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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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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Against a dimming sky after sunset, lights on the structures on Launch Pad 39B cast a...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1305
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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lights glow around Space Shuttle Discovery as it stands revealed after rollback of the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1393
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Jun 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following rollback of the rotating service structure, or RSS, on Launch Pad 39A, Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1313
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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 14, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-110 Mission astronauts Steven L. Smith (right) and Rex J. Walheim work in tandem on the third scheduled EVA...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1401
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Cameras are prepared to record the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis from Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1502
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May 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the rotating service structure, or RSS,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1500
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May 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the rotating service structure begins...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 17, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), newly equipped with its new 27,000- pound S0 (S-zero)...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1303
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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the July 1 launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1398
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following sunrise on a cloudy Florida day, Space Shuttle Atlantis awaits launch atop a...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1298
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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the July 1 launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121, the...

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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the July 1 launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121, the...

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Jun 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As the sun sets, painting pink and lavender clouds, the Space Shuttle Discovery is...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1312
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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 14, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-110 mission specialist Lee M.E. Morin carries an affixed 35 mm camera to record work which is being performed on...

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NASA image: NASA Prepares Webb Telescope Pathfinder for Famous Chamber
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Prepares Webb Telescope Pathfinder for Famous Chamber

Engineers and technicians manually deployed the secondary mirror support structure (SMSS) of the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Star City, Russia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Star City, Russia

This radar image shows the Star City cosmonaut training center, east of Moscow, Russia. Four American astronauts are...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Glenn
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Jan 27, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Glenn

During a visit to NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, NASA Administrator Jared...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Glenn
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Jan 27, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Glenn

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman looks inside Vacuum Facility-6 in the Electric Propulsion and Power Laboratory...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

On July 30, 2025, members of the Starpath team discuss what final preparations need to be made before the chamber is...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

NASA test engineers with the Environmental Test Facility at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center situate the rover...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Starpath’s rover freely rests on a concrete slab at the end of a platform at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in...

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Feb 21, 2025

Ep373_Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon

Ep373 Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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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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