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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: JLA_NG16_08102021-1.jpg
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Aug 10, 2021

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A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with the company’s Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches at 6:01 p.m. EDT, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)
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Jun 4, 2019

Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support (Capillary Structures)

iss059e091418 (6/4/2019) --- View taken of the hardware for the Capillary Structures investigation in the Japanese...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence and Congressman Robert Aderholt arrive
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Sep 25, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence and Congressman Robert Aderholt arrive

Air Force Two lands with Vice President Mike Pence along with Congressman Robert Aderholt at the Redstone Army...

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NASA image: CIR fuel reservoir swap closeout
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Aug 11, 2014

CIR fuel reservoir swap closeout

ISS040-E-090497 (11 Aug. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, performs routine...

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NASA image: Moon Gallery Demonstration Preflight Imagery
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Dec 9, 2021

Moon Gallery Demonstration Preflight Imagery

jsc2022e008880 (12/9/2021) --- A preflight view of the Moon Gallery payload. Moon Gallery evaluates the performance...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1484
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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: Northrop Grumman CRS-11 Final Cargo Load
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Apr 16, 2019

Northrop Grumman CRS-11 Final Cargo Load

Mission engineers load the final cargo into the Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard the Northrop Grumman Antares...

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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 climbs upward after liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1030
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May 4, 2007

KSC-07pd1030

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronaut Tim Kopra...

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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 seen during sunrise on Pad-0A, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Progress 42P on approach to the ISS
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Apr 29, 2011

Progress 42P on approach to the ISS

ISS027-E-018194 (29 April 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure
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Mar 6, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch is closed for...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1936
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Jul 11, 2008

KSC-08pd1936

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Mission...

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NASA image: ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event
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Nov 7, 2017

ICPS Turnover GSDO Employee Event

Packed inside its canister, the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) stands inside the high bay of the Space...

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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: STS-133 crew during MSS/EVAA TEAM training in Virtual Reality Lab
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Oct 1, 2010

STS-133 crew during MSS/EVAA TEAM training in Virtual Reality Lab

JSC2010-E-170888 (1 Oct. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, STS-133 mission specialist, uses the virtual reality...

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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: Artemis II Core Stage Arrival at KSC - DRONE
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Jul 23, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Arrival at KSC - DRONE

In this aerial view, NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the agency’s massive SLS (Space Launch System) core stage,...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10
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Nov 17, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, is seen in the distance on Pad-0A,...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Prelaunch
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Feb 7, 2020

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-13 Prelaunch

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is horizontal for the final cargo load on...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Rollout
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Oct 29, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen as it is rolled out of the Horizontal Integration Facility to launch...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Rollout
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Oct 29, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-12 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen as it rolls out to Pad-0A, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at NASA's Wallops...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc242
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Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc242

The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

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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-39084 (18 October 2001) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, STS-111 mission specialist, uses specialized gear...

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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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