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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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Jan 29, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stage 0 of the Taurus XL launch vehicle for the Orbiting Carbon Observatory...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 27, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-8 capsule was mated Monday, March 27, 2006, to its booster in preparation for the launch on March 30,...

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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: Expedition 50 Qualification Exams
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Oct 25, 2016

Expedition 50 Qualification Exams

Expedition 50 NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen after donning her Sokol suit ahead of her final qualification...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48775 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers inspect an attachment point before it is connected to space shuttle Endeavour so the...

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NASA image: Pilot Bloomfield at the pilot's workstation during re-entry preparations
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Dec 11, 2000

Pilot Bloomfield at the pilot's workstation during re-entry preparations

STS097-310-034 (11 December 2000) --- Suited in the launch and entry suit (LES), astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield,...

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Nov 27, 2023

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jsc2024e016242 (11/17/2023) --- CSIRO Project Lead Dr. Marc Elmouttie hands over the flight-ready Multi-Resolution...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5106
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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: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft is mated to its booster rocket in a processing hangar at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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Sep 14, 1998

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery (viewed from behind the Space Shuttle Main Engines) is...

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Mar 27, 2001

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On Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers remove another panel from around the Mars Odyssey...

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Nov 3, 2000

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Kicking up dust, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, with its unique cargo on top, touches down on runway 33 at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5122
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Sep 14, 2012

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

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Mar 27, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 prime crew member Mark Vande Hei of NASA is assisted with his glove during a Sokol suit pressure check...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 SRM Installation onto Booster
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Apr 4, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 SRM Installation onto Booster

Technicians and engineers at Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, lift a United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00250
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Dec 9, 2006

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The Closeout Crew helps the astronauts with their gear and closes the hatch after they're securely seated. On the...

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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The overhead sling lowers the orbiter Atlantis in front of the external tank and solid...

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Nov 10, 2011

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The first stage engines of the Soyuz booster rocket are visible as engineers mated the rocket with the Soyuz TMA-22...

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Apr 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour is rolled out of the Orbiter Processing Facility atop a transporter....

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NASA image: Crane Replacement in the Operations and Checkout Building High Bay
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Mar 18, 2021

Crane Replacement in the Operations and Checkout Building High Bay

Teams from American Crane and Equipment Corporation recently replaced the facility’s existing crane with a new crane...

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NASA image: STS-70 payload preparation
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Apr 4, 1995

STS-70 payload preparation

S95-08961 (4 APRIL 1995) --- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF) oversee and control the lowering of...

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Dec 7, 2006

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This video will describe the history of Space Shuttle Discovery and its role in NASA's space program. On this...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5072
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, employees accompany space shuttle Endeavour at is...

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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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