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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: KSC-06pd0020
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Jan 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, the main engine is in place on Discovery. The...

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NASA image: National Philharmonic Performs Cosmic Cycles: A Space Symphony
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May 11, 2023

National Philharmonic Performs Cosmic Cycles: A Space Symphony

Maestro Piotr Gajewski conducts the National Philharmonic in the performance of Henry Dehlinger’s “Return to the...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman displays the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-2
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Oct 2, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman displays the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-2

iss073e0818462 (Oct. 2, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman displays the...

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Apr 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After leaving the Vehicle Assembly Building, the external tank seen here points its way...

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NASA image: Expedition 60 Soyuz MS-12 Landing
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Oct 3, 2019

Expedition 60 Soyuz MS-12 Landing

Visiting astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori of the United Arab Emirates, left, and Expedition 60 crewmembers Alexey...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0482
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Mar 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center get...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1599
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Satellite trucks are lined up in the parking lot at the NASA Kennedy Space Center News...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

A participant at a NASA Social in Washington asks astronaut Joe Acaba a question, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at NASA...

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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4084
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Dec 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, 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-25814 (23 August 2001) --- James S. Voss, Expedition Two flight engineer, speaks from the podium in Hangar...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0309
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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-121 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0456
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the body flap is moved into position for...

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NASA image: Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing
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Dec 14, 2017

Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing

Russian support personnel work around the Soyuz MS-05 spacecraft shortly after it landed with Expedition 53...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing
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Apr 10, 2017

Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing

nhq201704100009 (April 10, 2017) --- The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 50 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1643
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Jul 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Landing
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Sep 15, 2011

Expedition 28 Landing

The Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft and the drogue chute are seen during the landing with Expedition 28 Commander Andrey...

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NASA image: Semiconductor cartridge
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Sep 10, 2014

Semiconductor cartridge

iss040e139205 (9/10/2014) ---Photographic documentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the removal...

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NASA image: STS-102 / Expedition 1 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field.
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Mar 22, 2001

STS-102 / Expedition 1 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field.

JSC2001-E-08326 (22 March 2001) --- Astronaut James D. Wetherbee, STS-102 mission commander, speaks to a crowd of...

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Feb 15, 2001

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Three members of the STS-102 crew hurry to the slidewire baskets for emergency egress training. The crew is at KSC...

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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Journalists fill the work stations at the NASA News Center while others find standing...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-17 Lands
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Jun 1, 2010

Soyuz TMA-17 Lands

The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 23 Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineers T.J....

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 26, 2010

Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing

Soyuz TMA-19 crewmembers including Expedition 25 Commander Doug Wheelock, left, and Flight Engineers Fyodor...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Launch
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Oct 14, 2004

Expedition 10 Launch

The Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft blasts off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Thursday, October 14, 2004,...

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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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