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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: STS-131 EVA 1 IVA Support
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Apr 9, 2010

STS-131 EVA 1 IVA Support

S131-E-008418 (9 April 2010) --- After many months of training in simulators, NASA astronaut Dorothy...

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NASA image: S72-48887
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Sep 13, 1972

S72-48887

S72-48887 (September 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan (right), commander, and scientist-astronaut Harrison H....

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NASA image: jsc2022e091371
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Dec 7, 2022

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jsc2022e091371 (12/7/2022) --- A view of a simulation of the STP-H9-ECLIPSE observations of the Mg+ emission mapping...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - KSC
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Sep 13, 2008

APOLLO 17 - CREW TRAINING - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - KSC

S72-48890 (September 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 17 lunar...

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NASA image: Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-1 Shroud Test in Space Power Chambers
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Jul 23, 1965

Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-1 Shroud Test in Space Power Chambers

Preparations for a shroud jettison test for the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-1 (OAO-1) satellite in the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2234
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Sep 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center can be seen...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2233
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Sep 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1669
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Feb 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's extended duration orbiter lab, or EDO, at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Preparations for TMA-14 docking
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Jul 1, 2009

Preparations for TMA-14 docking

ISS020-E-016098 (1 July 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (background), Expedition 20 commander; along with NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1667
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Feb 17, 2009

KSC-2009-1667

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X fifth segment simulator aft section heads for the open door of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1671
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Feb 17, 2009

KSC-2009-1671

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X fifth segment simulator aft section is lowered onto a stand in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1668
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Feb 17, 2009

KSC-2009-1668

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X fifth segment simulator aft section arrives in the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1666
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Feb 17, 2009

KSC-2009-1666

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X fifth segment simulator aft section is being transported from the Astrotech...

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NASA image: Preparations for TMA-14 docking
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Jul 1, 2009

Preparations for TMA-14 docking

ISS020-E-016095 (1 July 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (background), Expedition 20 commander; and NASA...

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NASA image: STS-56 Commander Cameron & Pilot Oswald on CCT flight deck in JSC's MAIL
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Dec 1, 1992

STS-56 Commander Cameron & Pilot Oswald on CCT flight deck in JSC's MAIL

STS-56 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Commander Kenneth Cameron, (left) and Pilot Stephen S. Oswald, wearing...

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NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 MS Parker and Payload Specialist Durrance train at MSFC
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May 22, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 MS Parker and Payload Specialist Durrance train at MSFC

STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert A.R. Parker (left) and Payload Specialist Samuel T. Durrance practice...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 28, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) played a crucial role in the development of the huge Saturn rockets that...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 28, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) played a crucial role in the development of the huge Saturn rockets that...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 28, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) played a crucial role in the development of the huge Saturn rockets that...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 1967

Around Marshall

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) played a crucial role in the development of the huge Saturn rockets that...

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Jul 28, 1967

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The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) played a crucial role in the development of the huge Saturn rockets that...

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NASA image: The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei
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Apr 3, 2007

The third stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket is bei

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare to mate the AIM spacecraft (at left) to the SoftRide...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0992
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Apr 4, 2007

KSC-07pd0992

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare to mate the AIM...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing
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Jan 18, 2022

SLS Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Tank Undergoes Testing

The liquid hydrogen tank that will be part of the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage is being prepared for 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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