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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: jsc2007e18072
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Apr 9, 2007

jsc2007e18072

JSC2007-E-18072 (9 April 2007) --- Astronauts Paolo Nespoli (foreground), STS-120 mission specialist representing...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5905
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Jul 18, 2011

KSC-2011-5905

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Astrotech payload processing facility near Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Atlas...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Nov 1, 1983

Microgravity

The Space Shuttle was designed to carry large payloads into Earth orbit. One of the most important payloads is...

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NASA image: KSC-06pp2751
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Dec 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The smoke and steam obscure Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Discovery rockets through...

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NASA image: STS-124 and Expedition 17 crew greet after docking
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Jun 2, 2008

STS-124 and Expedition 17 crew greet after docking

S124-E-005615 (2 June 2008) --- The STS-124 and Expedition 17 crewmembers greet each other shortly after Space...

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NASA image: Scott and Doi stand on the MPESS in the payload bay waiting to catch Spartan
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Nov 24, 1997

Scott and Doi stand on the MPESS in the payload bay waiting to catch Spartan

STS087-320-025 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Astronauts Winston E. Scott (left) and Takao Doi (partially...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-58
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Jul 28, 1998

Earth observations during STS-58

STS058-92-064 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- This oblique view, looking northeast from central Egypt, shows great expanses...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1556
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft is ready for a test...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1553
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA pilot Rick Hull and aerospace engineer Brian Barnett are strapped into their seats...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 23, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-017377 (23 June 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2553
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud threatens to obscure the view of space shuttle Discovery as it hurtles...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1545
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F aircraft...

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NASA image: Bursch and Walz in Quest Airlock for EVA 3, Expedition Four
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Feb 20, 2002

Bursch and Walz in Quest Airlock for EVA 3, Expedition Four

ISS004-E-8039 (20 February 2002) --- Astronauts Daniel W. Bursch and Carl E. Walz (obscured) go through preparations...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1975

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

The family of High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO) instruments consisted of three unmarned scientific...

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NASA image: Hidden Supernova Spotted by Spitzer
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Aug 4, 2021

Hidden Supernova Spotted by Spitzer

This image shows galaxy Arp 148, captured by NASA's Spitzer and Hubble telescopes. Inside the white circle is...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2
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Nov 18, 2009

Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2

ISS021-E-029489 (18 Nov. 2009) --- STS-129 and Expedition 21 crew members greet each other shortly after Space...

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NASA image: Dust over Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Dust over Japan

March 24, 2010 - Dust over Japan This image of gray/brown dust being blown over Japan was captured on March 21, 2010...

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NASA image: s133e007438
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Feb 28, 2011

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S133-E-007438 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Alvin Drew and Steve Bowen (mostly obscured at center), both...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during a session of EVA
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Jul 12, 2011

Exterior view of the ISS taken during a session of EVA

ISS028-E-016225 (12 July 2011) --- Components of the International Space Station, though moving along at 17,500...

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NASA image: HTV Unberth and Release
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Oct 30, 2009

HTV Unberth and Release

ISS021-E-016836 (30 Oct. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International...

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NASA image: Kelly and Kondratyev in Node 2 following STS-134 Hatch Opening
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May 18, 2011

Kelly and Kondratyev in Node 2 following STS-134 Hatch Opening

ISS027-E-032653 (18 May 2011) --- Two crew commanders greet and reunite onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1551
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft is ready for a test...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1546
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Jul 12, 2005

KSC-05pd-1546

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F aircraft...

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NASA image: Behnken and Patrick during EVA 1
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Feb 12, 2010

Behnken and Patrick during EVA 1

S130-E-007507 (11 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Nicholas Patrick (partially obscured at left),...

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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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