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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: Expedition 9 Arrival
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Apr 12, 2004

Expedition 9 Arrival

Expedition 9 Flight Engineer and NASA International Space Station Science Officer Mike Fincke, left, Expedition 9...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1729
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Feb 11, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: SIRTF Encapsulation
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Apr 10, 2003

SIRTF Encapsulation

In the launch tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first part of the fairing is seen...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1390
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May 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., work on closeouts of the payload attach...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0153
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility look over the Solar Radiation and...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0647
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Mar 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another solid rocket booster is lifted up the tower on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Launch
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Apr 15, 2005

Expedition 11 Launch

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev, Flight Engineer and NASA Science Officer John Phillips and European Space...

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NASA image: State of NASA Media Event
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Jun 2, 2021

State of NASA Media Event

NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations Kathy Lueders listens to a reporter’s question...

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NASA image: Students Speak with the ISS
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Nov 15, 2012

Students Speak with the ISS

International Space Station Expedition 33 Commander Sunita Williams (on screen) answers questions from students...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Ellen Stofan, under secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution, speaks during a briefing on...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Arrival
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Apr 12, 2004

Expedition 9 Arrival

Expedition 9 Flight Engineer and NASA International Space Station Science Officer Mike Fincke, left, Expedition 9...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4548
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Jun 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 2, one of three space shuttle main engines, was removed from Endeavour and is...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0165
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Purpose Processing Facility, the Pegasus XL launch vehicle is ready to be...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4552
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Jun 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Engine No. 2, one of three space shuttle main engines removed from Endeavour in the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0934
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Apr 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Infrared Telescope Facility is shrouded while workers install the base plate...

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NASA image: Endeavour Lands at LAX
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Sep 21, 2012

Endeavour Lands at LAX

Space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) lands at Los Angeles International...

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Apr 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Infrared Telescope Facility is shrouded while workers install the base plate...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3279
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Oct 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-5 vehicle rolled to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Tuesday, October 12,...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan Sharipov donned his launch and entry suit and climbed...

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NASA image: Sharipov works on the exterior of the SM during Expedition 10 EVA
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Jan 26, 2005

Sharipov works on the exterior of the SM during Expedition 10 EVA

ISS010-E-33566 (26 January 2005) --- Cosmonaut Salizhan S. Sharipov, Expedition 10 flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Jeffrey Richards, a project science coordinator working with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3258
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Oct 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: View of the Challenger's payload bay and the SOUP experiment
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Aug 1, 1985

View of the Challenger's payload bay and the SOUP experiment

51F-42-069 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The solar optical universal polarimeter (SOUP) experiment is visible among 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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