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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 63 Crew Waves Farewell
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Apr 9, 2020

Expedition 63 Crew Waves Farewell

jsc2020e017124 - Expedition 63 Crew Waves Farewell - Expedition 63 crewmember Chris Cassidy of NASA waves goodbye as...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3005
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Jun 27, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – An Orbital Sciences L-1011 carrier aircraft flies over the Pacific Ocean off the California...

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NASA image: InSight Launch
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May 5, 2018

InSight Launch

The NASA InSight spacecraft launches onboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas-V rocket, Saturday, May 5, 2018, from...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1166
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Sep 23, 1999

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A short during liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia in July was traced to a wire in the payload bay with damaged...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3179
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Aug 2, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the MAVEN spacecraft, still in its shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3887
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A sling is lowered into place over NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3899
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Protective doors are closed around NASA's MAVEN spacecraft at the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery
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Jul 26, 2024

STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e050834 (7/26/2024) --- Screaming Balloon hex nuts, pennies and balloons in their individual ziplock stowage...

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NASA image: iss064e008707
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Nov 30, 2020

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iss064e008707 (11/30/2020) --- Photo documentation of the Plant Habitat-02 investigation aboard the International...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Linnehan with laser range finder on aft flight deck
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Mar 2, 2002

STS-109 MS Linnehan with laser range finder on aft flight deck

STS109-E-5002 (3 March 2002) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, uses a laser ranging device...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

A monitor inside the Mission Support Area displays the status of Mars InSight and the Mars Cube One (MarCO) CubeSats...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2109
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Apr 17, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A technician finishes removing protective Mylar wrapping from NASA's IRIS spacecraft in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2023
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Apr 17, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians begin processing NASA's IRIS spacecraft at Vandenberg where the spacecraft will...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3889
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Nov 8, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, inside a payload fairing, is hoisted to the top of a United Launch...

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NASA image: STS-129/Expedition 21 Crew Members work in the Node 1
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Nov 22, 2009

STS-129/Expedition 21 Crew Members work in the Node 1

S129-E-007371 (22 Nov. 2009) --- In the Unity Node aboard the International Space Station, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

Andy Klesh, MarCO chief engineer, NASA JPL, gives remarks during a Mars InSight post-landing press conference,...

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NASA image: STS-118/Expedition 15 Crewmembers greet one another after Hatch Opening
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Aug 10, 2007

STS-118/Expedition 15 Crewmembers greet one another after Hatch Opening

S118-E-06097 (10 Aug. 2007) --- Barbara R. Morgan, STS-118 mission specialist, participates in what looks like a...

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NASA image: Preflight imagery for YODAKA
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Jan 2, 2025

Preflight imagery for YODAKA

jsc2025e000002 (1/2/2025) --- YODAKA, a 6U size CubeSat, performs the “tanka” (short Japanese poems) mission with...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3171
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Aug 2, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare to offload the MAVEN spacecraft...

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NASA image: HST Advance Camera For Surveys Power Flow
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May 20, 2008

HST Advance Camera For Surveys Power Flow

Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) was responsible for many of Hubble's most impressive images of deep...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2951
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Jun 27, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An Orbital Sciences L-1011 carrier aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Olympus Rupes
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Oct 27, 2021

Olympus Rupes

Olympus Rupes is the name of the large escarpment surrounding Olympus Mons. The escarpment is a cliff where there is...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2952
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Jun 27, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An Orbital Sciences L-1011 carrier aircraft taxis to the runway at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2031
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Apr 17, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians remove a lifting apparatus from NASA's IRIS spacecraft at Vandenberg where 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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