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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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Jun 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This map shows the two sites within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic...

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Jun 24, 1998

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Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-97 Mission Specialists Joseph R. Tanner and Carlos I. Noriega take...

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NASA image: Reilly and Olivas on EVA 1 during STS-117
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Jun 11, 2007

Reilly and Olivas on EVA 1 during STS-117

S117-E-06896 (11 June 2007) --- Astronauts Jim Reilly (bottom) and John "Danny" Olivas (top right), both STS-117...

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Jan 14, 1998

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The Photovoltaic Module 1 Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA) is moved through Kennedy Space Center’s Space Station...

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NASA image: Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving
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Oct 23, 2018

Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving

Guest speaker John Sherwin explains residential solar and home energy-saving methods during a “lunch and learn” held...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Feb 1, 2007

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2007-E-09333 (February 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1830
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Jun 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the area within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic power...

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NASA image: STS-117 ISS configuration
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Feb 1, 2007

STS-117 ISS configuration

JSC2007-E-06523 (February 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station after...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Feb 1, 2007

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2007-E-09334 (February 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Astronauts Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore pack external research hardware
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Nov 26, 2024

Astronauts Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore pack external research hardware

iss072e280736 (Nov. 26, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore, both Expedition 72...

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Jun 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the area within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic power...

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Nov 28, 2000

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STS-97 Pilot Michael Bloomfield gets help with his boots from suit technician Steve Clendenin during pre-pack and...

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May 25, 1999

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In The Space Station Processing Facility, a Multi-Element Integration Test (MEIT) is underway to ensure components...

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Sep 16, 2000

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During the STS-97 Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega (right) gets hands-on...

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Jun 10, 2007

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This nadir view of the STS-117 mission Space Shuttle Atlantis, taken by the Expedition 15 crew aboard the...

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Oct 31, 2000

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After repair of a cracked cleat on the crawler-transporter, Space Shuttle Endeavour finally rests on Launch Pad 39B....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 3, 1994

Microgravity

The objective of this facility is to investigate the potential of space grown semiconductor materials by the vapor...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

s114e7235 (8/6/2005) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, this aft view of the International Space Station was...

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NASA image: Olivas and Reilly participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations
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Jun 11, 2007

Olivas and Reilly participating in EVA during Expedition/STS-117 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-12926 (11 June 2007) --- Astronauts Jim Reilly (right) and John "Danny" Olivas, both STS-117 mission...

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Nov 27, 2000

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-97 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner (left) is greeted by Center Director Roy...

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Aug 18, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3 (at top), a component of the International Space...

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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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Oct 31, 2000

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Space Shuttle Endeavour finally rests on Launch Pad 39B after its rollout was stalled several hours to fix a broken...

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Sep 16, 2000

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During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), STS-97 Commander Brent Jett (left) and Pilot Michael Bloomfied...

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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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