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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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Jun 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers are installing in Discovery’s cargo bay...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1937
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Aug 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A view inside the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747. The plane carried...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1506
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The closeout crew is getting ready for their part in the launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: X-38 - First Free Flight, March 12, 1998
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Mar 12, 1998

X-38 - First Free Flight, March 12, 1998

The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle descends under its steerable parafoil over the California desert in its first free...

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NASA image: X-38 - First Free Flight, March 12, 1998
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Mar 12, 1998

X-38 - First Free Flight, March 12, 1998

The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle descends under its steerable parafoil over the California desert in its first free...

AFRC
NASA image: X-38 - First Free Flight, March 12, 1998
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Mar 12, 1998

X-38 - First Free Flight, March 12, 1998

The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle descends under its steerable parafoil over the California desert in its first free...

AFRC
NASA image: X-38 - First Free Flight, March 12, 1998
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Mar 12, 1998

X-38 - First Free Flight, March 12, 1998

The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle descends under its steerable parafoil over the California desert in its first free...

AFRC
NASA image: JPL-20211227-M2020f-0001-Perseverance Year in Review
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Dec 27, 2021

JPL-20211227-M2020f-0001-Perseverance Year in Review

What has NASA's Perseverance rover accomplished since landing on the surface of Mars in February 2021? Surface...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0431
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Mar 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -The second redesigned External Tank (ET-121) moves slowly on the road from the Turn...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0434
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Mar 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Through the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building can be seen the second...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0342
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Feb 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A technician watches as the External Tank (ET) designated to fly on Return to Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0363
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Mar 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Preparing for Return to Flight, workers at KSC walk the grounds around Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0366
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Mar 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Preparing for Return to Flight, workers at KSC walk the grounds around Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0344
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Feb 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank (ET) designated to fly on Return to Flight mission STS-114 is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0345
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Feb 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the External Tank (ET) designated to fly on Return to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0432
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Mar 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second redesigned External Tank (ET-121) dwarfs the workers accompanying it on its...

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NASA image: X-38 sails to a landing at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center July 10, 2001
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Jul 10, 2001

X-38 sails to a landing at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center July 10, 2001

The seventh free flight of an X-38 prototype for an emergency space station crew return vehicle culminated in a...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0351
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Feb 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The immense size of the External Tank is captured here as a crane lowers it between the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0364
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Mar 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Preparing for Return to Flight, workers at KSC walk the grounds around Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0365
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Mar 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Preparing for Return to Flight, workers at KSC walk the grounds around Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0430
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Mar 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second redesigned External Tank (ET-121) is ready to leave the barge at the Turn...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0433
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Mar 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second redesigned External Tank (ET-121) moves toward the open doors in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0343
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Feb 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank (ET) designated to fly on Return to Flight mission STS-114 is lifted...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Expedition 71 Crew Astronauts at Marshall
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Jan 29, 2025

NASA Hosts Expedition 71 Crew Astronauts at Marshall

NASA hosted four astronauts at 9 a.m. CDT Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center to...

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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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