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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: Rendezvous Activities during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Rendezvous Activities during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-059287 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This partial view of the space shuttle Endeavour?s payload bay featuring the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0533
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour backs out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 atop an orbiter transporter...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 17, 2009

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS020-E-021539(17 July 2009) --- This view of the underside of the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

The inaugural murals for the relaunched NASA Art Program appear side-by-side at 350 Hudson Street, Tuesday, Sept....

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as the company selected to...

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NASA image: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0714
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Mar 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane carries the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc275
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Feb 11, 1997

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STS-82 Mission Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox makes some final adjustments to his launch and entry suit with...

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Mar 4, 2023

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iss068e067446 (March 4, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Warren "Woody" Hoburg is pictured...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0729
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Mar 29, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, which is in the Space Station...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is seen shortly after the rotating service structure (RSS) was rolled back at launch pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5048
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is ready to back out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015594 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0533
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour backs out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 atop an orbiter transporter...

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NASA image: iss063e022060
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May 31, 2020

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iss063e022060 (May 31, 2020) --- The newly-expanded Expedition 63 crew with NASA astronauts (front row, from left)...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 14, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Launch
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Oct 14, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2048
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is lowered into the transfer...

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Jul 13, 2018

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iss056e095057 (July 13, 2018) --- Astronauts Alexander Gerst and Serena Auñón-Chancellor train on computers for the...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission on April 14, 1981
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Apr 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission on April 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission...

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NASA image: Orion crew egress testing
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Jul 13, 2017

Orion crew egress testing

When astronauts return to Earth from destinations beyond the Moon in NASA’s Orion spacecraft and splashdown in the...

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NASA image: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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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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