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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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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Mission Specialist Mike Foreman talks to the media about his experiences on the...

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Mar 26, 2008

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Mission Control in Houston gives the STS-123 crew a 'go' for the derobit burn that sets Endeavour on course for an...

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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Pilot Gregory H. Johnson talks to the media about his experiences on the mission to...

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Mar 26, 2008

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See the last exciting moments of the STS-123 mission as Endeavour approaches Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing...

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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Pilot Gregory H. Johnson talks to the media about his experiences on the mission to...

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NASA image: OCI is Prepared for Metrology
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Nov 2, 2022

OCI is Prepared for Metrology

Thermal blanket technicians, Aldine Joseph-pierre and Paula Cain, adjust blankets on the Ocean Color Instrument...

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Mar 26, 2008

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After landing on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-123...

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NASA image: Record-Breaking Climate Trends 2016 – Rising Temperatures and Shrinking Sea Ice
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Jul 19, 2016

Record-Breaking Climate Trends 2016 – Rising Temperatures and Shrinking Sea Ice

Two key climate change indicators have broken numerous records through the first half of 2016, according to NASA...

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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, nears the entrance to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s...

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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, slowly enters the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy...

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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, enters the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician in the cab of crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, drives along the crawlerway toward...

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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, nears the entrance to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s...

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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, travels along the crawlerway toward the Vehicle Assembly...

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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, travels along the crawlerway toward the Vehicle Assembly...

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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, travels along the crawlerway toward the Vehicle Assembly...

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Jan 31, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crawler-transporter 2, or CT-2, slowly enters the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: 2016 Climate Trends Continue to Break Records
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Dec 8, 2017

2016 Climate Trends Continue to Break Records

Two key climate change indicators -- global surface temperatures and Arctic sea ice extent -- have broken numerous...

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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Mission Specialist Takao Doi talks to the media about his experiences on the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0846
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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- Space shuttle Endeavour crew members meet with the media to discuss their experiences on...

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NASA image: OCI Installed to Ground Support Equipment Application for Tilt or Rotation
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Apr 8, 2022

OCI Installed to Ground Support Equipment Application for Tilt or Rotation

Mechanical technician, Thomas Huber, tightens bolts on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is installed onto the Ground...

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NASA image: OCI Electro Magnetic Interference and Electrical Ground Support Equipment Team Photo
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Jun 24, 2022

OCI Electro Magnetic Interference and Electrical Ground Support Equipment Team Photo

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) & Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)...

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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- Space shuttle Endeavour crew members meet with the media to discuss their experiences on...

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Jun 25, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A beach ball-sized infrared camera, part of the Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR),...

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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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