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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-55 German Payload Specialist Schlegel works at SL-D2 Biolabor microscope
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 German Payload Specialist Schlegel works at SL-D2 Biolabor microscope

STS055-233-025 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- German payload specialist Hans Schlegel uses a microscope at the Biolabor...

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Dec 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Four members of the STS-107 crew look over equipment inside the SPACEHAB Double...

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Dec 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon checks equipment during crew training at...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

NASA Associate Administrator for Science, Nicky Fox, discusses the agency’s goals during the annual State of NASA...

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Dec 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-107 crew take part in In-Flight Maintenance training for their...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) Radish Harvest for PH-02
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Jun 13, 2019

Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) Radish Harvest for PH-02

Radish plants are growing inside the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside a laboratory in the Space...

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Dec 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the SPACEHAB module at SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., Payload Commander Michael...

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Dec 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-107 crew are taking part in In-Flight Maintenance training. Payload...

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Dec 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During In-Flight Maintenance training, STS-107 Mission Specialist Michael Anderson...

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May 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Processing for mission STS-107 continues in the Operations and Checkout Building as...

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Dec 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Members of the STS-107 crew look over equipment inside the SPACEHAB Double Module,...

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Dec 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark becomes...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) Radish Harvest for PH-02
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Jun 13, 2019

Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) Radish Harvest for PH-02

Radish plants are growing inside the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside a laboratory in the Space...

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Dec 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., members of the STS-107 crew look over equipment....

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Dec 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson gets...

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NASA image: MESC LSAH Setup
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Feb 13, 2017

MESC LSAH Setup

iss050e042167 (2/13/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Thomas Pesquet and NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson setting up...

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Dec 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark looks over equipment and paperwork for the...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Earth Day at Home [Episode 14]
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Apr 22, 2020

NASA Science Live: Earth Day at Home [Episode 14]

Happy Earth Day! Join NASA experts on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day as we explore important discoveries made...

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Dec 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark becomes...

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May 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Processing for mission STS-107 continues in the Operations and Checkout Building as...

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May 15, 2019

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CANADIAN SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT JOINS A SCIENCE FAIR FROM ORBIT Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition...

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Aug 11, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW DISUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH COOL SCIENCE RADIO Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition...

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Dec 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialists David M. Brown (center) and Michael Anderson (right) get...

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Dec 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As part of In-Flight Maintenance training at SPACEHAB, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., 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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