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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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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is lifted into a vertical...

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NASA image: Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test
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Jun 5, 2019

Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test

A team from the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab tests the Regolith Advanced Surface Systems...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-066
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Aug 9, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The PICSat and Starshine 3 (back) payloads wait for their launch aboard the Athena 1 launch...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-039
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Trucks transporting Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena...

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NASA image: ISS Views of Hurricane Dorian - September 1, 2019
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Sep 1, 2019

ISS Views of Hurricane Dorian - September 1, 2019

Cameras outside the International Space Station captured views September 1 of Hurricane Dorian from 260 miles in...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Landing
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Apr 24, 2005

Expedition 10 Landing

European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori takes questions from the press after a pre-dawn landing in the Soyuz...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0907
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Jul 11, 2000

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Members of the STS-92 crew check out the Integrated Truss Structure Z1, a component of the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0553
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Mar 22, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Orbital Sciences' Pegasus launch vehicle rockets away from the L-1011 jet...

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NASA image: Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test
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Jun 5, 2019

Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot (RASSOR) Test

A team from the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Lab tests the Regolith Advanced Surface Systems...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Helicopter Installation
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Apr 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Helicopter Installation

NASA’s Mars Helicopter is installed on the agency’s Mars Perseverance rover inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI040
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is raised off a truck at the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1376
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Sep 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seated in the slidewire basket at the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure on...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-041
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians inspect Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, at Kodiak...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0724
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May 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Before leaving KSC, the STS-111 crew and Expedition 5 crew stop to talk to media at...

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May 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 5 Commander Valeri Korzun (with microphone) speaks to the media before...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0838
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-111 and Expedition 5 crews look toward spectators as they head for the waiting...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0699
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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-111 and Expedition 5 crews take part in emergency egress training on...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0696
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May 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a break in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the STS-111 and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0722
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May 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, the STS-111 and Expedition 5...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0837
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-111 and Expedition 5 crews eagerly stride from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Herschel View of G49 Filament
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May 28, 2015

Herschel View of G49 Filament

New images of huge filamentary structures of gas and dust from ESA's Herschel space observatory reveal how matter is...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission stride out of the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0716
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May 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, STS-111 Mission Specialists Franklin Chang-Diaz and Philippe Perrin...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0674
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition 5 and STS-111 crews pose at the Shuttle Landing Facility after their...

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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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