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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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Jun 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) is mated to the upper stage of the Boeing Delta...

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NASA image: Expedition 14 Preflight
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Sep 17, 2006

Expedition 14 Preflight

American spaceflight participant Anousheh Ansari rides the bus with doctors and her fellow crew mates from the...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Grunsfeld during  third EVA
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Mar 6, 2002

STS-109 MS Grunsfeld during third EVA

STS109-E-5381 (6 March 2002) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, payload commander, gives a "thumbs up"...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour hovers above the ground as it is lifted into the mate-demate device...

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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Atlantis, on top of its transporter, comes to a stop in the transfer aisle...

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Oct 2, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist William S. McArthur Jr. smiles for the camera during inspection of the payload (left) in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins reacts after an interview question in the Oprah Winfrey Theater at the...

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Jan 5, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 41 in Florida, operations are...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5173
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is lifted into the mate-demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc383
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Mar 19, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and attached...

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Mar 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II rocket on Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, waits for...

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Jul 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., Boeing workers make final...

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Jul 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, workers detach the overhead crane from the...

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Jul 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis is the focus of media attention as it rolls from the Orbiter...

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Sep 7, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, photographers focus on the Integrated Truss Structure Z1, an element of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5277
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Sep 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Seen from the mate-demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1606
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Jun 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech, an overhead crane lifts the Dawn spacecraft from its stand to move it...

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Sep 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Getting ready for a simulated countdown, STS-92 Mission Specialists Leroy Chiao, Peter...

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Sep 13, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-92 Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao has his launch and entry suit...

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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – While space shuttle Endeavour rolls toward the Shuttle Landing Facility, employees at NASA's...

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NASA image: MS Wisoff with duct tape on the middeck
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Jan 12, 1997

MS Wisoff with duct tape on the middeck

STS081-E-5009 (12 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Peter J. K. (Jeff) Wisoff, mission specialist, helps carry out tasks of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc151
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Jan 14, 1998

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The Photovoltaic Module 1 Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA) is moved past a Pressurized Mating Adapter in Kennedy...

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Jun 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Complex 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second stage of the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1547
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Jul 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With guidelines attached, the second stage of the Boeing Delta II rocket is lifted by a...

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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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