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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: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032126 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the starboard side of space shuttle Endeavour’s crew cabin...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 105
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Jun 8, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 105

This image from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows an area in the northern hemisphere of Ceres. At upper left, material...

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NASA image: sts071-s-072
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Aug 19, 2009

sts071-s-072

STS071-S-072 (4 July 1995) --- This view of the space shuttle Atlantis still connected to Russia's Mir Space Station...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch Day
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Oct 18, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch Day

Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri, clockwise from lower left, Gen. Valery Korzun, the Chief of the...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - APOLLO X (CREW ACTIVITIES)
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May 18, 1969

INFLIGHT - APOLLO X (CREW ACTIVITIES)

S69-33998 (18 May 1969) --- A close-up view of the face of astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 10 command module pilot,...

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NASA image: Ryazanskiy sets up Motocard Experiment in the SM
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Nov 18, 2014

Ryazanskiy sets up Motocard Experiment in the SM

iss038e003641 (11/18/2014) --- A View of Cosmonaut Sergey Ryaznskiy (lower body only), setting up the Motocard...

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NASA image: Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield
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Mar 18, 2020

Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield

The heat shield for NASA’s Artemis II mission is in view inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1824
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Dec 4, 2000

KSC-00pp1824

Viewed from inside Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, Atlantis is ready for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: DRONE-STAND-2021-03-19-10h32m01s902
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Mar 18, 2021

DRONE-STAND-2021-03-19-10h32m01s902

A drone camera offers a bird’s-eye view as NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the...

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NASA image: Delta WINGS Photos and Feature
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Sep 23, 2022

Delta WINGS Photos and Feature

Josephine Pereira, Kennedy Space Center’s chief of Workforce Strategy and Development, speaks to students who were...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - APOLLO X (CREW ACTIVITIES)
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May 18, 1969

INFLIGHT - APOLLO X (CREW ACTIVITIES)

S69-33999 (18 May 1969) --- A close-up view of the face of astronaut, Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo 10 commander, is...

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NASA image: Deployment of the TDRS by STS-6 Challenger
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Apr 4, 1983

Deployment of the TDRS by STS-6 Challenger

STS006-38-894 (4 April 1983) --- The tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS) leaves the 18-meter (60-ft) long cargo...

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NASA image: Technicians position the transport cradle as a crane lowers SOFIA's primary mirror assembly into place prior to finish coating of the mirror at NASA Ames
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Apr 18, 2008

Technicians position the transport cradle as a crane lowers SOFIA's primary mirror assembly into place prior to finish coating of the mirror at NASA Ames

Technicians at the NASA Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., removed the German-built primary...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1824
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Dec 4, 2000

KSC00pp1824

Viewed from inside Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, Atlantis is ready for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3594
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Nov 8, 2008

KSC-08pd3594

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds head for the best viewing sites they can find at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0113-018
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Jun 18, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0113-018

LCROSS launch public viewing event held at Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA NRP tenant Ecliptic Enterprises...

ARC
NASA image: Apollo 10 southwest view of Censorinus crater
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 southwest view of Censorinus crater

AS10-32-4845 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 southwest oblique view of the crater Censorinus which is located in...

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NASA image: Engines-2021-03-19-10h30m00s692
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Mar 18, 2021

Engines-2021-03-19-10h30m00s692

A on-stand camera offers a close-up view as NASA conducts a hot fire test March 18, 2021, of the core stage for the...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 117
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Jun 24, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 117

NASA's Dawn spacecraft imaged this terrain, adjacent to Occator Crater on Ceres, which is immediately to the left of...

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NASA image: Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)
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Apr 18, 2015

Study of the Effects of Spaceflight on the Aging of C. elegans (Space Aging)

iss043e124204 (4/18/2015) --- A view of the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) rack in the Japanese Experiment...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay

AS10-27-3907 (18-26 May 1969) --- Apollo 10 westward view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay. Apollo...

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NASA image: Delta WINGS Photos and Feature
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Sep 23, 2022

Delta WINGS Photos and Feature

Tai Victor, Kennedy Space Center events lead, speaks to students who were brought to Kennedy on Delta Air Lines’...

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NASA image: Earth observations from STS-62 flight
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Mar 7, 1994

Earth observations from STS-62 flight

STS062-85-031 (4-18 March 1994) --- The shallow platforms (bright blue) and deep channels (dark blue) of the Bahamas...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch Day
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Oct 18, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch Day

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, left, European Space Agency astronaut Pedro Duque 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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