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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission lights up Launch Pad 39A and...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Launch of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission is reflected in the windows...

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NASA image: Two male crewmembers in the aft flight deck, looking out the windows.
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Jul 9, 1992

Two male crewmembers in the aft flight deck, looking out the windows.

STS050-06-011 (25 June-9 July 1992) --- Astronaut Carl J. Meade (left), mission specialist, and Eugene H. Trinh,...

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NASA image: Jones and Curbeam in ISS
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Feb 14, 2001

Jones and Curbeam in ISS

ISS01-E-5365 (14 February 2001) --- Astronauts Thomas D. Jones (left) and Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission lights up Launch Pad 39A and...

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Mar 11, 2008

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Final Checks. STS-123 mission astronauts get their final flight suit fit check in the White Room and are boarding...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A mirror image of space shuttle Endeavour's liftoff on the STS-123 mission is captured...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam capture light from the fiery columns beneath space shuttle...

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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Rick Linnehan is helped with his boot during suitup for...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Parker Solar Probe Nears Historic Close Encounter with the Sun [Episode 61]
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Dec 17, 2024

NASA Science Live: Parker Solar Probe Nears Historic Close Encounter with the Sun [Episode 61]

Some records are made for breaking! Say hello to the fastest-moving human-made object, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe. On...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Endeavour lights up the night sky, as well as the water nearby, as it...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Flames produced by the launch of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission light...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lighting up the night sky, as well as the water nearby, space shuttle Endeavour blazes...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The clouds of smoke and steam generated during liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Blazing into the cloud-covered sky, Space shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Talks with Media Following Record-Breaking Mission - Oct. 13, 2023
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Oct 13, 2023

NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Talks with Media Following Record-Breaking Mission - Oct. 13, 2023

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who returned to Earth on Sept. 27 after spending 371 days in space, discussed his...

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NASA image: NASA Snaps Picture of Eastern U.S. in a Record-Breaking "Freezer"
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Snaps Picture of Eastern U.S. in a Record-Breaking "Freezer"

NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of the snow-covered eastern U.S. that looks like the states have been...

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Apr 24, 2017

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jsc2017e049162 (April 24, 2017) --- Flight Director Brian Smith, Capcom Astronaut Jessica Meir along with Astronaut...

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Apr 24, 2017

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jsc2017e049163 (April 24, 2017) --- Flight Director Brian Smith, Capcom Astronaut Jessica Meir along with Astronaut...

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Mar 11, 2008

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NASA Launch Director Mike Leinbach wishes the STS-123 mision crew a safe journey and Godspeed. The Endeavour crew...

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Apr 24, 2017

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jsc2017e049157 (April 24, 2017) --- Flight Director Brian Smith, Capcom Astronaut Jessica Meir along with Astronaut...

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Apr 24, 2017

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jsc2017e049158 (April 24, 2017) --- Flight Director Brian Smith, Capcom Astronaut Jessica Meir along with Astronaut...

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Apr 24, 2017

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jsc2017e049161 (April 24, 2017) --- Flight Director Brian Smith, Capcom Astronaut Jessica Meir along with Astronaut...

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NASA image: Recovery
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Dec 18, 1965

Recovery

S66-15802 (18 Dec. 1965) --- A camera on a recovery helicopter captured this scene as the Gemini-7 spacecraft slowly...

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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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