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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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Mar 11, 2021

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iss064e041315 (March 11, 2021) --- An external pallet packed with old nickel-hydrogen batteries is pictured shortly...

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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A black-necked stilt skims across the drainage canal behind the NASA News Center at NASA's...

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Dec 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A yellowleg sandpiper wades in the shallow water of a pond in the Merritt island National...

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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water in the turn basin, east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2601
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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –Black-necked stilts move onto the bank of the Turn Basin behind the NASA News Center at NASA's...

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Mar 29, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An American coot sees its reflection in this pond near Kennedy Space Center. Abundant...

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NASA image: Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on an Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana
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Dec 25, 2021

Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on an Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana

The James Webb Space Telescope launched at 7:20 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 25, 2021, on an ESA-provided Ariane 5 rocket...

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NASA image: Progress Spacecraft docks with the ISS during Expedition 12
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Dec 23, 2005

Progress Spacecraft docks with the ISS during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-13575 (23 Dec. 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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Jan 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A black skimmer proves its name as it flies low over the water in the Merritt Island...

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Feb 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The water in the turn basin, east of the Vehicle Assembly Building and next to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2862
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– A black-necked stilt searches the shallow water for food at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Progress Spacecraft docks with the ISS during Expedition 12
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Dec 23, 2005

Progress Spacecraft docks with the ISS during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-13564 (23 Dec. 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: Progress Spacecraft docks with the ISS during Expedition 12
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Dec 23, 2005

Progress Spacecraft docks with the ISS during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-13579 (23 Dec. 2005) --- The blackness of space and airglow of Earth’s horizon provide the backdrop...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope post-launch briefing from Kourou French Guiana
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope post-launch briefing from Kourou French Guiana

The James Webb Space Telescope launched at 7:20 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 25, 2021, on an ESA-provided Ariane 5 rocket...

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NASA image: Apollo 17, Station 7 Panarama
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Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17, Station 7 Panarama

AS17-146-22351 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- This view, photographed by astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, shows a large boulder...

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NASA image: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Astronaut Christina Koch
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Mar 12, 2019

5 Things You Didn't Know About Astronaut Christina Koch

Engineering and physics degrees? Check. Previous work for NASA? Another check. Experience working at the South Pole...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2863
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– A black-necked stilt finds food in the shallow water at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2861
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– A black-necked stilt searches the shallow water for food at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2600
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Apr 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –Black-necked stilts look as if they're doing handstands on their mirror images in the shallow...

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NASA image: Orion at White House for Made in America Product Showcase
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Jul 23, 2018

Orion at White House for Made in America Product Showcase

NASA's Orion spacecraft that flew on Exploration Flight Test-1 on Dec. 5, 2014, is seen on the south lawn of the...

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Dec 23, 2005

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ISS012-E-22744 (23 Dec. 2005) --- Cosmonaut Valery I. Tokarev, Expedition 12 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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Mar 11, 2021

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iss064e041189 (March 11, 2021) --- An external pallet packed with old nickel-hydrogen batteries is pictured shortly...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Oct 13, 2006

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-05615 (14 Oct. 2006) --- Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Asuncion, Paraguay
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Jan 20, 1996

Asuncion, Paraguay

STS072-730-079 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Asuncion, capital city of Paraguay, South America (population 1.2 million)...

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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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