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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: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt seated in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA-3
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt seated in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA-3

AS17-134-20454 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is photographed seated in the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: STS-114 crew at KSC
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Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 crew at KSC

STS114-S-006 (26 July 2005) --- The STS-114 crew members, having donned their launch and entry suits, wave at KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0542
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Dec 6, 1972

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Leaving the Manned Spacecraft Operations Building enroute to the launch pad. Apollo 17 Mission Commander Eugene A....

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0678
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers from Sea World, Orlando, Fla., remove a young manatee from the van in order to...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0714
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Mar 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane carries the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0729
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Mar 29, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, which is in the Space Station...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Landing Preparations
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Dec 19, 2018

Expedition 57 Landing Preparations

View from a van carrying team members from NASA and ESA to the Karaganda Airport in Kazakhstan in advance of the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0715
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Mar 28, 2001

KSC-01PP-0715

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Suspended from an overhead crane in the Space Station Processing Facility, the...

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NASA image: GSFC20200616RR102
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Jun 16, 2020

GSFC20200616RR102

On June 16, 2020, a test was conducted at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center on a new pointing mode for the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0697
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Mar 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, an overhead crane positions the...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. - PRELAUNCH - GT-12 - LEAVE TRAILER - CAPE
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Nov 11, 1966

ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. - PRELAUNCH - GT-12 - LEAVE TRAILER - CAPE

S66-59974 (11 Nov. 1966) --- Prime crew for the Gemini-12 spaceflight, astronauts James A. Lovell Jr., (leading),...

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NASA image: STS-132 Flight Directors
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Mar 30, 2010

STS-132 Flight Directors

JSC2010-E-045163 (30 March 2010) --- Flight directors for the STS-131/19A mission pose for a preflight group...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

A replica of the Explorer 1 satellite is seen on display during an event celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the...

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NASA image: System Engineering Workshop
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May 7, 2024

System Engineering Workshop

The NASA Systems Engineering Workshop is an annual event that brings together systems engineers and stakeholders...

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NASA image: Space Radiation Highlights: Wayward Field Lines Challenge Solar Radiation Models
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Sep 28, 2016

Space Radiation Highlights: Wayward Field Lines Challenge Solar Radiation Models

In addition to the constant emission of warmth and light, our sun sends out occasional bursts of solar radiation...

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NASA image: System Engineering Workshop
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May 7, 2024

System Engineering Workshop

The NASA Systems Engineering Workshop is an annual event that brings together systems engineers and stakeholders...

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NASA image: System Engineering Workshop
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May 7, 2024

System Engineering Workshop

The NASA Systems Engineering Workshop is an annual event that brings together systems engineers and stakeholders...

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NASA image: System Engineering Workshop
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May 7, 2024

System Engineering Workshop

The NASA Systems Engineering Workshop is an annual event that brings together systems engineers and stakeholders...

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NASA image: iss065m310811959-NTV_VideoFile_Expedition65_Crew_Qualification_Exams_210322
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Mar 22, 2021

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Expedition 65 Space Station Crew Undergoes Final Training Outside Moscow Expedition 65 Soyuz Commander Oleg...

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NASA image: Explorer 1: Celebrating 60 Years of America in Space
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Jan 29, 2018

Explorer 1: Celebrating 60 Years of America in Space

Less than a lifetime ago, humankind just barely left the limits of Earth’s atmosphere. Who could have imagined that...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers during emergency egress training at KSC
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Sep 13, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers during emergency egress training at KSC

S89-45249 (13 Sept 1989) --- The astronaut crewmembers for NASA's STS-34 mission prepare to participate in emergency...

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NASA image: NASA Earth & Space Air Prize Demonstration Event
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Nov 6, 2018

NASA Earth & Space Air Prize Demonstration Event

NASA Earth & Space Air Prize Demonstration Event

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NASA image: System Engineering Workshop
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May 7, 2024

System Engineering Workshop

The NASA Systems Engineering Workshop is an annual event that brings together systems engineers and stakeholders...

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NASA image: System Engineering Workshop
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May 7, 2024

System Engineering Workshop

The NASA Systems Engineering Workshop is an annual event that brings together systems engineers and stakeholders...

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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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