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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: U.S.S. Bennington during recovery operations for Apollo 4
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Nov 9, 1967

U.S.S. Bennington during recovery operations for Apollo 4

U.S.S. Bennington comes alongside the floating Apollo spacecraft 017 Command Module during recovery operations in...

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NASA image: APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) 201 - LAUNCH - CAPE
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Feb 26, 1966

APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) 201 - LAUNCH - CAPE

A/S 201 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 34 at 11:12 a.m., 02/26/1966. The instrumented...

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NASA image: KSC-67P-0014
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Jan 9, 1967

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The Apollo/Saturn 501 spacecraft undergoes checkout in test stand within the Kennedy Space Center’s Manned...

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NASA image: Recovery of Apollo 6 unmmaned spacecraft
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Apr 4, 1968

Recovery of Apollo 6 unmmaned spacecraft

S68-26989 (4 April 1968) --- The Apollo 6 Spacecraft 020 Command Module is hoisted aboard the USS Okinawa.

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NASA image: iss034e062076
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Mar 3, 2013

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ISS034-E-062076 (3 March 2013) --- The banana in the hands of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield serves as a definite...

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NASA image: Unberthed Dragon CRS-2 grappled by SSRMS
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Mar 26, 2013

Unberthed Dragon CRS-2 grappled by SSRMS

ISS035-E-010124 (26 March 2013) --- This image, photographed through one of the windows in the Cupola, is one of a...

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NASA image: APOLLO SPACECRAFT 017 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC
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Nov 9, 1967

APOLLO SPACECRAFT 017 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC

S67-49447 (9 Nov. 1967) --- Close-up view of the charred heat shield of the Apollo Spacecraft 017 Command Module...

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NASA image: RECOVERY - APOLLO VI
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Apr 5, 1968

RECOVERY - APOLLO VI

S68-27884 (4 April 1968) --- A U. S. Navy frogman team prepares the Apollo Spacecraft 020 Command Module (CM) for...

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NASA image: KSC-75pc-167
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Mar 27, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The mated orbiter and lander for Viking A were encapsulated within a Centaur shroud at...

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NASA image: Recovery - Apollo Spacecraft (S/C)-017
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Nov 9, 1967

Recovery - Apollo Spacecraft (S/C)-017

S67-49423 (9 Nov. 1967) --- The Apollo Spacecraft 017 Command Module, with flotation collar still attached, is...

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Nov 1, 1967

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Workmen at the Kennedy Space Center position the nose cone for the 204LM-1, an unmanned Apollo mission that tested...

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NASA image: Apollo 4 Mission - Atlantic Ocean,coastal Brazil and West Africa
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Nov 9, 1967

Apollo 4 Mission - Atlantic Ocean,coastal Brazil and West Africa

AS04-01-200 (9 Nov. 1967) --- Coastal Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, West Africa, Sahara, looking northwest, as...

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Nov 1, 1967

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Workmen at the Kennedy Space Center position the nose cone for the 204LM-1, an unmanned Apollo mission that tested...

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NASA image: 101-KSC-74P-22
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Feb 11, 1974

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The first Titan_Centaur lifted off from Complex 41 at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station at 9:48 a.m. EDT today. The...

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NASA image: Hadfield in Node 1
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Mar 30, 2013

Hadfield in Node 1

ISS035-E-010435 (30 March 2013) --- In the Unity node of the Earth-orbiting International Space Station, Expedition...

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NASA image: HTV-4 approach
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Aug 9, 2013

HTV-4 approach

ISS036-E-030064 (9 Aug. 2013) --- The unpiloted Japanese "Kounotori" H2 Transfer Vehicle-4 (HTV-4) approaches the...

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NASA image: ed13-0079-08
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Mar 27, 2013

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ED13-0079-08 (26 March 2013) ---- SpaceX Dragon's second operational mission ended on March 26 after three weeks...

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NASA image: ed13-0079-02
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Mar 27, 2013

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ED13-0079-02 (26 March 2013) ---- SpaceX Dragon's second operational mission ended on March 26 after three weeks...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC979
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Jun 27, 1997

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The propulsion system is mated to the Lower Equipment Module of the Cassini spacecraft in the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS
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Mar 28, 2012

ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS

ISS030-E-175120 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS
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Mar 28, 2012

ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS

ISS030-E-174974 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS
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Mar 28, 2012

ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS

ISS030-E-174970 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: HQ-197, Apollo 12: Pinpoint for Science
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Jan 1, 1969

HQ-197, Apollo 12: Pinpoint for Science

HQ-197 - 1969 - Color - 28 minutes. Emphasizing the scientific studies involved and the pinpoint accuracy of the...

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NASA image: ed13-0079-09
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Mar 27, 2013

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ED13-0079-09 (26 March 2013) ---- SpaceX Dragon's second operational mission ended on March 26 after three weeks...

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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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