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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-05pd2431
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Steve Killian, Jim Wojciechowski and Dan...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2477
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Nov 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG), enclosed in a metal canister, is moved...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Flight Day 3 Highlights
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Flight Day 3 Highlights

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Nicole Mann, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Loral O'Hara Returns Home to Earth Part 2 - April 4, 2024
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Apr 6, 2024

NASA Astronaut Loral O'Hara Returns Home to Earth Part 2 - April 4, 2024

NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2434
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Mervin Smith watches as technicians...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Soyuz MS-26 Space Station Farewells & Hatch Closing - April 19, 2025
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Apr 19, 2025

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Soyuz MS-26 Space Station Farewells & Hatch Closing - April 19, 2025

NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner closed the hatch of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Close Spacecraft Hatch Ahead of Return to Earth
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Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Close Spacecraft Hatch Ahead of Return to Earth

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub closed the hatches of their...

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NASA image: A Heart on Pluto
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Jul 8, 2015

A Heart on Pluto

In the early morning hours of July 8, 2015, mission scientists received this new view of Pluto -- the most detailed...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Space Station Hatch Closure March 11, 2024
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Mar 11, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Space Station Hatch Closure March 11, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andy...

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NASA image: Soyuz MS-24 Landing Day Highlights - Saturday, April 6, 2024
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Apr 6, 2024

Soyuz MS-24 Landing Day Highlights - Saturday, April 6, 2024

NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Soyuz MS-26 Undocking  - Saturday, April 19, 2025
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Apr 19, 2025

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Soyuz MS-26 Undocking - Saturday, April 19, 2025

NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner closed the hatch of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2435
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Dan Brunson and Jim Wojciechowski...

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NASA image: HST Solar Arrays photographed by Electronic Still Camera
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Dec 4, 1993

HST Solar Arrays photographed by Electronic Still Camera

S61-E-003 (4 Dec 1993) --- This medium close-up view of one of two original Solar Arrays (SA) on the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2439
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - n the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Jim Wojciechowski and Dan Brunson move a...

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NASA image: Mapping Pluto Broken Heart
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Oct 29, 2015

Mapping Pluto Broken Heart

In addition to transmitting new high-resolution images and other data on the familiar close-approach hemispheres of...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2438
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Jim Wojciechowski and Dan Brunson install...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2472
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Nov 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Supported by a crane in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the radioisotope...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2427
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the RTG facility at Kennedy Space Center, Tim Frazier, Mervin Smith and Tim Hoye...

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NASA image: Pluto Color Map
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Jan 20, 2017

Pluto Color Map

This new, detailed global mosaic color map of Pluto is based on a series of three color filter images obtained by...

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NASA image: HST Solar Arrays photographed by Electronic Still Camera
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Dec 7, 1993

HST Solar Arrays photographed by Electronic Still Camera

S61-E-020 (7 Dec 1993) --- This close-up view of one of two Solar Arrays (SA) on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)...

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NASA image: Progress 12P approaching ISS
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Aug 31, 2003

Progress 12P approaching ISS

ISS007-E-13791 (30 August 2003) --- This close-up view of an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle was taken by one of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2164
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Mar 9, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Employees and photographers turn out for a close look at space shuttle Discovery as it...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2475
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Nov 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Outside of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the enclosed radioisotope...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2426
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the RTG facility at Kennedy Space Center, Amy Powell, Ennis Shelton and Ed...

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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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