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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: SpaceX CRS-14 Post Launch Conference
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Apr 2, 2018

SpaceX CRS-14 Post Launch Conference

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, from left, Josh Finch of NASA...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Toward Exploration Mission-1 - Trek to Lau
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Toward Exploration Mission-1 - Trek to Lau

NASA's crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) with the mobile launcher (ML) atop begins its trek along the crawlerway to...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0990
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Jun 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As part of the Crew Equipment Interface Test, members of the STS-112 crew look at the...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3

NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, is at the entrance to High Bay 3 at the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Small Business Expo
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Oct 23, 2018

Small Business Expo

Attendees talk to representatives from Kennedy Space Center's Central Industry Assistance Office, during the...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3

Technicians lay wooden planks down in the tracks to the entrance to High Bay 3 in the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3

As a brilliant sun shines through, NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, begins the move into High Bay...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 Employee Event
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 Employee Event

Mike Bolger, program manager of Exploration Ground Systems, speaks to workers and guests during an employee event...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Toward Exploration Mission-1 - Trek to Lau
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Toward Exploration Mission-1 - Trek to Lau

A close-up view of NASA's crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) with the mobile launcher (ML) atop as it slowly moves along...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0543
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Feb 25, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Garrett Reisman tests the communications in his helmet...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers during Galileo pre-deployment exercises on flight deck
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers during Galileo pre-deployment exercises on flight deck

STS034-09-007 (23 Oct. 1989) --- Having been in space only a few hours, three of the STS-34 astronaut crew prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1062
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Jun 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a Crew Equipment Interface Test, STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Prelaunch Training Event
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Jul 31, 2019

SpaceX Crew Prelaunch Training Event

NASA and SpaceX held a joint training event for pre-launch operations, which provided an opportunity for the crew...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 4, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Prelaunch News Conference

Kenny Todd, deputy program manager, International Space Station Program Office, is introduced during a CRS-21...

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NASA image: Expedition One CDR Shepherd with IMAX camera
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Feb 11, 2001

Expedition One CDR Shepherd with IMAX camera

STS98-E-5164 (11 February 2001) --- Astronaut William M. (Bill) Shepherd documents activity onboard the newly...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3

Preparations are underway to move NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, into High Bay 3 at the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0519
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Apr 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew examine equipment...

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NASA image: The Mojave Desert serves as a stark background for NASA’s Pilatus PC-12 flying near Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 18, 2024.
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Sep 18, 2024

The Mojave Desert serves as a stark background for NASA’s Pilatus PC-12 flying near Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Sept. 18, 2024.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology to test and evaluate communication, navigation, and surveillance systems,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0918
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Jul 12, 2000

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Checking out the tools they will be using on the STS-92 mission are Mission Specialists Jeff Wisoff (left) and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Prelaunch Training Event
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Jul 31, 2019

SpaceX Crew Prelaunch Training Event

NASA and SpaceX held a joint training event for pre-launch operations, which provided an opportunity for the crew...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0919
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On a platform inside the payload bay of Discovery, STS-92 Mission Specialists Leroy...

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NASA image: STS-98 and Expedition One crew prepare to open U.S. Lab hatch
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Feb 11, 2001

STS-98 and Expedition One crew prepare to open U.S. Lab hatch

STS098-352-0025 (11 February 2001) --- STS-98 mission commander Kenneth D. Cockrell (left) assists as Expedition One...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3

The giant cleats of crawler-transporter 2 are in view as a technician monitors the progress of the move of NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0550
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Feb 25, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Pilot Gregory H. Johnson tests the communications in his helmet before the...

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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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