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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: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

In view is the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: The Deep Space Network's New DSS-53 at Night
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Mar 16, 2022

The Deep Space Network's New DSS-53 at Night

Deep Space Station 53, or DSS-53, is a new 34-meter (111-foot) beam waveguide antenna that went online in February...

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NASA image: OPALS Team
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Aug 6, 2014

OPALS Team

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS operations team is seen at the Optical Communications Telescope...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.
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May 2, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee wipes down some of the hoses of the ground support equipment in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) where Space Shuttle Atlantis is being processed for flight. Preparations are under way for the next launch of Atlantis on mission STS-114, a utilization and logistics flight to the International Space Station.
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Sep 3, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee wipes down some of the hoses of the ground support equipment in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) where Space Shuttle Atlantis is being processed for flight. Preparations are under way for the next launch of Atlantis on mission STS-114, a utilization and logistics flight to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee wipes down some of the hoses of the ground support equipment in the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is ready to be lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.
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May 2, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is ready to be lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.
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May 2, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) observatory is lowered to the ground and taken back to NASA Spacecraft Hangar AE. SIRTF will remain in the clean room at Hangar AE until it returns to the pad in early August.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Space Infrared Telescope...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for June 25, 2021
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Jun 25, 2021

Inside KSC! for June 25, 2021

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that will launch Boeing’s first crewed flight test to the International...

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NASA image: July 2021 Heat Wave Ground Temperature
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Jul 15, 2021

July 2021 Heat Wave Ground Temperature

On July 8, NASA's ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) instrument...

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NASA image: NASA's ECOSTRESS Shows Surface Heat in Houston
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Jun 22, 2022

NASA's ECOSTRESS Shows Surface Heat in Houston

NASA's Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) instrument recorded this...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Influential People: 10/02/2020
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Oct 1, 2020

Space to Ground: Influential People: 10/02/2020

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly...

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NASA image: ARC-1984-AC84-0042-1
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Jan 18, 1984

ARC-1984-AC84-0042-1

composite art Ground Station. Beacon Landing System Project (BL5).

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NASA image: McArthur performs FOOT setup operations during Expedition 12
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Jan 10, 2006

McArthur performs FOOT setup operations during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-14518 (10 Jan. 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: An American Dawn: 03/01/2019
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Feb 28, 2019

Space to Ground: An American Dawn: 03/01/2019

Astronauts onboard the station have been preparing for a special visitor. NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Fire in the Sky: 03/15/2019
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Mar 15, 2019

Space to Ground: Fire in the Sky: 03/15/2019

Three new crew members launched to the International Space Station. NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for March 12, 2021
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Mar 12, 2021

Inside KSC! for March 12, 2021

The twin solid rocket boosters that will power NASA's Space Launch System rocket on the Artemis I mission are now...

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NASA image: Spitzer Beyond Artist Concept
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Aug 25, 2016

Spitzer Beyond Artist Concept

This artist's concept shows NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. Spitzer begins its "Beyond" mission phase on Oct. 1,...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Home: 04/22/2022
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Apr 21, 2022

Space to Ground: Home: 04/22/2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Space to Ground: First Timers: 01/20/2023
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Jan 20, 2023

Space to Ground: First Timers: 01/20/2023

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Space to Ground: 20x: 03/13/2020
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Mar 12, 2020

Space to Ground: 20x: 03/13/2020

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Preparing for Launch: 05/22/2020
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May 21, 2020

Space to Ground: Preparing for Launch: 05/22/2020

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Spacewalks and Research: 01/14/2022
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Jan 14, 2022

Space to Ground: Spacewalks and Research: 01/14/2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Awaiting New Arrivals: 02/11/2022
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Feb 10, 2022

Space to Ground: Awaiting New Arrivals: 02/11/2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Crew-9: Oct. 04, 2024
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Oct 3, 2024

Space to Ground: Crew-9: Oct. 04, 2024

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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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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