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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: DSC_4992
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Jun 5, 2012

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Astronaut Rex Walheim uses the Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) to perform early evaluations of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2712
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle main engine No. 2, which was removed from shuttle Discovery, is moved to a work...

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NASA image: Fincke works on the CFE set up on the MWA in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 9
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Sep 18, 2004

Fincke works on the CFE set up on the MWA in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-23442 (18 September 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3737
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Jun 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Huey helicopter from the Aircraft Operations branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: NICER Payload
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Oct 22, 2018

NICER Payload

iss057e055482 (10/22/2018) --- View of the Neutron Star Interior Composition ExploreR (NICER) payload, attached to...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 37, the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with...

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NASA image: STS-127 RPM (R-Bar Pitch Maneuver) 800mm
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 RPM (R-Bar Pitch Maneuver) 800mm

ISS020-E-021467 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an...

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NASA image: Artemis III Service Module Structure ready to ship
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Sep 30, 2020

Artemis III Service Module Structure ready to ship

The ESA service module primary structure, which will propel Orion on the Artemis III flight carrying astronauts to...

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NASA image: Herrington, in EMU, during preparations for STS-113 EVA 1 in the Quest A/L
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Nov 26, 2002

Herrington, in EMU, during preparations for STS-113 EVA 1 in the Quest A/L

STS113-360-023 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, attired in his...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD0378
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Apr 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room at the pad, STS-110 crew members perform a final...

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NASA image: Nyberg in JEM (Kibo) with MSPR fluorescence microscope.
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Jul 17, 2013

Nyberg in JEM (Kibo) with MSPR fluorescence microscope.

ISS036-E-020935 (17 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, works to setup the...

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NASA image: ESA Service Module Vibration Testing
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Sep 7, 2016

ESA Service Module Vibration Testing

A successful test is completed of the European Structural Test Article (E-STA) partial tank vibration test (Y- axis...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Lift and Mate to Booster
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Jul 31, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Lift and Mate to Booster

Encapsulated in its payload fairing, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is mated to a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

NASA Landing and Recovery Director Melissa Jones points out recovery operations to Capt. Gervy Alota, commanding...

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NASA image: Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing
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Jan 22, 2026

Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing

A NASA crew member practices simulated lunar surface operations at NASA’s Johnson Space Center during an elevated...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2709
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle main engine No. 2, which was removed from shuttle Discovery, is transported...

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NASA image: MS Parazynski looks in on his fellow crewmembers during the first EVA of STS-100
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Apr 22, 2001

MS Parazynski looks in on his fellow crewmembers during the first EVA of STS-100

S100-E-5264 (22 April 2001) --- A smiling astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, STS-100 mission specialist, peers into the...

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NASA image: Vinogradovs helmet during Ex;pedition 13 EVA
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Jun 2, 2006

Vinogradovs helmet during Ex;pedition 13 EVA

ISS013-E-29011 (1 June 2006) --- A close-up view shows the face of cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13...

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NASA image: Vinogradov makes a repair to the Elektron vent on the SM during Expedition 13
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Jun 1, 2006

Vinogradov makes a repair to the Elektron vent on the SM during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-28984 (1 June 2006) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jan 1, 1950

Mercury Project

A Mercury-Redstone launch vehicle awaits test-firing in the Redstone Test Stand during the late 1950s. Between 1953...

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NASA image: EVA 3 - Wheelock on Destiny laboratory module
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Oct 30, 2007

EVA 3 - Wheelock on Destiny laboratory module

S120-E-007581 (30 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Doug Wheelock, STS-120 mission specialist, participates in the third...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX
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Feb 20, 1969

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX

S69-19793 (February 1969) --- Composite of six artist's concepts illustrating key events, tasks and activities on...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0180
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Jan 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility monitors engineering certification...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab
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Dec 6, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Donald R. Pettit is loading software on PC in U.S. Lab

ISS006-E-07134 (9 December 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, works 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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