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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: CM-1 - PS Crouch in front of rack
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Aug 12, 2016

CM-1 - PS Crouch in front of rack

STS083-308-025 (4-8 April 1997) --- Payload specialist Roger K. Crouch, talks to ground controllers while working at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3895
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Nov 8, 2013

KSC-2013-3895

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, is hoisted to the top of a United Launch...

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NASA image: NACA Laboratory Computers Help Compile Handbook
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Mar 6, 1951

NACA Laboratory Computers Help Compile Handbook

NACA Laboratory Computers Help Compile Handbook: ''Monroe Methods for Algebra, " a new booklet describing short-cuts...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing Briefing

Veronica McGregor, JPL Media Relations Manager, NASA JPL, moderates a Mars InSight pre-landing briefing, Sunday,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0997
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Jun 8, 2002

KSC-02pd0997

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. --Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's NOAA-M...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Sep 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-79891 (11 Sept. 2006) --- This overhead image of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, recorded by a crewmember...

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NASA image: ASTRO-PGBA - Cmdr Halsell with middeck experiment
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Aug 12, 2016

ASTRO-PGBA - Cmdr Halsell with middeck experiment

STS083-489-021 (4-8 April 1997)--- Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., mission commander, checks on an experiment in...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

In this 1986 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), is shown without its main propulsion module....

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1000
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Jun 8, 2002

KSC-02pd1000

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0864
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May 2, 2002

KSC-02pd0864

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA-M) spacecraft undergoes...

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NASA image: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS_135_Return

JSC2011-E-068761 (22 July 2011) --- A small portion of a large Ellington Field crowd is seen on July 22, 2011...

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NASA image: Olympus Rupes
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May 12, 2022

Olympus Rupes

Olympus Rupes is the name of the large escarpment surrounding Olympus Mons. The escarpment is a cliff where there is...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3870
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Nov 6, 2013

KSC-2013-3870

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare a sling to move NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2030
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Apr 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2030

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians connect NASA's IRIS spacecraft to a fixture at Vandenberg where the spacecraft...

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NASA image: Framing Flight in the Hangar
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Dec 9, 2024

Framing Flight in the Hangar

NASA videographer Jacob Shaw captures footage of the ER-2 aircraft inside a hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3162
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Aug 2, 2013

KSC-2013-3162

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-17 aircraft touches down at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Andy Klesh, MarCO chief engineer, NASA JPL, discusses NASA's InSight mission during a prelaunch media briefing,...

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NASA image: Cmdr Halsell on the forward flight deck
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Aug 12, 2016

Cmdr Halsell on the forward flight deck

STS083-448-025 (8 April 1997) --- Partially suited in the partial-pressure launch and entry garment, astronaut James...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Soyuz TMA-11 Lands
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Apr 19, 2008

Expedition 16 Soyuz TMA-11 Lands

Steve Lindsey, Chief of NASA's Astronaut office, left, and Michael Sufferdini, International Station Program...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3168
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Aug 2, 2013

KSC-2013-3168

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-17 aircraft carrying the MAVEN spacecraft has arrived at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2028
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Apr 17, 2013

KSC-2013-2028

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians move NASA's IRIS spacecraft at Vandenberg where the spacecraft will be readied...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

The Dark Room is seen as the Mars InSight and Mars Cube One (MarCO) teams prepare for a landing on Mars, Monday,...

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NASA image: Wakata uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) in Node 1 Unity
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Mar 22, 2009

Wakata uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) in Node 1 Unity

ISS018-E-042651 (22 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3867
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Nov 6, 2013

KSC-2013-3867

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians move NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside payload fairing inside the...

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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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