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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: Farewell to Asteroid Bennu
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May 10, 2021

Farewell to Asteroid Bennu

A look back at OSIRIS-REx’s time at Asteroid Bennu starting with the Touch-and-Go (TAG) sample acquisition event...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Flight Operations Interviews Sandy Freund
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Oct 19, 2020

OSIRIS-REx Flight Operations Interviews Sandy Freund

NASA’s OSRIS-REx mission is designed to study near-Earth asteroid Bennu and return a sample of Bennu to Earth in...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx_flight_operations_BeauBierhaus
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Oct 19, 2020

OSIRIS-REx_flight_operations_BeauBierhaus

NASA’s OSRIS-REx mission is designed to study near-Earth asteroid Bennu and return a sample of Bennu to Earth in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0229
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A sea turtle is released into the Mosquito Lagoon. It is one of several turtles found...

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NASA image: EVA 45
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Aug 15, 2018

EVA 45

iss056e142697 (8/15/2018) --- A view of Cosmonaut in red-striped Orlan suit, as he works to install Payload “ICARUS”...

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NASA image: Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment
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Feb 4, 2016

Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment

Ground testing for the first confocal Light Microscopy Microscope (LMM) Experiment. Procter and Gamble is working...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2931
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Jun 13, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This alligator sports a florescent green tag on its tail, which blends in with the...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: HoloLens
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Feb 20, 2016

HoloLens

ISS046e043637 (02/20/2016) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted out this image to his followers Feb 20, 2016 with...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0227
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Several sea turtles await their release into the Mosquito Lagoon. They were found...

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NASA image: STS-29 Pilot Blaha displays photograph of crewmembers' wives on flight deck
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Mar 18, 1989

STS-29 Pilot Blaha displays photograph of crewmembers' wives on flight deck

STS029-11-027 (13-18 March 1989) --- Astronaut John E. Blaha holds up a picture of the crewmembers' wives from the...

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NASA image: Challenges_of_TaG_VOTY for 2020_2021
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Mar 18, 2022

Challenges_of_TaG_VOTY for 2020_2021

Entry for the NASA videographer of the year award for 2020-2021.

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1628
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A yellow tag identifies the crawler-transporter cleat that has a crack. The crack was...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0228
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker watches as one of the rescued sea turtles swims away in Mosquito Lagoon. It is...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1414
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Oct 27, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-95 Pilot Steven W. Lindsey (right)...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

Robert Youngquist, center, Applied Physics Laboratory lead, received a U.S. Patent plaque for his invention, Surface...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0223
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A large sea turtle with a transmitter lies in the skiff that will return it to the...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Live Launch Coverage
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Oct 5, 2022

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Live Launch Coverage

One of the Tesla Model X cars that will carry NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 to Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A is...

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NASA image: Vittori and Nespoli in ATV2
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May 23, 2011

Vittori and Nespoli in ATV2

ISS027-E-036248 (23 May 2011) --- Onboard the International Space Station, European Space Agency astronauts Paolo...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0222
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A sea turtle is carried toward the skiff that will return it to the lagoon. It is one...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0219
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A sea turtle rescued from the Mosquito Lagoon is seen with a transmitter recently...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0217
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A sea turtle rescued from the Mosquito Lagoon is prepared to receive a transmitter on...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0218
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Jan 30, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This closeup shows the transmitter being attached to a sea turtle rescued from the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1628
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A yellow tag identifies the crawler-transporter cleat that has a crack. The crack was...

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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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