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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: KSC-69PC-387
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Personnel within the Launch Control Center watch the Apollo 11 liftoff from Launch...

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NASA image: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)
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Dec 7, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)

JSC2006-E-53532 (9 Dec. 2006) --- Steve Stich (left), ascent flight director for STS-116, and Norm Knight, entry...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5841
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Oct 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician watches as space shuttle Atlantis moves from Orbiter Processing Facility-2 to...

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NASA image: NASA’s Crew-7 Postflight visit to Watkins Elementary
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Dec 2, 2024

NASA’s Crew-7 Postflight visit to Watkins Elementary

Students watch a short video presentation during an engagement event at Catherine Watkins Elementary School Monday,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5843
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Oct 17, 2012

KSC-2012-5843

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians watch as space shuttle Atlantis moves from Orbiter Processing Facility-2 to the...

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NASA image: Noguchi with a Water Drop
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Apr 19, 2010

Noguchi with a Water Drop

ISS023-E-025091 (19 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Eagles
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May 4, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Eagles

A juvenile bald eagle watches for prey in the grass at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0550
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under a worker’s watchful eyes in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: NASA TV Is Now NASA Plus
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA TV Is Now NASA Plus

This summer, NASA will be cutting the cord and going “full-stream” ahead. Our cable channel NASA TV will now be...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Soyuz Rollout
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Jun 5, 2011

Expedition 28 Soyuz Rollout

A Russian security guard stands watch as a Russian military helicopter flies overhead during the rollout of the...

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NASA image: School outreach event
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Jan 27, 2012

School outreach event

Freddie Douglas, manager of the Stennis Office of Safety and Mission Assurance, joins students to watch a robotic...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 Crew Ceremony
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Mar 20, 2009

Expedition 19 Crew Ceremony

Expedition 19 Commander Gennady I. Padalka, left, watches as Flight Engineer Michael R. Barratt plants a tree during...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2018

Day of Remembrance

NASA personnel and members of the public watch as a wreath is laid at Tomb of the Unknowns during NASA's Day of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember
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Feb 5, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember

ISS038-E-042665 (5 Feb. 2014) --- Solar array panels on the Russian segment of the International Space Station and a...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember
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Feb 5, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember

ISS038-E-042636 (5 Feb. 2014) --- A portion of the Russian segment of the International Space Station and Earth's...

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NASA image: What's Up: October 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 30, 2022

What's Up: October 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in October 2022? Enjoy giant planets Jupiter and Saturn all night throughout...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4913
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Sep 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician watches the nose gear on space shuttle Atlantis as it is stowed during a landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5212
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians watch as space shuttle Endeavour is lowered onto the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Vultures
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Jan 30, 2017

Nature Photography - Vultures

A vulture watches from a perch on sandy dunes at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a border...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5859
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Oct 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians watch as space shuttle Atlantis moves from Orbiter Processing Facility-2 to the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1440
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Sep 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Firefighters hold their hoses on a burning simulated aircraft, creating a rainbow....

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Soyuz Rollout
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Sep 27, 2009

Expedition 21 Soyuz Rollout

A Russian security patrol officer stands watch along the railroad tracks as the Soyuz rocket is rolled out to the...

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NASA image: KSC-82PC-0299
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Mar 22, 1982

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Columbia is cheered on its way by distinguished guests viewing the launch from the Schwartz Road VIP site, located...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Through the Eyes of NASA
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse Through the Eyes of NASA

Watch with us as a total solar eclipse moves across Mexico, the United States and Canada. Weather permitting, people...

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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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