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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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Aug 6, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – NASA astronaut Nicole Stott prepares for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3298
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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, visitors talk with U.S. Navy personnel and view...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3433
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The sun sets into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego following the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3914
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Sep 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle floats in the Pacific Ocean during the third day of Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3942
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – An H60-S helicopter takes off from the deck of the USS Anchorage during the first day of Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3929
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Sep 11, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage is docked at Naval Base San Diego during loading operations in its well deck...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3294
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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, NASA's Orion boilerplate test vehicle is on...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3299
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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, former NASA astronaut Heidi Piper signs the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3981
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Sep 16, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A rigid hull inflatable boat, with U.S. Navy personnel aboard, is being lowered into the water...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 3, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

The USS San Diego is docked at Naval Base San Diego in California after returning from Underway Recovery Test 5 in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4099
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Sep 18, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A weather balloon is released on the deck of the USS Anchorage during mission simulation day for...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3315
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Jul 30, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle and cradle...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 2, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

The USS San Diego is docked at Naval Base San Diego in California after returning from Underway Recovery Test 5 in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3413
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Aug 2, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Inside the well deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage, the Orion boilerplate test vehicle has...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 2, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

The USS San Diego is docked at Naval Base San Diego in California after returning from Underway Recovery Test 5 in...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3521
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Aug 14, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The USS Anchorage has docked at Naval Base San Diego after completion of the Orion Underway...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3938
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – John Casper, retired NASA astronaut and Special Assistant for Program Integration for the Orion...

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

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-14843 (6 May 2006) --- Calcite Quarry, Michigan is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3301
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Jul 28, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, children pick up Orion posters from U.S. Navy...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 29, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

NASA, contractor and U.S. Navy personnel are on the deck of the USS San Diego as the sun sets on the fourth day of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3935
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Sep 15, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy personnel stand on the deck of the USS Anchorage as the ship...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 30, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

U.S. Navy divers and other personnel in rigid hull inflatable boats have attached tether lines to a test version of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3377
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Aug 6, 2014

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Todd May, NASA Space Launch System Program manager, talks with a reporter in the well deck of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3430
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Aug 4, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel depart from the well deck of the USS Anchorage in rigid hull inflatable...

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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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