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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: Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA
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Dec 10, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA

AS17-147-22526 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander, makes a short checkout of the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin works at Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin works at Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-86-11602 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jun 2, 1972

Skylab

One of the most successful of the Skylab educational efforts was the Skylab Student Project. A nationwide scientific...

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NASA image: Forward - zenith view of the ISS taken during STS-110's undocking and final flyaround
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Apr 17, 2002

Forward - zenith view of the ISS taken during STS-110's undocking and final flyaround

STS110-E-6006 (17 April 2002) --- The International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with the 27,000 pound S0...

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NASA image: View of the Docked HTV2
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Mar 20, 2011

View of the Docked HTV2

ISS027-E-006920 (20 March 2011) --- The docked Kounotori2 H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV-2), Canadarm2; and...

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NASA image: STS-131 Discovery after Undocking
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Apr 17, 2010

STS-131 Discovery after Undocking

ISS023-E-025405 (17 April 2010) --- The underside of space shuttle Discovery is visible in this image photographed...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-144
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Mar 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Less than 24 hours before launch of STS-102, photographers capture the rollback of the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 GSE Images
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Nov 22, 2019

Mars 2020 GSE Images

Critical ground support equipment that will be utilized to process the Mars 2020 rover is photographed inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5771
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5771

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 GSE Images
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Nov 22, 2019

Mars 2020 GSE Images

Buck Crenshaw, a quality assurance subject matter expert with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), is...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma works with EEVT experiment on aft middeck
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma works with EEVT experiment on aft middeck

S82-28911 (March 1982) --- The L-shaped experiment in the right half of this photo was one of a number of scientific...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1508
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Jul 11, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Onboard the dive boat at the Life Support Buoy offshore from Key Largo is Marc Reagan,...

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NASA image: Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room
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Jul 23, 1948

Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room

Operators in the Engine Research Building’s Central Control Room at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: Views of EVA performed during STS-6
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Apr 10, 1983

Views of EVA performed during STS-6

S83-30214 (7 April 1983) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, STS-6 mission specialist, suspends himself midway between...

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NASA image: NACA Technician Cleans a Ramjet in 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Apr 23, 1950

NACA Technician Cleans a Ramjet in 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A technician at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory cleans the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1695
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This professional photographer is one of hundreds who are gathered at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: Glacier Grey view from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), photographed during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile
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Mar 11, 2004

Glacier Grey view from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), photographed during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile

Glacier Grey view from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), photographed during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile. Land visible...

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NASA image: Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA
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May 6, 1991

Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA

STS039-83-091 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- (HOLD PHOTO WITH BARRIER ISLANDS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE). This photograph of...

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NASA image: 13-Foot Diameter Hydrogen Tank Tested in the K-Site Test Chamber
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Sep 23, 1967

13-Foot Diameter Hydrogen Tank Tested in the K-Site Test Chamber

A 13-foot diameter mounted inside the large test chamber at the Cryogenic Propellant Tank, or K-Site, at National...

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NASA image: Plum Brook Reactor Facility Control Room during Facility Startup
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Feb 23, 1961

Plum Brook Reactor Facility Control Room during Facility Startup

Operators test the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Plum Brook Reactor Facility systems in the...

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NASA image: Pratt and Whitney J57 with a Greatex Nozzle in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1957

Pratt and Whitney J57 with a Greatex Nozzle in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

A Pratt and Whitney J57 engine is tested with a Greatex No.1 nozzle in the Altitude Wind Tunnel at the National...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1499
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Jul 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their return from a practice dive at the NOAA Aquarius underwater station...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1696
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Jul 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This professional photographer is one of hundreds who are gathered at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0624
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Apr 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians photograph the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery on its journey to Launch...

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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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