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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-97PC1517
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Oct 2, 1997

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Participating in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) at Kennedy Space Center is STS-87 Payload Specialist...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4432
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Aug 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the clamshell...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4423
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Aug 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the clamshell...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2765
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May 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students and their teachers get some hands-on experience inside the applied physics lab in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments: Mark Vande Hei, Living and Working in Space
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Apr 9, 2021

Astronaut Moments: Mark Vande Hei, Living and Working in Space

jsc2021m000113 Mark Vande Hei launched to the International Space Station for the second time on April 9 from the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1516
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Oct 2, 1997

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Participating in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) at Kennedy Space Center is STS-87 Payload Specialist...

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NASA image: Meet NASA Astronaut Zena Cardman, Crew-11 Commander
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Aug 1, 2025

Meet NASA Astronaut Zena Cardman, Crew-11 Commander

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman is the commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission. This is her first spaceflight. Upon...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2762
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May 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dr. Ray Wheeler explains a plant growth chamber to students in the Life Support and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1685
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Nov 19, 1997

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The president of the Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, shakes hands with Payload Specialist Leonid Kadenyuk, at right, as...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4425
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Aug 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the clamshell...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4427
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Aug 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ku-band...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma works with EEVT experiment on aft middeck
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma works with EEVT experiment on aft middeck

S82-28911 (March 1982) --- The L-shaped experiment in the right half of this photo was one of a number of scientific...

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NASA image: @Astro_Wheels Tweetup
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Mar 16, 2011

@Astro_Wheels Tweetup

Astronaut Doug Wheelock discusses his experiences while living on the International Space Station during a tweetup...

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NASA image: @Astro_Wheels Tweetup
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Mar 16, 2011

@Astro_Wheels Tweetup

Astronaut Doug Wheelock discusses his experiences while living on the International Space Station during a tweetup...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3226
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May 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Japan...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00339
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Oct 26, 2004

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A unique drill is being tested by NASA. The futuristic drill is in development at Johnson Space Center and is...

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NASA image: A Sky View of Earth From Suomi NPP
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Dec 8, 2017

A Sky View of Earth From Suomi NPP

This composite image of southern Africa and the surrounding oceans was captured by six orbits of the NASA/NOAA Suomi...

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NASA image: SHIFT Campaign Research Plane Flight Area Map
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Apr 18, 2022

SHIFT Campaign Research Plane Flight Area Map

The Surface Biology and Geology High-Frequency Time Series (SHIFT) campaign employs a research plane carrying the...

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NASA image: Aerial View of Point Conception, California, and the Dangermond Preserve
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Apr 18, 2022

Aerial View of Point Conception, California, and the Dangermond Preserve

A research plane carrying the AVIRIS-NG (Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer-Next Generation) instrument...

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NASA image: SHIFT Researcher Analyzes Field Samples at Dangermond Preserve
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Apr 18, 2022

SHIFT Researcher Analyzes Field Samples at Dangermond Preserve

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) student Piper Lovegreen calibrates a sensor to measure leaf...

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NASA image: SLS-1 crewmembers in high fidelity mockup of the Spacelab
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Feb 1, 1985

SLS-1 crewmembers in high fidelity mockup of the Spacelab

S85-26582 (Feb 1985) --- Training on the rebreathing assembly, astronaut James P. Bagian, STS-40 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: STS-40 crew trains in JSC's SLS mockup located in Bldg 36
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Mar 10, 1987

STS-40 crew trains in JSC's SLS mockup located in Bldg 36

STS-40 Payload Specialist Millie Hughes-Fulford along with backup payload specialist Robert Ward Phillips...

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NASA image: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
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May 27, 2010

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

This short video reveals a space-based view of the burning oil rig, the spill, and the location through April 1,...

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NASA image: Payload specialists Millie Hughes-Fulford in Body Mass Measurement Device
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Feb 1, 1985

Payload specialists Millie Hughes-Fulford in Body Mass Measurement Device

S85-26553 (Feb 1985) --- STS-40/SLS-1 payload specialist Millie Hughes-Fulford sits strapped in the special device...

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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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