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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: Astronaut Suni Williams is dwarfed near the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft
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Jan 16, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams is dwarfed near the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft

iss072e488176 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams (center) is dwarfed near...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 22, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-52) thunders off Launch Pad 39B, embarking on a 10-day flight and carrying a crew of...

MSFC
NASA image: Artist's concept of Apollo 14 crewmen on their firs traverse of lunar surface
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Jan 11, 1971

Artist's concept of Apollo 14 crewmen on their firs traverse of lunar surface

S71-16101 (January 1971) --- A Grumman Aerospace Corporation artist's concept of Apollo 14 crewmen, astronauts Alan...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams is dwarfed near the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft
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Jan 16, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams is dwarfed near the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft

iss072e488017 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams (center) is dwarfed near...

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NASA image: iss042e292519
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Mar 1, 2015

iss042e292519

ISS042E292519 (03/01/2015) --- U.S. astronaut Terry Virts tweeted his followers this image after completing a series...

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NASA image: Little Joe Launch
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Oct 4, 1959

Little Joe Launch

Launching of the LJ6 Little Joe on Oct. 4, 1959 took place at Wallops Island, Va. This was the first attempt to...

LARC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 22, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

The Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-52) thunders off Launch Pad 39B, embarking on a 10-day flight and carrying a crew of...

MSFC
NASA image: Artist's concept of Apollo 14 crewmen on their firs traverse of lunar surface
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Jan 11, 1971

Artist's concept of Apollo 14 crewmen on their firs traverse of lunar surface

S71-16102 (January 1971) --- A Grumman Aerospace Corporation artist's concept of Apollo 14 crewmen, astronauts Alan...

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NASA image: KSC-as11-40-5927
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Jul 20, 1969

KSC-as11-40-5927

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - Man's first landing on the Moon was accomplished at 4:17 p.m. today as Lunar...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin prepares to deploy EASEP on surface of moon
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin prepares to deploy EASEP on surface of moon

Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, moves toward a position to deploy two components of the Early...

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NASA image: Communication Technology Satellite Portable Terminal
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Mar 23, 1977

Communication Technology Satellite Portable Terminal

This vehicle served as a mobile terminal for the Communications Technology Satellite. The Communications Technology...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Kennedy Space Center, Florida
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Jun 25, 1999

Space Radar Image of Kennedy Space Center, Florida

This image was produced during radar observations taken by the Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C/X-band Synthetic Aperture...

JPL
NASA image: NISAR –  Addressing Food Security from Space
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Aug 30, 2021

NISAR – Addressing Food Security from Space

NISAR will provide maps of developing crop area on a global basis every two weeks. Observations will be...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Aligned straight on with the red approach lights, the Orbiter Columbia (STS-52) glides toward Runway 33 of Kennedy...

MSFC
NASA image: ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh
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Sep 10, 2020

ExHAM-Antenna Metal Mesh

jsc2020e040943 (9/10/2020) --- An example of a copper zirconium antenna metal mesh on a deployable reflector. The...

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NASA image: U.S. Spacewalk 95 Animation – Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026

U.S. Spacewalk 95 Animation – Tuesday, January 6, 2026

An animation of U.S. Spacewalk 95 scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15 when two astronauts will replace a high-definition...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon
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Feb 5, 1971

View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon

AS14-66-9277 (5 Feb. 1971) --- An excellent view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) on the moon, as photographed...

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NASA image: NISAR Mission Animation Reel
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Mar 19, 2025

NISAR Mission Animation Reel

Animation for media and public use. NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) have teamed up to create a...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0712
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Jun 1, 2000

KSC00pp0712

The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) sits on a workstand in KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0827
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Jun 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0827

Leaving billowing clouds of steam and smoke behind, NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) shoots into...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - Lunar Module (LM) and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)
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Mar 26, 2020

Apollo 15 Mission image - Lunar Module (LM) and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)

AS15-86-11601 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0821
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Jun 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0821

In the early morning hours on Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the tower rolls back from NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0826
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Jun 30, 2000

KSC00pp0826

Looking like a Roman candle, NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) shoots into the blue sky aboard an...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0820
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Jun 30, 2000

KSC-00pp0820

In the early morning hours, NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-H) sits poised on Launch Pad 36A, Cape...

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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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