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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: Proteus DSA control room in Mojave, CA
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Apr 3, 2003

Proteus DSA control room in Mojave, CA

Proteus DSA control room in Mojave, CA (L to R) Jean-Pierre Soucy; Amphitech International Software engineer Craig...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3162
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Jul 14, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The lid is removed from the transportation trailer containing the second stage,...

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NASA image: SPACEHAB - Space Shuttle Columbia mission STS-107
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Jan 14, 2003

SPACEHAB - Space Shuttle Columbia mission STS-107

Students display an experiment that will fly in SPACEHAB on Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-107. SPACEHAB's...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0085
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Jan 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Students pause during their work on their experiments that will fly in SPACEHAB on...

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NASA image: Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space
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Jul 16, 2014

Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space

From left; Hon. Alan Estevez, Principle Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC923
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Jun 23, 1997

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Node 1, the first element of the International Space Station to be manufactured in the United States and the first...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3298
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May 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rocket Garden at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, NASA...

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NASA image: jsc2023e016440_alt2
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Mar 29, 2023

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Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen is making his first flight to space as a mission specialist on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3287
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Jul 23, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A worker is stationed on the transporter carrying the first stage of the United...

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NASA image: RME 1323, AERCam/Sprint held by Lindsey in the middeck
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Jan 14, 1998

RME 1323, AERCam/Sprint held by Lindsey in the middeck

STS087-371-013 (19 November - 5 December 1997) --- On the Space Shuttle Columbia's mid-deck, astronaut Steven W....

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NASA image: STS-78 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B
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Jun 20, 1996

STS-78 Columbia, OV-102, liftoff from KSC Launch Pad 39B

STS078-S-009 (20 June 1996) --- With an international payload and crew aboard, the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC931
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Jun 24, 1997

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The Node 1, the first element of the International Space Station to be manufactured in the United States and the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1488
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Oct 2, 1997

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STS-87 astronaut crew members prepare to fly back to Johnson Space Center in Houston after participating in the Crew...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - ISS Transit
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse - ISS Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the Sun at roughly...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3506
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Aug 4, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – This view from the mobile service tower at Space Launch Complex 2 on Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc539
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Apr 28, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Boeing technicians move a piece of hardware into position on Node 1 of the...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 25, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a search and rescue training...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Dec 17, 2013

Antares Rocket Preparation

The Orbital Science Corporation Antares rocket is seen shortly after it was raised into position at launch Pad-0A,...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Fairing Arrival
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Aug 4, 2017

Pegasus ICON Fairing Arrival

Orbital ATK technicians remove the second half of the payload fairing for the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket from its...

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NASA image: Studying Winter Snowstorms with NASA’s ER-2 aircraft B-Roll
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Feb 9, 2023

Studying Winter Snowstorms with NASA’s ER-2 aircraft B-Roll

The ER-2 high-altitude aircraft, based at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale,...

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NASA image: Bill Parsons with Discovery Processing Team
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Aug 29, 2003

Bill Parsons with Discovery Processing Team

Mark McGee (right) shows the bead blasting completed on the rudder speed brake on orbiter Discovery to Shuttle...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Launch Vehicle
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May 14, 2018

Pegasus ICON Spacecraft Mate to Launch Vehicle

A technician assists with connections as NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is attached to the Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1692
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Nov 19, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3324
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Jul 23, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The first stage of the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket for NASA's Soil...

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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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