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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-04pd0581
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Mar 17, 2004

KSC-04pd0581

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. talks to students in a classroom at Howard...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Jan 1, 2019

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

A new image of Ultima Thule is seen on a screen during a press conference after the team received confirmation from...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0559
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Mar 17, 2004

KSC-04pd0559

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Howard Bishop Middle School in Gainesville, Fla., during a presentation that shared...

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NASA image: MS Linenger in sleep restraint
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Jan 12, 1997

MS Linenger in sleep restraint

STS081-E-5006 (12 Jan. 1997) --- Aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on its first day in orbit for the mission,...

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NASA image: Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)
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May 20, 1996

Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)

S77-E-5027 (20 May 1996)--- Following its deployment from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Spartan 207/Inflatable...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 3, 1991

Microgravity

The USML-1 Glovebox (GBX) is a multi-user facility supporting 16 experiments in fluid dynamics, combustion sciences,...

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NASA image: Views of Mission Control Center during launch of STS-8
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Aug 30, 1983

Views of Mission Control Center during launch of STS-8

Serving as spacecraft communicators (CAPCOM) are Astronauts Guy S. Gardner (left), William F. Fisher (center), Bryan...

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NASA image: The Youngest Crater on Charon?
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Oct 29, 2015

The Youngest Crater on Charon?

NASA's New Horizons scientists have discovered a striking contrast between one of the fresh craters on Pluto's...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd0573
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Mar 17, 2004

KSC-04pd0573

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. (center) is interviewed by TV station WUFT...

KSC
NASA image: SWOT Above Earth (Illustration)
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Above Earth (Illustration)

This illustration depicts the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a mission led by NASA and the...

JPL
NASA image: s48-e-013
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Nov 8, 2012

s48-e-013

S48-E-013 (15 Sept 1991) --- The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) in the payload bay of the earth-...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0579
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Mar 17, 2004

KSC-04pd0579

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. talks to a student about his project in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2411
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May 22, 2013

KSC-2013-2411

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida Today reporter Todd Halvorson, shares his expertise and experiences with nine Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0582
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Mar 17, 2004

KSC-04pd0582

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. looks at a student’s computer project after his...

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NASA image: SWOT in Orbit With View of KaRIn Instrument (Illustration)
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT in Orbit With View of KaRIn Instrument (Illustration)

This illustration depicts the Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite, a mission led by NASA and the French...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd0568
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Mar 17, 2004

KSC-04pd0568

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. (rear, second from right) poses with students...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1375
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Sep 26, 2002

KSC-02pd1375

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup view of the camera mounted on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2422
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May 22, 2013

KSC-2013-2422

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A group of nine Florida Institute of Technology aspiring journalists observe the interior of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2423
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May 22, 2013

KSC-2013-2423

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A group of nine Florida Institute of Technology aspiring journalists walk on the outside of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 7, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

A color video camera mounted to the top of the External Tank (ET) provided this spectacular never-before-seen view...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 7, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

A color video camera mounted to the top of the External Tank (ET) provided this spectacular never-before-seen view...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd0585
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Mar 17, 2004

KSC-04pd0585

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. looks at a student’s computer project after his...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2409
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May 22, 2013

KSC-2013-2409

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Eman Mareh, one of nine Florida Institute of Technology aspiring journalists visiting Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc638
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May 26, 1998

KSC-98pc638

The SPACEHAB Single Module, is shown from the aft, with the SPACEHAB Universal Communication System (SHUCS) payload...

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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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