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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: Heroes and Legends Exhibit
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Nov 7, 2016

Heroes and Legends Exhibit

Inside the Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, interactive features include...

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NASA image: SAC-A satellite after deployment
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Dec 14, 1998

SAC-A satellite after deployment

STS088-354-031 (14 Dec. 1998) --- Toward the STS-88 mission's end, the astronauts deployed a small 590-pound...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing
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Dec 13, 2019

Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing

The heat shield and back shell for the Mars 2020 rover are unboxed inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-64C-4235
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Sep 26, 1964

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CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- In the AO Building at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station in Florida, the Mariner 3 spacecraft is...

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NASA image: STS 61-B crew portrait in-flight on the aft flight deck
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Nov 26, 1985

STS 61-B crew portrait in-flight on the aft flight deck

61B-21-008 (26 Nov-1 Dec 1985) --- A fish-eye lens allows for the seven-member STS 61-B crew to be photographed on...

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NASA image: URT-11 CMTA Deploy & Recover Night Ops
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Feb 27, 2024

URT-11 CMTA Deploy & Recover Night Ops

NASA’s Artemis II crew members, from back to front, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman flashes the peace sign with CSA...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft, encapsulated in its fairing, is rotated from a horizontal position back into a vertical...

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28
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Oct 15, 2014

Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28

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

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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: STS-105 Expedition 2 Return
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Aug 23, 2001

STS-105 Expedition 2 Return

JSC2001-E-25808 (23 August 2001) --- Patrick G. Forrester, STS-105 mission specialist, shakes hands with Johnson...

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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: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029953 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This view of the crew cabin of the space shuttle Discovery was provided by an...

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NASA image: STS-132 Flight Directors
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Mar 30, 2010

STS-132 Flight Directors

JSC2010-E-045163 (30 March 2010) --- Flight directors for the STS-131/19A mission pose for a preflight group...

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NASA image: Apollo 8
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Dec 29, 1968

Apollo 8

S69-16402 (29 Dec. 1968) --- Although it was past 2 a.m., a crew of more than 2,000 people were on hand at Ellington...

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NASA image: NASA Day in Montgomery, Feb. 22, 2018
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Feb 22, 2018

NASA Day in Montgomery, Feb. 22, 2018

Officials from Marshall Space Flight Center discussed the state's role in leading America back to the Moon and on to...

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May 20, 2022

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jsc2022e042616 (5/20/2022) --- The EMIT instrument before the enclosure panels were attached. The long tube in the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion First Imagery of Earth
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Orion First Imagery of Earth

Seen here is the Orion capsule first look back at Earth for the Artemis I mission. The Space Launch System rocket...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041580 (16 May 2010) --- This partial view of the port wing of the space shuttle Atlantis was provided by...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4970
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Sep 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, rolls onto the ramp area at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Apr 7, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-020010 (7 April 2010) --- This partial view of the port wing of the space shuttle Discovery was provided by...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3461
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Aug 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A set of maneuvering thrusters is seen prior to their installation into the Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

The Washington National Cathedral Choir performs a choral performance of Apollo 8's Christmas Eve broadcast during...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5125
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4112
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The NASA Railroad train hauling the solid rocket booster, or SRB, segments recovered from...

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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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