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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: Gerst during BASS-II experiment
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Jul 30, 2014

Gerst during BASS-II experiment

ISS040-E-083576 (30 July 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0699
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The clouds of smoke and steam generated during liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp0481
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Apr 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames erupt from beneath the solid rocket boosters as Space Shuttle Atlantis begins...

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NASA image: Pettit works with the SLICE at the MSG in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 9, 2012

Pettit works with the SLICE at the MSG in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-128918 (9 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: iss065e369687
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Sep 8, 2021

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iss065e369687 (Sept. 8, 2021) ----NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei replaces an...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1892
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Jul 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Repairs are ongoing in the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: CIR MDCA replacement
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May 13, 2015

CIR MDCA replacement

ISS043E190395 (05/13/2015) --- NASA astronaut Terry Virts prepares the Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus from...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1805
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Nearby waters capture the brilliance of Space Shuttle Endeavour's flames as it leaps...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague swaps samples of materials to observe how they burn in weightlessness
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Jan 13, 2025

Astronaut Nick Hague swaps samples of materials to observe how they burn in weightlessness

iss072e456120 (Jan. 13, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague works in the Destiny...

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NASA image: iss059e060847
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May 10, 2019

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iss059e060847 (May 12, 2019) --- Astronaut David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency works on the Combustion...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1443
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Sep 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A firefighter (right) holds a water hose in readiness as others enter a smoke-filled...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1441
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Sep 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Mobile Aircraft Fire Trainer vehicle from Naval Station Mayport, Fla., stands by...

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NASA image: Burner Rig Laboratory
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May 12, 2015

Burner Rig Laboratory

The Fuel Burner Rig is a test laboratory at NASA Glenn, which subjects new jet engine materials, treated with...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1473
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- -- Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39A with a crew of seven on board....

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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A fish-eye camera lens captures the movement of the rotating service structure (RSS) at...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0190
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Feb 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Rotating Service Structure has rolled back to launch position for the second time...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1308
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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3698
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Jun 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1299
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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, workers check one of the two trucks that move the rotating service...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4418
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Aug 4, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crawler-transporter delivers space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1306
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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from an upper level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space...

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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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