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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: Microgravity
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Jan 30, 2000

Microgravity

Tim Broach (seen through window) of NASA/Marshall Spce Flight Center (MSFC), demonstrates the working volume inside...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc893
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Aug 3, 1998

KSC-98pc893

Visitors watch processing of the first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) for the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1790
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1790

STS-88 crew members and Boeing Manufacturing Engineer Harry Feinberg enjoy a moment inside Node 1 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1787
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1787

STS-88 crew members participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in KSC's Space Station Processing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc891
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Aug 3, 1998

KSC-98pc891

The first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) for the International Space Station (ISS) sits on the work stand...

KSC
NASA image: ISS RapidScat Installation
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Sep 29, 2014

ISS RapidScat Installation

iss041e047260 (9/29/2014) --- A view of the removal of the RapidScat Nadir Adapter from the SpaceX-4 Dragon trunk...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0222
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Feb 9, 1999

KSC-99pp0222

In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew become familiar with equipment in preparation...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 30, 2000

Microgravity

Engineers from NASA's Glenn Research Center demonstrate the access to one of the experiment racks planned for the...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Aug 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-110 mission began the third and final phase of construction for the International Space Station (ISS) by...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0245
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Feb 25, 1999

KSC-99pp0245

An ORU Transfer Device (OTD) sits secured on top of the International Cargo Carrier (ICC). The OTD is a U.S.-built...

KSC
NASA image: Hoshide with HiMassSee kits
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Aug 11, 2012

Hoshide with HiMassSee kits

iss032e016946 (8/11/2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide poses with the...

JSC
NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032319 (12 March 2008) --- A close-up view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour's nose, port wing and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1791
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1791

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Commander Bob Cabana participates in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1526
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Oct 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1526

STS-92 Mission Specialist William S. McArthur Jr. signals thumbs up for launch, scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EDT. The...

KSC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-105 orbiter Discovery on approach for docking with ISS
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Aug 12, 2001

STS-105 orbiter Discovery on approach for docking with ISS

ISS002-E-9737 (12 August 2001) --- View of the Space Shuttle Discovery as it approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0240
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Feb 25, 1999

KSC-99pp0240

At Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., Lora Lawrence, with Johnson Space Center, makes a bonding check on the International...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1523
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Oct 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1523

STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy has her helmet checked during suitup for launch, scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EDT. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2519
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Payload technicians and Jet Propulsion Laboratory personnel carefully remove the shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2520
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May 12, 2014

KSC-2014-2520

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Payload technicians and Jet Propulsion Laboratory personnel set aside a shipping cover after...

KSC
NASA image: STS-105 orbiter Discovery on approach for docking with ISS
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Aug 12, 2001

STS-105 orbiter Discovery on approach for docking with ISS

ISS002-E-9744 (12 August 2001) --- View of the Space Shuttle Discovery as it approaches the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1524
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Oct 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1524

STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan waves while his launch and entry suit is checked during suitup for...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2516
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May 12, 2014

KSC-2014-2516

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Payload technicians and Jet Propulsion Laboratory personnel prepare to remove shipping covers...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1527
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Oct 10, 2000

KSC-00pp1527

STS-92 Mission Specialist Peter J.K. “Jeff” Wisoff looks relaxed as he signals a thumbs up for launch, scheduled for...

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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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