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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: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Image of soot (smoke) plume made for the Laminar Soot Processes (LSP) experiment during the Microgravity Sciences...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 at Launch Complex 39B
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May 22, 2018

Crawler Transporter 2 at Launch Complex 39B

Crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) arrives on the surface of Launch Pad 39B for a fit check on May 22, 2018, at NASA's...

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NASA image: Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B
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Dec 20, 2017

Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flowed at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc709
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Apr 24, 1997

KSC-97pc709

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Atlantis sits majestically atop its Mobile Launcher Platform and a...

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NASA image: jsc2024e016236
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Feb 14, 2024

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jsc2024e016236 (2/14/2024) --- Image of flame spreading over a filter paper in a moderate opposed flow within the...

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NASA image: Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B
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Dec 20, 2017

Wet Flow Test at Launch Complex 39B

About 450,000 gallons of water flowed at high speed from a holding tank through new and modified piping and valves,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1297
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Sep 12, 2000

KSC00pp1297

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A long view of Launch Complex 39 is caught by the early morning sun. Left of center is...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1324
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Nov 16, 1999

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During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TDCT) activities at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-103 crew pose in front of...

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NASA image: Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019
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Feb 22, 2019

Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019

Pad 39B Upgrades - February 2019

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NASA image: Astronaut David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency
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Jan 30, 2019

Astronaut David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency

iss058e008801 (Jan. 31, 2019) --- Astronaut David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency replaces a control unit...

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NASA image: USMP-4 MGBX ELF, Doi and Lindsey with glovebox experiment
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Nov 29, 1997

USMP-4 MGBX ELF, Doi and Lindsey with glovebox experiment

STS087-330-009 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Astronauts Takao Doi (left) and Steven W. Lindsey check out the...

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NASA image: iss065e158474
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Jul 7, 2021

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iss065e158474 (July 8, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough services...

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May 16, 2022

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iss067e044198 (May 16, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Kjell Lindgren checks filter,...

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Jul 2, 2021

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iss065e156020 (July 2, 2021) --- Expedition 65 astronauts Commander Akihiko Hoshide (rear) and Flight Engineer Mark...

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NASA image: 5th Annual Hidden Figures Building Naming Anniversary
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Sep 19, 2024

5th Annual Hidden Figures Building Naming Anniversary

Brainy Akpala recites her poem “Sitting Upon Flames” during a 5th Annual Hidden Figures Street Naming Anniversary...

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NASA image: MDCA Hardware Reconfiguration Part 2
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Jan 24, 2017

MDCA Hardware Reconfiguration Part 2

iss050e035112 (1/24/2017) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough completing the Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus...

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Nov 2, 2021

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iss066e031702 (Nov. 2, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough reconfigures and...

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NASA image: iss056e130647
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Aug 10, 2018

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iss056e130647 (Aug. 10, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works inside the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1442
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Sep 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A training officer controls elements of a fire training exercise at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: iss065e047568
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May 18, 2021

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iss065e047568 (May 18, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur replaces components...

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NASA image: iss065e369648
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Sep 10, 2021

iss065e369648

iss065e369648 (Sept. 10, 2021) ---- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei replaces...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A view of the launch pedestal (at left) still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in...

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NASA image: TV view of ignition of STS -1 main engines
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Apr 14, 1981

TV view of ignition of STS -1 main engines

S84-36146 (12 April 1981) --- This close-up television view captures the flames of the space shuttle Columbia’s...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Oct 17, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

The RS-25 certification test series begins Oct. 17. When the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants mix and...

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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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