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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: KSC00pp1131
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Aug 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-106 Mission Specialist Daniel C. Burbank grins as he arrives at the KSC Shuttle...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night - Sept. 26 2020
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Sep 14, 2020

International Observe the Moon Night - Sept. 26 2020

On September 26, 2020, Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide will come together to celebrate International...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0958
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Jul 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the SPACEHAB module, STS-106 Mission Specialists Richard A. Mastracchio (left)...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1142
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Aug 16, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Boris Morukov, who is with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency, seems to take his role...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1158
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Aug 17, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Edward T. Lu has his launch and entry suit adjusted during fit check, part of Terminal...

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Mar 21, 2013

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At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 35-36 Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy of NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0917
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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-114 crew partakes of the traditional breakfast in the crew quarters at the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1184
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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39B, STS-106 Mission Specialists (left to right)...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1136
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Aug 16, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Daniel C. Burbank takes his turn at the helm of a small armored personnel carrier that is...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1176
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Aug 18, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Strapped into their seats inside the orbiter Atlantis for a simulated countdown...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3338
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Oct 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crawler-transporter beneath space shuttle...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Tours O&C at Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence Tours O&C at Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, center, is flanked by NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman and NASA Astronaut Office Chief Pat...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0955
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Jul 19, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB members of the STS-106 crew check out equipment they will be using during...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Suit-Up
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Suit-Up

A photograph is taken of the signatures, along with the agency’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission patch, NASA astronauts Robert...

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Sep 8, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Boris V. Morukov waves as a suit technician in the White Room helps him with his launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 11  Flag Raising
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Apr 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Flag Raising

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev, left, European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori, of Italy, Flight...

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NASA image: ASTER Dunes
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Oct 6, 2000

ASTER Dunes

This image of Saudi Arabia shows a great sea of linear dunes in part of the Rub' al Khali, or the Empty Quarter....

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Sep 17, 2014

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17-11-13-47-2: (17 Sept. 2014) --- At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 41/42...

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Sep 17, 2014

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17-11-26-58-2: (17 Sept. 2014) --- At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 41/42...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0962
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Jul 19, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Daniel C. Burbank checks out a Russian foot restraint at SPACEHAB, part of the payload on...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3342
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Oct 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, visitors are able to see the rare event of a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0991
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Jul 22, 2000

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In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, the STS-106 crew familiarizes themselves with the payload bay of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Suit-Up
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Suit-Up

Behind the rope, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine (left) and Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard greet NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1248
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Sep 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Under a cloud-streaked sky, the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) begins rolling back...

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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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