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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

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NASA image: View of Anderson removing the EAS during a session of EVA on Expedition 15
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Jul 23, 2007

View of Anderson removing the EAS during a session of EVA on Expedition 15

ISS015-E-19135 (23 July 2007) --- Anchored to the Canadarm2 foot restraint, astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1444
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Aug 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin suits up for launch on mission STS-105. The...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshares Processing
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Jul 25, 2025

IMAP Rideshares Processing

Technicians use a crane to lift the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1443
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Aug 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Mission Specialist Daniel Barry has his helmet checked during suitup. On the...

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #2 View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Panels Separating
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #2 View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Panels Separating

art002m1200912231A (April 1, 2026) - A few minutes into the fight of NASA’s Artemis II mission is a view of the...

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NASA image: Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch
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Feb 28, 2018

Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch

Personnel supporting NASA's InSight mission to Mars load the crated InSight spacecraft into a C-17 cargo aircraft at...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Ellen Stofan, under secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution, speaks during a briefing on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1706
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Nov 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the growing dark of night, cranes maneuver the canister containing the U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1445
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Aug 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three Commander Frank Culbertson shows his eagerness for liftoff while...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 22, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-074047 (22 July 2014) --- Because of city lights, several points in the mid-east along the Eastern...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Progress 85 Cargo Ship Launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome - Aug. 22, 2023
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Aug 23, 2023

Expedition 69 Progress 85 Cargo Ship Launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome - Aug. 22, 2023

The uncrewed Roscosmos Progress 85 cargo spacecraft launched to the International Space Station from the Baikonur...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1068
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Jan 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers are constructing 40-foot-diameter dish...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1570
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Feb 22, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- As the sun goes down over Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2101
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Oct 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Cupola, an element scheduled to be installed on the International Space Station in...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshares Processing
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Jul 25, 2025

IMAP Rideshares Processing

Technicians use a crane to lift the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1711
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Nov 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the high bay of the Space Station Processing Facility moves the...

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NASA image: KSC01padig259
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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39a, the Rotating Service Structure rolls back from around Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshares Processing
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Jul 25, 2025

IMAP Rideshares Processing

Technicians use a crane to lift the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow...

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NASA image: NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Program Overview News Conference March 22, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024

NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Program Overview News Conference March 22, 2024

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and leaders from the agency and Boeing presented an overview of the Boeing Crew...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0299
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery nears the ramp to the top of Launch Pad 39B. The early morning...

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NASA image: Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Jun 10, 2005

Earth Obsersation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-08473 (10 June 2005) --- From 225 miles above Earth, the crew members aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC01padig069
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An early morning fog at Kennedy Space Center blurs the top of Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission
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May 18, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission

STS084-727-053 (15-24 May 1997) --- This view of Lima, Peru is among a very few photographed by astronauts who have...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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