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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 27, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Janet Lynn Kavandi (Ph.D.) looks surprised and happy after landing at KSC aboard a T-38...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0109
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Jan 27, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Janet Lynn Kavandi (Ph.D.) looks surprised and happy after landing at KSC aboard a T-38...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1419
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Dec 13, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Under partly cloudy skies and the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0125
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Jan 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Just after sundown, the Rotating Service Structure is rolled back to reveal Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4315
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Aug 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mockup components of an Orion spacecraft are laid out in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1323
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Nov 16, 1999

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The STS-103 crew head for the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B and more Terminal Countdown...

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NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper
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Aug 16, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Michael Cooper

Each year, the NESC produces the NESC Technical Update, which highlights two or three individuals from each Center...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0147
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Feb 2, 2000

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On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Mission Specialists Gerhard Thiele and Janice...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 15, 2000

Microgravity

Paul Ducheyne, a principal investigator in the microgravity materials science program and head of the University of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0128
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Jan 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0128

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The day before the expected launch of STS-99, Mission Specialist Janet Lynn Kavandi...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0131
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Jan 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The day before the expected launch of STS-99, Commander Kevin Kregel enjoys a reunion...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0105
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Jan 27, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard P.J. Thiele (Ph.D.), with the European Space Agency, arrives at KSC aboard a T-38...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the spcimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC00pp0120
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Jan 31, 2000

KSC00pp0120

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Janet Lynn Kavandi (Ph.D.) adjusts her helmet...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0128
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Jan 30, 2000

KSC00pp0128

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The day before the expected launch of STS-99, Mission Specialist Janet Lynn Kavandi...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 25, 1998

Microgravity

CT scans of the specimens on STS-79 reveal internal cone-shaped features and radial patterns not seen in specimens...

MSFC
NASA image: CADRE Team Preps Flight Model for Thermal Testing
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Oct 24, 2023

CADRE Team Preps Flight Model for Thermal Testing

Engineers prepare a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0116
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, the STS-99 crew gathers for breakfast before suiting up for launch. From...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0147
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Feb 2, 2000

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On the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 crew members Mission Specialists Gerhard Thiele and Janice...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0149
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Feb 2, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan waves before his departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0122
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the National...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0117
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss (Ph.D.) smiles as she dons her launch...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0013
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Jan 12, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri, who is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan,...

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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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