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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: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Tori McLendon of NASA Communications, speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of America's...

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NASA image: STS 41-G crew prepares to leave Operations and checkout bldg for launch
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Oct 5, 1984

STS 41-G crew prepares to leave Operations and checkout bldg for launch

41G-90081 / S17-90081 (5 Oct 1984) --- The seven member crew leaves the Operations and Checkout Building (OCB) to...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0679
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After removing a young manatee from the van that brought it from Sea World, Orlando,...

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NASA image: STS-51B CREW PORTRAIT
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Oct 24, 1984

STS-51B CREW PORTRAIT

S84-43852 (November 1984) --- These seven men have been training for NASA’s Spacelab 3/STS-51B mission...

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NASA image: Apollo XI Crewmen - Prelaunch Countdown - KSC
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Jul 16, 1969

Apollo XI Crewmen - Prelaunch Countdown - KSC

S69-39956 (16 July 1969) --- The crewmen of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission leave the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0713
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Mar 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4356
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Aug 10, 2012

KSC-2012-4356

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP, spacecraft are moved inside their payload fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0712
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Mar 28, 2001

KSC-01PP-0712

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo...

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NASA image: Simulation of Orbital Flight Test-2 rendezvous and docking with
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Apr 23, 2021

Simulation of Orbital Flight Test-2 rendezvous and docking with

Boeing CST-100 Starliner flight directors Bob Dempsey and Edward Van Cise operate a simulated Orbital Flight Test-2...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00202
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Sep 9, 2006

KSC-06-S-00202

NASA's silver van waits for the astronauts to board as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building and head for...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4358
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Aug 10, 2012

KSC-2012-4358

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP, spacecraft are moved inside their payload fairing...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0715
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Mar 28, 2001

KSC01pp0715

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Suspended from an overhead crane in the Space Station Processing Facility, the...

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NASA image: STS-30 crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg during launch preparations
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May 4, 1989

STS-30 crewmembers leave KSC O&C Bldg during launch preparations

STS030-S-139 (4 May 1989) --- The five astronaut crewmembers of STS-30 leave the operations and checkout building en...

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NASA image: Moving MPLM/Leonardo from the orbiter payload bay
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Jun 14, 2001

Moving MPLM/Leonardo from the orbiter payload bay

STS102-340-028 (8-21 March 2001) --- The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) is photographed by a crew...

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NASA image: SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC
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Mar 17, 1982

SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC

S82-28454 (19 Feb. 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, right, STS-3 commander, and C. Gordon Fullerton, pilot, carry...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4354
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Aug 10, 2012

KSC-2012-4354

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP, spacecraft are moved inside their payload fairing...

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NASA image: KSC-63-MA9-130
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May 15, 1963

KSC-63-MA9-130

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- For the second straight day, astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. sets out at 4:55 a.m. EST...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Nov 14, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director, Dr. von Braun, is shown leaving the suiting-up van wearing a pressure...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 16, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

NASA Twitter followers wave to the Astro van as it passes by en route to launch pad 39A with the crew of STS-129,...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0720
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Mar 29, 2001

KSC01pp0720

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility loosen the hatch on Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0725
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Mar 29, 2001

KSC01pp0725

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the hatch of Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo open, the contents are ready...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0724
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Mar 29, 2001

KSC01pp0724

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility look at the cargo inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4383
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Aug 10, 2012

KSC-2012-4383

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians attach the payload fairing holding the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP,...

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NASA image: STS-51I crew activities
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Jul 5, 2000

STS-51I crew activities

51I-17-029 (Aug-Sept 1985) --- A group portrait, recorded by a pre-set 35mm camera, shows all five STS- 51-I...

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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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