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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-2013-3738
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Oct 23, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3734
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Oct 23, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3746
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Oct 23, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3733
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Oct 23, 2013

KSC-2013-3733

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3995
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Jul 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the RLV Hangar near NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3735
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Oct 23, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0876
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-118 crew members practice using equipment...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47) climbed skyward...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (STS-47) climbed...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-AS11-40-5869
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Jul 20, 1969

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - Apollo 11 Onboard Film -- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: Inflight - Apollo 11 (Crew Activities)
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Aug 25, 1969

Inflight - Apollo 11 (Crew Activities)

S69-42583 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander, descends the ladder of the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: Equipment - Apollo XI (Plaque) - MSC
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Jul 7, 1969

Equipment - Apollo XI (Plaque) - MSC

S69-38749 (July 1969) --- Close-up view of the plaque which the Apollo 11 astronauts will leave behind on the moon...

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NASA image: PLAQUE - APOLLO 17
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Dec 13, 1972

PLAQUE - APOLLO 17

S72-55169 (14 Dec. 1972) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 17 astronauts left behind at the...

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NASA image: Plaque which Apollo 11 astronauts will leave on the moon
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Jul 14, 1969

Plaque which Apollo 11 astronauts will leave on the moon

S69-39334 (July 1969) --- This is a replica of the plaque which the Apollo 11 astronauts will leave behind on the...

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NASA image: jsc2012e224529
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Oct 18, 2012

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All smiles, Expedition 33/34 Flight Engineer Kevin Ford of NASA climbs the ladder to the Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft in...

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NASA image: Installation of the Douglas XSB2D-1 in the Test Section of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.
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Jun 12, 1944

Installation of the Douglas XSB2D-1 in the Test Section of the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at Ames.

Test section of the Ames 40 x 80 foot wind tunnel with the overhead doors open. XSB2D-1 airplane being lowered onto...

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NASA image: Crew of STS 41-D mission exit orbiter after landing
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Sep 8, 1984

Crew of STS 41-D mission exit orbiter after landing

The crew of the STS 41-D mission exit the orbiter after landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Starting at...

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NASA image: X-15 personnel July 1962
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Jul 16, 1962

X-15 personnel July 1962

X-15 personnel July 1962 Cockpit: Edward "Ed" Nice Ladder: Thomas "Tom" McAlister Back Row, left to right: William...

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NASA image: Johnson Space Center (JSC) 20 Foot Chamber Capabilities
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May 26, 2021

Johnson Space Center (JSC) 20 Foot Chamber Capabilities

A virtual tour of the JSC 20-foot Human Rated Atmospheric Vacuum Simulator. The chamber is 20-feet in diameter with...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0462
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on ladders (left and right) check installation of the body flap onto the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0461
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker on a ladder (lower left) observes installation of the body flap onto the...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 19, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

Expedition 49 flight engineer Andrey Borisenko of Roscosmos, top, flight engineer Shane Kimbrough of NASA, middle,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1674
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Aug 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Remote Manipulator System (RMS), also known as the Canadian robotic arm, for the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0537
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Mar 20, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The crew for mission STS-121 is taking part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT)...

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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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