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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: STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers
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Oct 18, 2001

STS-111 Training in VR lab with Expedition IV and V Crewmembers

JSC2001-E-39080 (18 October 2001) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-111 mission specialist, prepares to use...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch
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Nov 12, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Activities

The USS Anchorage sails toward sunrise while Kennedy Space Center’s NASA Recovery Team prepares for another day of...

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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-123 crew members inspect the thermal...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Activities

Navy diver Michael Tuft (far right) and his team wait to be called for their part in Underway Recovery Test 6 aboard...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-11 Rollout
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Apr 15, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-11 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen as it rolls out to Pad-0A, Monday, April 15, 2019 at NASA's Wallops Flight...

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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: Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-17 Launch to the International Space
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May 4, 2019

Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-17 Launch to the International Space

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon cargo module lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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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: KSC00pp1484
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Oct 2, 2000

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Workers keep check on the closing payload bay doors on Space Shuttle Discovery. Inside are the two elements to be...

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NASA image: Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science (OPALS)
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Aug 12, 2016

Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science (OPALS)

iss048e057073 (8/12/2016) --- A view of Optical Payload for Lasercomm Science (OPALS) installed on ExPRESS (Expedite...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-11 Prelaunch
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Apr 16, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-11 Prelaunch

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is lowered into a horizontal position for...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch
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Nov 12, 2017

Orbital ATK CRS-8 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Launch
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Nov 2, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A of NASA's Wallops...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1031
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May 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts Garrett...

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NASA image: NG15 Launchpb-2
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Feb 20, 2021

NG15 Launchpb-2

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft aboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Feb....

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NASA image: iss059e017127
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Apr 9, 2019

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iss059e017127 (April 9, 2018) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 59 Flight Engineer Christina Koch works inside the...

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NASA image: STS-132 crew during their MSS/SIMP EVA3 OPS 4 training
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Jan 28, 2010

STS-132 crew during their MSS/SIMP EVA3 OPS 4 training

JSC2010-E-014949 (28 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Piers Sellers, STS-132 mission specialist; and Tracy Caldwell...

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NASA image: iss030e175647
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Mar 28, 2012

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ISS030-E-175647 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test
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May 7, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed its “aluminum bird” systems test at Lockheed...

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May 29, 2018

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jsc2018e059572_alt (5/29/2018) --- The miniPCR platform, used for the amplification of nucleic acids, from the Genes...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Arrival at KSC
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Jul 23, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Arrival at KSC

NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the agency’s massive SLS (Space Launch System) core stage, arrives at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010171
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Feb 1, 2023

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jsc2023e010171 (2/1/2023) --- Logan Torres, design engineer for the CapiSorb Visible System, holds the 3D printed...

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NASA image: Orbital-2 Mission
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Jul 12, 2014

Orbital-2 Mission

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen during sunrise,...

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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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