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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: SPHEREx Spacecraft Nears Completion
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Jan 23, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft Nears Completion

The SPHEREx observatory sits in a clean room after environmental testing at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0724
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towers of flame propel space shuttle Endeavour into the dark sky past the lightning...

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NASA image: STS110-s-039
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Apr 19, 2002

STS110-s-039

STS110-S-039 (19 April 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis heads for touchdown on the runway at the KSC landing...

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NASA image: Chamitoff during EVA 1
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May 20, 2011

Chamitoff during EVA 1

ISS027-E-035206 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-134 mission specialist, nears the completion of...

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NASA image: Epedition 11 Soyuz Transport
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Apr 12, 2005

Epedition 11 Soyuz Transport

The launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan is seen in early morning light, Wednesday, April 13, 2005,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5846
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As nightfall comes to Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5852
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As nightfall comes to Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1540
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Jul 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians perform black-light...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Chamitoff during EVA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Chamitoff during EVA-1

S134-E-009310 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-134 mission specialist, enters the Quest airlock...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0801
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Mar 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is lifted toward a work stand (in the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0730
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Light-filled clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing
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Nov 21, 2021

DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing

Simone Pirrotta, Light Italian CubeSat for Imaging of Asteroids (LICIACube) project manager for the Italian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0655
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Jun 7, 1999

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The second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket is moved inside the launch tower at Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition
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Jul 8, 2019

Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition

A sculpture created out of non-perishable canned and boxed foods by NASA’s Launch Services Program is on display at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5854
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Oct 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5854

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As nightfall comes to Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 Crew Members during EVA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 Crew Members during EVA-1

S134-E-009265 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel (right) and Greg Chamitoff, both STS-134 mission...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1

S134-E-007560 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: jsc2014e041926
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May 5, 2014

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0332: At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 40/41 prime crewmembers Alexander...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5848
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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As nightfall comes to Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1

S134-E-007597 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0869
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Foreign object debris shields are installed and a borescope inspection is conducted on...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0645
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Jun 3, 1999

KSC-99pp0645

After its arrival at Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), the first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: Feustel and Chamitoff translate the STBD Truss during EVA 1
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May 20, 2011

Feustel and Chamitoff translate the STBD Truss during EVA 1

ISS027-E-034398 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel (left) and Greg Chamitoff, both STS-134 mission...

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NASA image: jsc2013e087551
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Sep 13, 2013

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At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins of...

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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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