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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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May 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered from the...

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Apr 12, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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Jun 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Robert...

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Mar 13, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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May 1, 2020

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NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 Mission Overview Desc: With the first mission to return human spaceflight launches to American...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission pose for the traditional photo...

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NASA image: NASA Boeing Crew Flight Test Status News Conference – Saturday, August 24, 2024 
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Aug 24, 2024

NASA Boeing Crew Flight Test Status News Conference – Saturday, August 24, 2024 

On Saturday, August 24, NASA leadership including Administrator Bill Nelson; NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free;...

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NASA image: Expedition 20 Landing
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Oct 10, 2009

Expedition 20 Landing

NASA Flight Surgeon Ed Powers, left, laughs as Expedition 20 Flight Engineer Michael Barratt talks about how...

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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-120 crew don their launch and entry suits...

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Dec 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) high bay, an aft center segment of a Solid Rocket...

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NASA image: Our First Asteroid Sample Return Mission is Back on Earth on This Week @NASA – September 29, 2023
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Sep 29, 2023

Our First Asteroid Sample Return Mission is Back on Earth on This Week @NASA – September 29, 2023

Our first asteroid sample return mission is back on Earth, a record ride in space for a NASA astronaut, and our...

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Feb 2, 2005

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Every day, Todd Dugan brings the Space Shuttle closer to Return to Flight by lending a hand... and an arm. Todd is...

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NASA image: Crew-4 Mission Astronauts Make Debut Visit to Marshall
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Dec 14, 2022

Crew-4 Mission Astronauts Make Debut Visit to Marshall

The Human Exploration Development & Operations Office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center recently hosted SpaceX...

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Nov 24, 2004

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From touch down after a mission -- through processing for the next flight -- to liftoff again -- NASA's Space...

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Jun 2, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Specialist Wendy B. Lawrence is ready to go as her flight suit gets a final checkout in the...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Nov 1, 1983

Spacelab

In this Spacelab-1 mission onboard photograph, astronaut Byron Lichtenberg performs a drop experiment, one of the...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Lander to Test Vacuum Cleaner on Moon for Sample Collection

A technology demonstration flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services)...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 28, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

Launched on July 26, 2005 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1....

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 28, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

Launched on July 26, 2005 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1....

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
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Aug 11, 2005

The Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The Space Shuttle Discovery receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 28, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

Launched on July 26, 2005, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1....

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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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