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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: KSC-2009-2181
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Mar 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2181

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a new mobile launcher is under construction for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2237
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Mar 20, 2009

KSC-2009-2237

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, construction continues on a new mobile launcher...

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NASA image: J-2X Powerpack hot-fire test
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Jan 31, 2008

J-2X Powerpack hot-fire test

The first hot-fire test of the J-2X power pack 1A gas generator was performed Jan. 31 on the A-1 Test Stand at...

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NASA image: Wakata uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)
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Mar 26, 2009

Wakata uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)

ISS018-E-043409 (26 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18...

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NASA image: Coleman works at the AR OGS Rack in the Node 3
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Feb 8, 2011

Coleman works at the AR OGS Rack in the Node 3

ISS026-E-025142 (8 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, works at...

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NASA image: Coleman works at the AR OGS Rack in the Node 3
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Feb 8, 2011

Coleman works at the AR OGS Rack in the Node 3

ISS026-E-025143 (8 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, works at...

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NASA image: STS-129 MS1 Melvin exercises with the aRED
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Nov 22, 2009

STS-129 MS1 Melvin exercises with the aRED

S129-E-007827 (22 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Leland Melvin, STS-129 mission specialist, exercises using the advanced...

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NASA image: Kuipers prepares to exercise on the ARED in the Node 3
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Jan 22, 2012

Kuipers prepares to exercise on the ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-148397 (22 Jan. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Wakata uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)
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Mar 20, 2009

Wakata uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)

S119-E-006796 (20 March 2009) --- Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18/19...

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NASA image: Nespoli and Garan work on the ARED in Node 3
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Apr 10, 2011

Nespoli and Garan work on the ARED in Node 3

ISS027-E-011367 (10 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli (left) and NASA astronaut Ron...

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NASA image: Kuipers sets up the ARED in the Node 3
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Jan 22, 2012

Kuipers sets up the ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-148381 (22 Jan. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2539
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Apr 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2539

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Water cascades over the side of the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2538
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Apr 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sound suppression system is tested on the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2640
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Apr 13, 2009

KSC-2009-2640

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher platform that was turned over...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2537
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Apr 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2537

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sound suppression system is tested on the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1408
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Jan 28, 2009

KSC-2009-1408

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, trucks are ready...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jul 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jul 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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Aug 9, 2007

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Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 8, 2006

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 9, 2006

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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Aug 9, 2007

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Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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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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