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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-2009-6119
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Nov 5, 2009

KSC-2009-6119

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a bevy of cranes obscures the view of the tower on...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel and Fincke working during EVA-3
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May 25, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel and Fincke working during EVA-3

ISS028E-005312 (25 May 2011) --- With various components of the International Space Station and part of the space...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

S82-39793 (11 Nov. 1982) --- The Satellite Business Systems (SBS-3) spacecraft springs from its protective ?cradle?...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel and Fincke working during EVA-3
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May 25, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel and Fincke working during EVA-3

ISS028-E-005316 (25 May 2011) --- With various components of the International Space Station and part of the space...

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NASA image: STS-124 and ISS 17 crew on shuttle middeck
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Jun 8, 2008

STS-124 and ISS 17 crew on shuttle middeck

S124-E-007537 (8 June 2008) --- A "fish-eye" lens on a digital still camera was used to record this image of the...

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NASA image: Java, Indonesia
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Jan 20, 1996

Java, Indonesia

STS072-737-012 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The astronauts photographed this view of Java, an Indonesian island. Java lies...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1544
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Jul 12, 2005

KSC-05pd-1544

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., workers prepare the WB-57F aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1559
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla., the WB-57F aircraft takes off on a test...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover's Abrading Bit
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Jun 25, 2025

Perseverance Rover's Abrading Bit

This image shows the abrading bit used by NASA's Perseverance to get beneath the surface of Mars rocks. It was...

JPL
NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission
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Jan 22, 1997

Earth observations taken during STS-81 mission

STS081-750-048 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- This photograph, made with a handheld 70mm camera aimed through the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1638
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Jun 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --Smoke rises to obscure the Delta II rocket with NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope ,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1552
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA pilot Rick Hull climbs into the cockpit before a test flight of the WB-57F...

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NASA image: Mexico City, Mexico as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mexico City, Mexico as seen from STS-62

STS062-84-028 (4-18 March 1994) --- According to NASA scientists this image is the clearest photo of Mexico City...

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NASA image: Document a new HST task at the NBL with J. Hoffman and Mark Lee
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Jan 8, 1997

Document a new HST task at the NBL with J. Hoffman and Mark Lee

S97-00588 (8 Jan 1997) --- In the new Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the Sonny Carter Training Center...

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NASA image: PROTOCOL - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - TOUR - WASHINGTON, DC
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Sep 7, 1974

PROTOCOL - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - TOUR - WASHINGTON, DC

S74-29892 (7 Sept. 1974) --- President Gerald R. Ford removes the Soviet Soyuz spacecraft model from a model set...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc856
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Jul 16, 1998

KSC-98pc856

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 crew members inspect equipment in the SPACEHAB trainer at the SPACEHAB Payload...

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NASA image: iss012e21250
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Mar 21, 2006

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ISS012-E-21250 (2 March 2006) --- Dust and smog in northeast China are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Sep 6, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-78295 (6 Sept. 2006) --- Haze in the Po River Valley of Italy is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Oct 16, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-019616 (16 Oct. 2008) --- A dust storm in Turkmenistan, Central Asia is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Hubble’s Hidden Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble’s Hidden Galaxy

IC 342 is a challenging cosmic target. Although it is bright, the galaxy sits near the equator of the Milky Way’s...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Nov 15, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-003612 (15 Nov. 2013) --- Islands of the Four Mountains are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: iss031e123071
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Jun 14, 2012

iss031e123071

ISS031-E-123071 (14 June 2012) --- The Great Lakes in sunglint are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Star Formation in the DR21 Region A
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Apr 13, 2004

Star Formation in the DR21 Region A

Hidden behind a shroud of dust in the constellation Cygnus is a stellar nursery called DR21, which is giving birth...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from OV-105 during the STS-99 mission
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Feb 17, 2000

Earth observations taken from OV-105 during the STS-99 mission

S99-E-5555 (17 February 2000) --- As photographed from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, this oblique electronic still...

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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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