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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-01PP-0452
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Mar 8, 2001

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Before entering Space Shuttle Discovery, STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas is helped with his launch and...

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NASA image: Progress Spacecraft docks with the ISS during Expedition 12
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Dec 23, 2005

Progress Spacecraft docks with the ISS during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-13564 (23 Dec. 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4400
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Aug 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4402
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Aug 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5146
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Sep 20, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – ED09-0253-108) Space shuttle Discovery and its modified 747 carrier aircraft lift...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4399
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Aug 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: iss064m260511659B_Expedition_64_Northrop_Grumman_CRS-15_Cygnus_Launch_210220
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Feb 21, 2021

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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CARGO SHIP TAKES OFF FOR THE SPACE STATION An unpiloted Northrop Grumman resupply ship launched...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4304
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Aug 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0452
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Mar 8, 2001

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Before entering Space Shuttle Discovery, STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas is helped with his launch and...

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NASA image: iss012e22744
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Dec 23, 2005

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ISS012-E-22744 (23 Dec. 2005) --- Cosmonaut Valery I. Tokarev, Expedition 12 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Expedition 67 SpaceX Dragon CRS-25 Cargo Ship Departs International Space Station - Aug. 19, 2022
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Aug 19, 2022

Expedition 67 SpaceX Dragon CRS-25 Cargo Ship Departs International Space Station - Aug. 19, 2022

Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, the unpiloted SpaceX Cargo Dragon undocked from the International...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Yellowstone Park, Wyoming
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Yellowstone Park, Wyoming

These two radar images show the majestic Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, the oldest national park in the United...

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Sep 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The nose of NASA's Super Guppy aircraft opens to reveal the Joint Airlock Module the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1343
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Sep 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's Super Guppy aircraft lands at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility with its cargo,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1343
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Sep 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA's Super Guppy aircraft lands at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility with its cargo,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1344
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Sep 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The nose of NASA's Super Guppy aircraft opens to reveal the Joint Airlock Module the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4821
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Aug 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Shortly after 8 p.m. EDT, black clouds from the west roll past the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0451
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Mar 8, 2001

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Before entering Space Shuttle Discovery, STS-102 Mission Specialist James Voss (center) is helped preparing his...

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NASA image: Cygnus unberth
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Feb 19, 2016

Cygnus unberth

ISS046e043433 (02/19/2016) --- The Expedition 46 crew took out the trash recently when it released the Orbital ATK...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0427
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Mar 8, 2001

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STS-102 Mission Specialist Susan Helms shows her pleasure at the imminent launch to the International Space Station....

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5145
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Sep 20, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – ED09-0253-103) Space shuttle Discovery and its modified 747 carrier aircraft lift...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2125
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Apr 15, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A 20-ton crane supports the Delta II second stage for NASA's Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0429
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Mar 8, 2001

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STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards signals thumbs up for launch as he suits up in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: VAB Platform K(2) Lift & Install into Highbay 3
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Mar 7, 2016

VAB Platform K(2) Lift & Install into Highbay 3

A 250-ton crane is used to lift the second half of the K-level work platforms for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)...

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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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