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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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Dec 7, 2006

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The Discovery astronauts walk to the silver van that transports them to Launch Pad 39B. On this mission, the crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5256
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour, secured atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, glides away...

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NASA image: Daniel Barry in Node 1/Unity module with tools
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Apr 20, 2017

Daniel Barry in Node 1/Unity module with tools

S96-E-5080 (31 May 1999) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, mission specialist, participates in the Flight Day 5 team...

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Aug 27, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Unity connecting module is viewed from above while it awaits processing in the...

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NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Rotate to Vertical
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Feb 12, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Rotate to Vertical

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch is closed on the...

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NASA image: Whitson enters PMA2 on the ISS during STS-111 UF-2
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Jun 7, 2002

Whitson enters PMA2 on the ISS during STS-111 UF-2

STS111-E-5056 (7 June 2002) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson is pictured in the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA-2)...

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Sep 13, 2000

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Inside the Payload Changeout Room (PCR), workers prepare to move the Integrated Truss Structure Z1 out of the...

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NASA image: Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger
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Jul 29, 1985

Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger

51F-S-157 (29 July 1985) --- Just moments following ignition, the Space Shuttle Challenger, mated to its two solid...

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Dec 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38...

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NASA image: European Service Module Test Article
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Jan 12, 2016

European Service Module Test Article

The first European hardware to arrive at NASA for Orion is the European Service Module structural test article on...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Mar 27, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 prime crew member Oleg Novitskiy of Roscosmos, left, has his Sokol suit pressure checked while fellow...

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Apr 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a crane lifts space shuttle...

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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Atlantis, atop a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, heads into the mate/demate...

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Oct 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the external tank is...

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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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Aug 5, 1968

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Apollo 7 spacecraft - Spacecraft 101 - is lifted out of the vacuum chamber today...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is ready to back out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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Oct 13, 2003

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October 13, 2003. Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri climbs into the...

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Dec 18, 2011

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At the Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the upper stage of the Soyuz booster rocket...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Museum Visit
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Mar 24, 2021

Expedition 65 Museum Visit

Expedition 65 prime crew member, Oleg Novitskiy of Roscosmos signs a guest book at the "Memorial working study of...

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NASA image: Elizabeth Kline Media Shot
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Nov 19, 2019

Elizabeth Kline Media Shot

NASA Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) Element Operations Manager Elizabeth Kline stands inside the VAB’s high bay 4...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Crew Qualification Exams
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Sep 23, 2020

Expedition 64 Crew Qualification Exams

Expedition 64 crew member NASA astronaut Kate Rubins signs in for Soyuz qualification exams as crew mates Sergey...

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Mar 27, 2001

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On Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Mars Odyssey orbiter begins moving up the gantry for...

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Jun 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another solid rocket booster arrives on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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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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