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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: KSC00pp0124
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Jan 31, 2000

KSC00pp0124

The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they walk to the astrovan which will take them to Launch Pad 39A and liftoff of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0131
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Jan 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0131

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The day before the expected launch of STS-99, Commander Kevin Kregel enjoys a reunion...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1332
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Nov 16, 1999

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In the bunker at Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly (left) and Mission Specialist John M. Grunsfeld...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

MSFC
NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper
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Aug 16, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper

Each year, the NESC produces the NESC Technical Update, which highlights two or three individuals from each Center...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0113
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Jan 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0113

After the crew arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), at right,...

KSC
NASA image: Perseverance Twin Drives Into the Mars Yard
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Sep 14, 2020

Perseverance Twin Drives Into the Mars Yard

The full-scale engineering model of NASA's Perseverance rover has put some dirt on its wheels. This vehicle system...

JPL
NASA image: Twin Rover Twins
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Nov 17, 2021

Twin Rover Twins

The engineering models of both the Curiosity Mars rover (foreground) and the Perseverance Mars rover share space in...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-99pp1328
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Nov 16, 1999

KSC-99pp1328

At Launch Pad 39B, STS-103 Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. introduces the rest of the crew: (left to right) Pilot...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0111
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Jan 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0111

Center Director Roy Bridges (right) welcomes STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel (left) and the rest of the crew after...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0124
Image
Jan 31, 2000

KSC-00pp0124

The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they walk to the astrovan which will take them to Launch Pad 39A and liftoff of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0123
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Jan 31, 2000

KSC-00pp0123

The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39A and...

KSC
NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper
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Aug 16, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper

Each year, the NESC produces the NESC Technical Update, which highlights two or three individuals from each Center...

GRC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0127
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Jan 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0127

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The day before the expected launch of STS-99, Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (right)...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0113
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Jan 27, 2000

KSC00pp0113

After the crew arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), at right,...

KSC
NASA image: CADRE Rover Getting Prepped for Testing
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Oct 24, 2023

CADRE Rover Getting Prepped for Testing

An engineer prepares a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

JPL
NASA image: KSC00pp0130
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Jan 30, 2000

KSC00pp0130

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The day before the expected launch of STS-99, Pilot Dominic Gorie enjoys a reunion...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0114
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Jan 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0114

The STS-99 crew pose for a photograph after their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility to prepare for launch....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0129
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Jan 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0129

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The day before the expected launch of STS-99, Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele enjoys...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0130
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Jan 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0130

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The day before the expected launch of STS-99, Pilot Dominic Gorie enjoys a reunion...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0112
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Jan 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0112

After arriving at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-99 crew pause to greet the media and Commander Kevin...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Makes Tracks for the Red Planet in the Mars Yard
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Dec 16, 2019

Mars 2020 Makes Tracks for the Red Planet in the Mars Yard

An engineering model of NASA's Mars 2020 rover makes tracks during a driving test in the Mars Yard, an area that...

JPL
NASA image: KSC00pp0123
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Jan 31, 2000

KSC00pp0123

The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39A 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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