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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: STS-109 MS Massimino and Newman replace Reaction Wheel assembly during EVA 2
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Mar 5, 2002

STS-109 MS Massimino and Newman replace Reaction Wheel assembly during EVA 2

With his feet secured on a platform connected to the remote manipulator system (RMS) robotic arm of the Space...

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Oct 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The brilliance of the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis is reflected in nearby waters....

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB
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Feb 22, 2019

Mobile Launcher CSITU Swing Testing in VAB

A view of the new work platforms in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building on Feb. 22, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: OMB Director and Bridenstine Visit
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Aug 28, 2020

OMB Director and Bridenstine Visit

Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, second from left, and NASA...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman works inside the Kibo laboratory module
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman works inside the Kibo laboratory module

iss073e0982912 (Oct. 28, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman works inside the...

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NASA image: Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC
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Feb 17, 2017

Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC

Tom Engler, director of Center Planning and Development at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, speaks to members of the...

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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Robotic arm experts begin inspection of a scrape on the surface of the honeycomb shell...

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NASA image: Engineering Management Board Tour VAB
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Mar 22, 2017

Engineering Management Board Tour VAB

The view members of NASA’s Engineering Management Board had in looking up the Vehicle Assembly Building’s High Bay 3...

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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Robotic arm experts begin inspection of a scrape on the surface of the honeycomb shell...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft is seen as the work platforms around it are closed following encapsulation in its fairing...

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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Robotic arm experts begin inspection of a scrape on the surface of the honeycomb shell...

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NASA image: Noguchi works at Canadarm2 Workstation in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Jan 12, 2010

Noguchi works at Canadarm2 Workstation in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-023604 (12 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22...

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Apr 19, 2016

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ISS047e066248 (04/19/2016) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 47 Flight Engineer Jeff Williams works with the Wet Lab...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft, encapsulated in its fairing, is rotated from a horizontal position back into a vertical...

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Jan 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, with the National Space Development Agency...

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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The opening shown here is the site where the honeycomb shell around Endeavour's...

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Aug 27, 2019

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iss060e045088 (Aug. 27, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan of NASA works with the Multi-use...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3738
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Jun 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Ares I-X...

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Nov 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The site being identified in the photo is the scrape on the surface of the honeycomb...

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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins...

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Nov 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of a team of robotic experts looks at the site of the scrape on the surface of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft is seen as the work platforms around it are retracted in preparation for being...

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Mar 14, 2018

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jsc2018e025518 - In the Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, work platforms are placed in...

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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, the orbiter boom sensor system is lifted above...

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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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