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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-2009-3481
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Work is under way to separate space shuttle Atlantis from the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or...

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NASA image: SNC Pressure Test Article Arrival
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Jun 3, 2020

SNC Pressure Test Article Arrival

Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser pressure test article is moved into the low bay of the Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-077
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, on its Mobile Launcher Platform, arrives at Launch Pad 39B....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2167
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Oct 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Turn Basin in Launch Complex 39, KSC workers prepare to secure External Tank 118...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0030
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Jan 9, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-116 Pilot William Oefelein (left),...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2131
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Oct 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building prepare to lower the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0952
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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the mock countdown on Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins (left)...

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NASA image: Payette and Wakata in JPM
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Jul 18, 2009

Payette and Wakata in JPM

ISS020-E-022321 (18 July 2009) --- On the second day of joint activities between the STS-127 astronauts and ISS...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is helped of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Landing Preparations
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Feb 25, 2018

Expedition 54 Landing Preparations

NASA Director for Human Space Flight Programs, Russia, Chad Rowe, left talks during a meeting with NASA, Roscosmos...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Landing
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Apr 30, 2004

Expedition 8 Landing

Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, left, Soyuz Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri and European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Arrival
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Apr 12, 2004

Expedition 9 Arrival

Expedition 9 Flight Engineer and NASA International Space Station Science Officer Mike Fincke, left, Expedition 9...

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May 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Launch Pad 39A, Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is ready for installation...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1252
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Jun 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers make a final check inside the hatch...

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NASA image: MLP-1 on Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2)
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Mar 22, 2017

MLP-1 on Crawler Transporter 2 (CT-2)

NASA's upgraded crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2), carrying mobile launcher platform 1, moves slowly along the crawlerway...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Launch Day
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Oct 11, 2008

Expedition 18 Launch Day

Expedition 18 Flight Engineer Yuri V. Lonchakov, bottom, Expedition 18 Commander Michael Fincke and American...

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Jul 31, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An X-band (left) and a C-band radar antenna are prepared to observe the MESSENGER...

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NASA image: Expedition 60 Soyuz MS-11 Landing
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Oct 3, 2019

Expedition 60 Soyuz MS-11 Landing

The drogue parachute of the Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft is seen coming down after the capsule landed with Expedition 60...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1644
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Jul 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 16, 2011

Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing

A Russian all terrain vehicle (ATV) takes Expedition 26 Commander Scott Kelly to a helicopter from the Soyuz TMA-01M...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4586
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Aug 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 4, a crane lowers the Ares...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1681
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Nov 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Commander James Wetherbee arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility to get...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Soyuz TMA-13 Rollout
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Oct 10, 2008

Expedition 18 Soyuz TMA-13 Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft is transported by railcar to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2941
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Apr 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-133 Commander...

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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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