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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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Nov 12, 2019

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iss061e034867 (Nov. 12, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan checks specialized spacewalking tools designed...

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Nov 15, 2019

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iss061e045319 (Nov. 15, 2019) --- A debris shield that was removed from the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), the...

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Nov 15, 2019

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iss061e045447 (Nov. 15, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir is at the robotics workstation controlling the...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jul 18, 1992

Earth Science

Workers at Launch Complex 17 Pad A, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) encapsulate the Geomagnetic Tail (GEOTAIL) spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00258
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Jul 27, 2004

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In just seven short years, planet Mercury will have a visitor from Earth: an advanced spacecraft called MESSENGER....

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00039
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May 20, 2011

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Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on its final mission. Commander Mark...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3221
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May 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center, teams monitor the testing of the Load...

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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, right, monitors the countdown to liftoff of space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3600
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, standing, and his launch team monitor the countdown to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3610
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden congratulates the launch team in Firing Room 4 of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3220
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May 2, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center, teams monitor the testing of the Load...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3607
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May 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach watches space shuttle Endeavour soar into space from...

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NASA image: Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU
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Feb 20, 2018

Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU

Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU. Control Systems Engineer using a small magnet to maneuver a...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0842
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the KSC Launch Control Center watch the taping operation involving...

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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the KSC Launch Control Center look at the printout from Columbia's Orbiter...

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Sep 15, 1997

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The Cassini spacecraft, covered by an environmentally controlled protective enclosure, is lifted at Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

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Advanced finite element models are used to study three-dimensional, time-dependent flow and segregation in crystal...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0841
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Columbia's Orbiter Experiment Support System (OEX) recorder is put on taping equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0859
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Sam Durrance (second from left) and State Education Commissioner Charlie...

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier points to one the monitors in Firing Room...

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier monitors the countdown to the launch of the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0843
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the KSC Launch Control Center look at the printout from Columbia's Orbiter...

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

NASA officials in Firing Room Four of the NASA Kennedy Space Center Launch Control Center (LCC) monitor space...

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 15, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

NASA Kennedy Space Center Assistant Launch Director Pete Nickolenko monitors the countdown to the launch of 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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