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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-05pd-0635
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Apr 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers are...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1649
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Jul 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., STS-121 Mission Commander takes a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1600
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Catherine “Cady” Coleman is interviewed in the NASA News Center at NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0729
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Apr 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0411
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins waits in a T-38...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Crew Lands
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Mar 16, 2013

Expedition 34 Crew Lands

Expedition 34 Russian Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin, left with flowers, Commander Kevin Ford of NASA, center with...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2456
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Mar 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft skirt is moved out of the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility to the test...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1459
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Oct 29, 1998

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In the environmental chamber known as the white room, STS-95 Mission Specialist Scott E. Parazynski is prepared by...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1540
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery remains on the launch pad at 3:51 p.m. EDT, the scheduled time...

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NASA image: iss053e235197
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Nov 20, 2017

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iss053e235197 (Nov. 20, 2017) --- The Soyuz MS-05 spacecraft, which launched three Expedition 53 crew members to the...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

The Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras
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Oct 8, 2003

Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras

Inside the dome seen here is a tracking telescope that provides optical support for launches from KSC and Cape...

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NASA image: Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras
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Oct 8, 2003

Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras

In the Image Analysis Facility in the Vehicle Assembly Building, news media representatives are briefed on the...

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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 Search and Rescue teams arrive at the Soyuz MS-05 spacecraft shortly after it landed with Expedition 53...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 19, 2012

Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing

A Russian Search and Rescue helicopter is prepared to take off in support of the Soyuz landing of Expedition 33...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Landing
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Jul 1, 2012

Expedition 31 Landing

Support personnel rush to the the Soyuz TMA-03M capsule shortly after it landed with Expedition 31 Commander Oleg...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Landing
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May 23, 2011

Expedition 27 Landing

The Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 27 Commander Dmitry Kondratyev and Flight Engineers...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 26, 2010

Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing

The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft with Expedition 25 Commander Doug Wheelock and Flight Engineers Shannon Walker and...

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NASA image: Delta IV Heavy arrives at KSC
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Mar 6, 2014

Delta IV Heavy arrives at KSC

The United Launch Alliance barge Delta Mariner nears the dock in Port Canaveral in Florida on March 6, 2014. The...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

The Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: X-38 in Flight during Second Free Flight
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Feb 6, 1999

X-38 in Flight during Second Free Flight

NASA's X-38, a research vehicle developed as part of an effort to build an emergency Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) for...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

The traditional firing of three volleys each by seven service members is carried out to honor former astronaut and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1268
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Apr 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atop a transporter, the external tank seen here turns the corner from the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2610
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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, workers install the new orbital boom sensor...

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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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