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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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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, an eager and smiling STS-99 crew gathers for breakfast before suiting up...

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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie smiles during suitup in final launch...

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Feb 11, 2000

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STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie appears to wave while the closeout crew in the White Room checks his launch and entry...

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Jan 27, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss (Ph.D.) looks happy after landing at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare...

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May 6, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2, spacecraft is being...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0118
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel waves as he suits up during final launch...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0168
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Feb 7, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard P.J. Thiele of Germany arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft eager to prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0202
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Feb 9, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building's suitup room, Carlos Gillis (left) and Leonard Groce (right)help STS-99...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0202
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Feb 9, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building's suitup room, Carlos Gillis (left) and Leonard Groce (right)help STS-99...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0107
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Jan 27, 2000

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STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch of Endeavour Jan. 31 at...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0199
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Feb 9, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building's suitup room, Andre Denard, with United Space Alliance, helps STS-99...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0232
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Feb 11, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan holds a memento from friends before entering orbiter Endeavour. With...

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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, a smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss holds an inflated map globe...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0208
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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele of Germany smiles as suit...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0174
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Feb 7, 2000

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After addressing the media at the Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-99 crew wave goodbye as they leave for crew...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0231
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Feb 11, 2000

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Before entering the orbiter Endeavour, STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel shakes hands with Chris Meinert, closeout chief...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1657
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May 6, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Ocean Surface Topography Mission, or OSTM/Jason 2, spacecraft is being...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0169
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Feb 7, 2000

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A smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft eager to prepare...

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NASA image: SWOT Rollout
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Rollout

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard is seen as it rolls...

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NASA image: SWOT Launch
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Dec 16, 2022

SWOT Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard, Friday,...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard is seen as...

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NASA image: SWOT Launch
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Dec 16, 2022

SWOT Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard, Friday,...

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NASA image: SWOT Launch
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Dec 16, 2022

SWOT Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard, Friday,...

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NASA image: SWOT Rollout
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Rollout

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard is seen as it rolls...

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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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