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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: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

Just before a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly (VAB) at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of Station 1 and Sample 353 Rock,368 Soil Trench
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Mar 24, 2009

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of Station 1 and Sample 353 Rock,368 Soil Trench

AS16-114-18412 (16-27 April 1972) --- The gnomon and color patch, one of the Apollo Lunar Hand Tools (ALHT), is...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Preflight
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Apr 20, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Preflight

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen on the launch pad at Launch...

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Apr 4, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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Feb 6, 2001

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A happy and relaxed STS-98 crew pause for a photo at Launch Pad 39A one day before launch. From left, they are Pilot...

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NASA image: Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. - Misc. - Mission Control Center (MCC) Activity - Gemini-Titan (GT)-7 and GT-6 - MSC
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Dec 12, 1965

Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. - Misc. - Mission Control Center (MCC) Activity - Gemini-Titan (GT)-7 and GT-6 - MSC

S65-62719 (15 Dec. 1965) --- Discussing the successful and historic rendezvous in space of the National Aeronautics...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service
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Jun 9, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the National Park Service

Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior, delivers...

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Oct 23, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-98 crew check out equipment in the U.S. Lab, Destiny,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Launch
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Launch

Michael Hess, operations integration manager for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, monitors the countdown of the...

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Feb 14, 2001

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The STS-102 crew are instructed on the use of slidewire baskets for emergency exits from the launch pad. Listening...

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NASA image: Full length view of the Spacelab module
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Aug 12, 2016

Full length view of the Spacelab module

STS083-312-031 (4-8 April 1997) --- Payload specialist Gregory T. Linteris (left) is seen at the Mid Deck Glove Box...

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NASA image: Earth rise as photographed by Apollo 16
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Apr 19, 1972

Earth rise as photographed by Apollo 16

AS16-120-19187 (19 April 1972) --- Apollo 16 astronauts captured this Earth rise scene with a handheld Hasselblad...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter is helped...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Crew Arrival
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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Crew Arrival

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough answers a question after he and his crew mates ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut...

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NASA image: APOLLO X - LAUNCH - PAD 39B - KSC
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May 18, 1969

APOLLO X - LAUNCH - PAD 39B - KSC

S69-34145 (18 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle is launched from...

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Feb 7, 2001

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While donning his launch and entry suit, STS-98 Mission Specialist Thomas Jones holds a reminder that the crew will...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1849
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Aug 9, 2005

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, CA. - (EC05-0166-01_Dryden) Before dawn, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches Runway 22...

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Jun 15, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey makes adjustments...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0272
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Feb 7, 2001

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The STS-98 crew leaves the Operations and Checkout Building and heads for the “Astrovan” that will take them to...

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May 30, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Specialist Wendy B. Lawrence arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 astronauts take lunar soil sample from Station no.9 during EVA
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Apr 22, 1971

Apollo 16 astronauts take lunar soil sample from Station no.9 during EVA

AS16-107-17561 (16-27 April 1972) --- One of the Apollo 16 astronauts scoops up lunar soil at the base of a small...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT ACTIVITIES - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - PROTOCOL - KSC
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Feb 8, 1975

ASTRONAUT ACTIVITIES - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - PROTOCOL - KSC

S75-24030 (8-10 Feb. 1975) --- The five prime crew members of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) mission pose for...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0227
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Feb 4, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-98 crew crosses the parking apron at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after...

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NASA image: Candid views of STS-74 and Mir 20 crewmembers
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Nov 15, 1995

Candid views of STS-74 and Mir 20 crewmembers

S74-E-5117 (15 Nov 1995) --- Following the successful in-space docking of Russia?s Mir Space Station and the Space...

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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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