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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: Ejection Seat Install
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Feb 7, 2022

Ejection Seat Install

NASA Life Support Technician Mathew Sechler provides support as the X-59’s ejection seat is installed into the...

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May 27, 1999

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In the white room prior to launch, STS-96 Commander Kent V. Rominger reaches to shake hands with Suit Technician...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Exercise
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Aug 23, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Exercise

A time-lapse video from Aug. 23/24, 2019, shows crews at NASA’s Stennis Space Center performing a lift-and-install...

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May 27, 1999

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Before entering the orbiter Discovery, STS-96 Mission Specialist Tamara E. Jernigan is checked out in the white room...

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May 24, 1999

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STS-96 Mission Specialist Julie Payette, who represents the Canadian Space Agency, responds to questions from the...

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May 27, 1999

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Before entering the orbiter Discovery, STS-96 Mission Specialist Valery Ivanovich Tokarev (center) is checked out by...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0580
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May 26, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B reveals the Space Shuttle...

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May 27, 1999

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The STS-96 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39B...

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May 24, 1999

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STS-96 Commander Kent V. Rominger smiles on his arrival at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF)...

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May 27, 1999

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NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (left) greets Mme. Aline Chretien, wife of the Canadian Prime Minister, at the...

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May 27, 1999

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STS-96 Pilot Rick D. Husband is checked out by white room closeout crew members before entering the orbiter...

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May 27, 1999

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The STS-96 crew gathers in the early morning for a snack in the Operations and Checkout Building before suiting up...

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May 27, 1999

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STS-96 Mission Specialist Ellen Ochoa chats with white room closeout crew members while being checked out for entry...

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Feb 25, 1999

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At Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., an umbrella-topped crane is secured to an ORU Transfer Device (OTD), a U.S.-built...

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Mar 25, 1999

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At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., STS-96 Mission Specialists Tamara E. Jernigan and Daniel T. Barry take turns...

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May 24, 1999

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The STS-96 crew gather at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after landing aboard the T-38 jet aircraft in the...

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May 27, 1999

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Before entering the orbiter Discovery, STS-96 Mission Specialist Daniel T. Barry is checked out in the white room by...

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May 27, 1999

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Before entering the orbiter Discovery, STS-96 Mission Specialist Julie Payette, with the Canadian Space Agency, is...

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May 24, 1999

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The STS-96 crew talk to the media at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility after arriving aboard T-38 jet aircraft. From...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0573
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May 24, 1999

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STS-96 Pilot Rick D. Husband waves on his arrival at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) aboard a...

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May 24, 1999

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STS-96 Mission Specialist Tamara E. Jernigan smiles in excitement on her arrival at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0590
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May 27, 1999

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The STS-96 crew smile and wave at onlookers as they eagerly head for the bus that will take them to Launch Pad 39B...

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May 26, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B reveals the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Recovery Testing
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Sep 14, 2014

Recovery Testing

Orion recovery training and operations continue in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 14, 2014. NASA and the Navy team on...

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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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