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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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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1984
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Richard Arnold, a mission specialist for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Lee Archambault, the commander for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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Mar 8, 2009

KSC-2009-1983

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Tony Antonelli, pilot for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission, arrives at...

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Mar 8, 2009

KSC-2009-1979

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut John Phillips, a mission specialist for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module Elec
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module Elec

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...
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Feb 21, 2020

Preparation of the Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module E...

The Orion Spacecraft Crew and Service Module is being prepared for Electromagnetic Interference. EMI testing as part...

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NASA image: STS-64 crew prepare to de-orbit and complete extended mission
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Sep 15, 1994

STS-64 crew prepare to de-orbit and complete extended mission

STS064-06-028 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- On the space shuttle Discovery's flight deck, two thirds of the crew prepare for...

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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy...

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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy...

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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After addressing the news media on hand to welcome them, the crew members for space shuttle...

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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission pose for a group portrait at...

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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission address the news media on hand...

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NASA image: OPALS Preparation
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Preparation

This photo shows the Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS flight terminal at JPL being prepared for shipment...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jul 12, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is seen on launch Pad-0A,...

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NASA image: Space Simulation Chamber Prepared for Testing Webb Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Space Simulation Chamber Prepared for Testing Webb Telescope

This photo was captured from outside the enormous mouth of NASA's giant thermal vacuum chamber, called Chamber A, at...

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Sep 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians...

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NASA image: Preparing to Journey to a Metal World on This Week @NASA – October 6, 2023
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Oct 6, 2023

Preparing to Journey to a Metal World on This Week @NASA – October 6, 2023

Preparing to journey to a metal world, a milestone for a simulated Mars mission, and celebrating an anniversary for...

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NASA image: Preparation for Analytical Measurements on Mars
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Mar 31, 2015

Preparation for Analytical Measurements on Mars

A Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) team member at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, prepares 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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