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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: KSC-05pd-0980
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May 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during the STS-122 Approach
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Feb 9, 2008

View of ISS taken during the STS-122 Approach

S122-E-007027 (9 Feb. 2008) --- This digital still image of the International Space Station was photographed through...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2515
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Nov 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - One of the blanket sewing machines used on Thermal Protection System materials has been...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1279
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Jun 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers are installing wiring in Discovery’s cargo...

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NASA image: STS-335 crew training, EVA TPS Overview with instructor John Ray
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Nov 3, 2010

STS-335 crew training, EVA TPS Overview with instructor John Ray

JSC2010-E-183523 (3 Nov. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim (left), STS-135 mission specialist; and Doug Hurley,...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5

S125-E-009591 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2255
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Oct 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the thermal protection system tiles on...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF
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Dec 15, 2009

STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF

JSC2009-E-284896 (15 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronauts Gregory H. Johnson (left), STS-134 pilot; along with astronauts...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield
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May 6, 2015

Orion Heat Shield

OVERSEEING ORION HEAT SHIELD WORK IN MARSHALL'S SEVEN-AXIS MILLING AND MACHINING FACILITY ARE, FROM LEFT, JOHN...

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NASA image: STS-335 crew training, EVA TPS Overview with instructor John Ray
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Nov 3, 2010

STS-335 crew training, EVA TPS Overview with instructor John Ray

JSC2010-E-183521 (3 Nov. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, participates in an EVA Thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0242
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At approximately 80-84 seconds after T-0 and liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia, a large...

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NASA image: iss059e005614
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Mar 29, 2019

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iss059e005614 (Match 29, 2019) -- NASA astronaut Anne McClain displays a spacesuit glove that is part of an...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5

S125-E-009593 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s...

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NASA image: Noguchi during EVA 1
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Jul 30, 2005

Noguchi during EVA 1

S114-E-6062 (30 July 2005) --- Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission specialist representing Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5

S125-E-009603 (18 May 2009) --- Astronauts John Grunsfeld (left) and Andrew Feustel, both STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1747
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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees move equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF),...

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NASA image: Tile survey seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Tile survey seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6396 (3 August 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery’s underside thermal protection tiles are featured in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0704
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians Mike Williams (left), Pearl Richardson...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF
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Dec 15, 2009

STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF

JSC2009-E-284895 (15 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronauts Gregory H. Johnson (left), STS-134 pilot; along with astronauts...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5

S125-E-009718 (18 May 2009) --- Astronauts John Grunsfeld (bottom) and Andrew Feustel, both STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0391
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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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NASA image: KSC-2010-3994
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Jul 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-133 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0981
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May 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, United Space...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier

The heat shield carrier for Orion’s Artemis IV mission is in view secured on a work stand in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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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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