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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: Orion Move to Vac Chamber
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Oct 20, 2022

Orion Move to Vac Chamber

Technicians used a 30-ton crane to lift NASA’s Orion spacecraft on Friday, June 28, 2024, from the Final Assembly...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

A guard shack at the Shuttle Landing Facility, operated by Space Florida, is seen during a survey of NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: jsc2025e076912
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Sep 24, 2025

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jsc2025e076912 (September 25, 2025) -- This graphic and hardware photo show the TUSK manipulator system installed...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-2 - LAUNCH - KSC
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May 31, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-2 - LAUNCH - KSC

S73-27096 (25 May 1973) --- The Skylab 2 crew, consisting of astronauts Charles Conrad Jr., Joseph P. Kerwin and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1273
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Aug 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson congratulates Rick Beckwith, with the Flow Liner Inspection &...

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NASA image: Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM
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Nov 18, 2013

Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM

ISS038-E-005016 (20 Nov. 2013) --- At a window in the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module, Russian...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment, Installation and Integrati
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Aug 7, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Alignment, Installation and Integrati

Technicians tested deploying a set of massive solar arrays measuring about 46.5 feet (14.2 meters) long and about...

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NASA image: NASA’s Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA’s Super Guppy in the hangar at Armstrong Building 703

NASA’s Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 24,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2419
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Mar 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Crews in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida remove space...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Grunsfeld  in airlock prior to EVA
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Mar 4, 2002

STS-109 MS Grunsfeld in airlock prior to EVA

STS109-E-5225 (4 March 2002) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, payload commander, signals readiness for the first the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial
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Nov 9, 2017

Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial

In the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a guest pays respect to former NASA...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 12, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ESA PASSAGES experiment
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Oct 6, 2011

ESA PASSAGES experiment

ISS029-E-021636 (6 Oct. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3208
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Scott Parazynski smiles for a photo while he and the crew of STS-120 walk...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Preflight
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Apr 24, 2012

Expedition 31 Preflight

Expedition 31 NASA flight engineer Joe Acaba, right, flight engineer Sergei Revin and Soyuz Commander Gennady...

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NASA image: PLT Carey at commander's station on forward flight deck
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Mar 9, 2002

PLT Carey at commander's station on forward flight deck

STS109-319-034 (1-12 March 2002) -- Astronaut Duane G. Carey, STS-109 pilot, consults a reference manual on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2675
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians complete the removal of main engine No. 1 from space shuttle Discovery using a...

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NASA image: FMA Live! at Hardy Middle School
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Sep 16, 2013

FMA Live! at Hardy Middle School

With the help of a student participant, "FMA Live!" crew members explain Newton's second law of motion during a...

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NASA image: iss072e189571
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Nov 16, 2024

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iss072e189571 (11/16/2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm removes Materials ISS Experiment (MISSE) science carriers...

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NASA image: URT-11 NASA & Navy Joint Press Conference
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Feb 28, 2024

URT-11 NASA & Navy Joint Press Conference

Lt. Col. Kevin Pieper, First Air Force, Detachment 3 Artemis program director discusses the Underway Recovery Test...

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NASA image: Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM
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Nov 18, 2013

Kotov during Albedo Experiment in the SM

ISS038-E-005022 (20 Nov. 2013) --- At a window in the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module, Russian...

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NASA image: Daniel Barry in Node 1/Unity module with tools
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Apr 20, 2017

Daniel Barry in Node 1/Unity module with tools

S96-E-5080 (31 May 1999) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, mission specialist, participates in the Flight Day 5 team...

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NASA image: Expedition 35 Door Signing
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Mar 28, 2013

Expedition 35 Door Signing

Expedition 35 Soyuz Commander Pavel Vinogradov performs the traditional door signing before he and fellow crewmates,...

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NASA image: NASA Revealing the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample - Oct. 11, 2023
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Oct 11, 2023

NASA Revealing the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample - Oct. 11, 2023

On October 11, 2023, NASA’s Johnson Space Center hosted an event to provide a first look at the first asteroid...

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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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