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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: Hydaspis Chaos - False Color
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Mar 16, 2021

Hydaspis Chaos - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

JPL
NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC Pad 39B
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Feb 3, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, roll out to KSC LC Pad 39B

S89-28107 (3 Feb 1989) --- A low angle view of the Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a mobile launch platform, during...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0916
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Mission Specialist Bill McArthur (with tool in hand) gets a close look at the...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-078
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Sep 5, 2001

KSC-01KODI-078

KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - Inside the Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), the final stage of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0911
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Jul 12, 2000

KSC-00pp0911

As part of Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities, STS-92 Mission Specialists Jeff Wisoff (left) and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1607
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Oct 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39A, a trainer (right) explains use of the slidewire basket, part of the...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1283
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-104 crew heads for the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B. Leading...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3994
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Dec 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Two U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen from aboard USS John P. Murtha as...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 departs from the flight deck of USS John P....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5682
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Jul 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-135 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim, front center, takes a stroll underneath space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1118
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Jan 12, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: The InSight Lander
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Jan 25, 2018

The InSight Lander

This artist's concept shows the InSight lander, its sensors, cameras and instruments. InSight is will take the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5615
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Nov 10, 2010

KSC-2010-5615

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers take photos of the...

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NASA image: jsc2014e093280
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Nov 18, 2014

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6156: Bundled up against chilly temperatures, Expedition 42/43 crewmembers Terry Virts of NASA (front row, left),...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3998
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Dec 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1117
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Jan 12, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1119
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Jan 12, 2011

KSC-2011-1119

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Feb 5, 1979

Space Science

On February 5, 1979, Voyager 1 made its closest approach to Jupiter since early 1974 and 1975 when Pioneers 10 and...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 8, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-108 crew members take a break from their training to pose for their preflight portrait. Astronauts Dominic...

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NASA image: Sturckow poses for photo in the FWD MDDK on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 18, 2007

Sturckow poses for photo in the FWD MDDK on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-07902 (18 June 2007) --- Astronaut Rick Sturckow, commander, pauses for a crewmate to take his picture during...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1115
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Jan 12, 2011

KSC-2011-1115

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1559
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Oct 16, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Expedition 6 crew member Donald Pettit concentrates on driving an M-113 armored...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1322
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Sep 13, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Bill McArthur gets ready to take his turn at driving the M-113, part of emergency egress...

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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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