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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: ARC-2007-ACD07-0074-015
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Apr 25, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0074-015

Desk top scanner used to inspect Orion Heat Schield Materials with Mike Derouen

ARC
NASA image: Astronaut Collins - Gemini 10 - Young - MSC
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronaut Collins - Gemini 10 - Young - MSC

S66-46477 (18 July 1966) --- Close-up of astronaut Michael Collins, Gemini-10 pilot, making final adjustments and...

JSC
NASA image: Astronauts Scott and Irwin join geologists in looking at Apollo 15 samples
Image
Aug 9, 1971

Astronauts Scott and Irwin join geologists in looking at Apollo 15 samples

S71-43203 (9 Aug. 1971) --- Astronauts David R. Scott, left foreground, and James B. Irwin, right foreground, join...

JSC
NASA image: Closeup view of docking system of the Apollo spacecraft
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Jan 1, 1968

Closeup view of docking system of the Apollo spacecraft

S68-50870 (1968) --- An engineering set up illustrating the probe portion of the docking system of the Apollo...

JSC
NASA image: View of the Skylab space station cluster photographed against black sky
Image
Jul 28, 1973

View of the Skylab space station cluster photographed against black sky

SL3-114-1682 (28 July 1973) --- A close-up view of the Skylab Space Station photographed against an Earth background...

JSC
NASA image: Closeup view of docking system of the Apollo spacecraft
Image
Jan 1, 1968

Closeup view of docking system of the Apollo spacecraft

S68-50869 (1968) --- An engineering set up illustrating the docking system of the Apollo spacecraft. During docking...

JSC
NASA image: GRC-2009-C-03149
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Sep 7, 2005

GRC-2009-C-03149

Worker conducting inspection of concrete at the NASA Plum Brook Station Space Power Facility Vacuum Chamber Dome...

GRC
NASA image: 1000769
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May 27, 2010

1000769

POST TEST INSPECTION ON P9038-SRTMV-N1 24" MOTOR (LEFT) SARA HOWSE, EM41 MATERIALS ENGINEER; (RIGHT) RANDY HANDLEY,...

MSFC
NASA image: 1200948
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Sep 14, 2012

1200948

JAMES HANSEN AND HIS WIFE MARGARET INSPECT PHOTOS ON DISPLAY OF NEIL ARMSTRONG PRIOR TO HANSEN’S PRESENTATION TO...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0203-14
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Jul 19, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0203-14

New renovated NASA Ames Research Center 12ft Pressure Wind Tunnel view of test section as 2 mechanics inspect model...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1966-A-37250
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Jun 22, 1966

ARC-1966-A-37250

Thomas N. Canning, Hypersonic Free-Flight Branch Chief, inspects breech of the counter flow section of gun....

ARC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1182
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Aug 14, 2002

KSC-02pd1182

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A jacking, equalization and leveling (JEL) cylinder and bearing from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2214
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Sep 16, 2005

KSC-05PD-2214

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, workers secure the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1913
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Dec 14, 2000

KSC-00pp1913

A KSC solid rocket booster worker inspects the reusable cables and connectors located inside the external tank...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1180
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Aug 14, 2002

KSC-02pd1180

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A crane lifts a jacking, equalization and leveling (JEL) cylinder and bearing from...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2210
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Sep 16, 2005

KSC-05PD-2210

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, the Canadian-built...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1913
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Dec 14, 2000

KSC00pp1913

A KSC solid rocket booster worker inspects the reusable cables and connectors located inside the external tank...

KSC
NASA image: STS_135_CEIT
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Apr 8, 2011

STS_135_CEIT

JSC2011-E-040366 (8 April 2011) --- Close-up photo of tools taken during the STS-135 crew members' inspection of the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1295
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Aug 30, 2002

KSC-02pd1295

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The final Jacking, Equalization and Leveling (JEL) cylinder is moved to Crawler...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2205
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Sep 16, 2005

KSC-05PD-2205

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, workers at left are...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2212
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Sep 16, 2005

KSC-05PD-2212

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, the the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2206
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Sep 16, 2005

KSC-05PD-2206

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, workers prepare to...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1589
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Mar 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1589

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Frank Pelkey, a United Space Alliance technician at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1591
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Mar 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1591

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Frank Pelkey, a United Space Alliance technician at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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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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