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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: STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF
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Dec 15, 2009

STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF

JSC2009-E-284898 (15 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronauts Gregory H. Johnson (center), STS-134 pilot; and Michael Fincke...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew during Ingress/Egress Timeline training in building 9NW space station mockups
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Apr 29, 2011

STS-135 crew during Ingress/Egress Timeline training in building 9NW space station mockups

JSC2011-E-043876 (29 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim (mostly out of frame at right),...

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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Chris Keeling, a United Space Alliance technician at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Mar 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1579
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Chris Keeling, a United Space Alliance technician at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Jun 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, installation is underway in Discovery’s cargo bay...

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NASA image: Survey of the TPS on the STS-115 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 9, 2006

Survey of the TPS on the STS-115 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S115-E-05306 (10 Sept. 2006) --- While working to survey the thermal protection system on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5

S125-E-009712 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-11351 (10 June 2007) --- This is one of a series of images photographed with a digital still camera using...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Unbagging
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Apr 10, 2018

ECOSTRESS Unbagging

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians and engineers...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew during Ingress/Egress Timeline training in building 9NW space station mockups
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Apr 29, 2011

STS-135 crew during Ingress/Egress Timeline training in building 9NW space station mockups

JSC2011-E-043869 (29 April 2011) --- NASA astronauts Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, both STS-135 mission specialists,...

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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Jeanne, workers in the Reusable Launch...

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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF), damaged by Hurricane...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF
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Dec 15, 2009

STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF

JSC2009-E-284891 (15 Dec. 2009) --- STS-134 crew members participate in an EVA Thermal Protection System (TPS)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1570
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Mar 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Livingston, a United Space Alliance engineer at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Jan 12, 2024

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jsc2024e005967 (1/12/2024) --- The five Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) capsules of the KREPE-2...

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NASA image: Sensor Package Pan and Tilt Unit on Atlantis during STS-132
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May 15, 2010

Sensor Package Pan and Tilt Unit on Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-005110 (15 May 2010) --- While preparing for the routine inspection of Atlantis’ thermal protection system on...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5

S125-E-009717 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1736
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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF), damaged by Hurricane...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1011
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May 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0191
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Feb 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Forward Attach Point is installed on the orbiter Discovery, near the nose landing...

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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF), damaged by Hurricane...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during the STS-122 Approach
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Feb 9, 2008

View of ISS taken during the STS-122 Approach

S122-E-012115 (9 Feb. 2008) --- This digital still image of the International Space Station was photographed through...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5

S125-E-009706 (18 May 2009) --- Astronauts John Grunsfeld (left) and Andrew Feustel, both STS-125 mission...

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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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