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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: AirVenture at Oshkosh 2023
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Jul 26, 2023

AirVenture at Oshkosh 2023

AirVenture at Oshkosh 2023

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NASA image: NASA, Partners Collaborate in an International Air Quality Study in Asia
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Feb 2, 2024

NASA, Partners Collaborate in an International Air Quality Study in Asia

NASA and international partners are studying the air quality in Asia as part of a global effort to better understand...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is Hermann Faith, executive director, Costa Rica-USA (CRUSA) Foundation. At the table are (from left) Dr. Jorge Andres Diaz, head scientiest CARTA mission; Gary Shelton, NASA deployment manager; Dr. Pedro Leon, general director, National Center for Advanced Technology (CENAT); Dr. Rogelio Pardo, minister of science and tchnology; John Danilovioch, U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica; and Lic. Vilma Lopez, subdirector, Civil Aviation (DGAC). NASA KSC has been testing its Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) in flights over the Turrialba volcano and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.
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Mar 31, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is Hermann Faith, executive director, Costa Rica-USA (CRUSA) Foundation. At the table are (from left) Dr. Jorge Andres Diaz, head scientiest CARTA mission; Gary Shelton, NASA deployment manager; Dr. Pedro Leon, general director, National Center for Advanced Technology (CENAT); Dr. Rogelio Pardo, minister of science and tchnology; John Danilovioch, U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica; and Lic. Vilma Lopez, subdirector, Civil Aviation (DGAC). NASA KSC has been testing its Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) in flights over the Turrialba volcano and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.

NASA image: KSC-2013-2222
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Apr 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, center director Bob Cabana speaks...

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NASA image: STS-106 crewmembers pose for a official group photograph on Zvezda
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Sep 16, 2000

STS-106 crewmembers pose for a official group photograph on Zvezda

S106-E-5254 (16 September 2000) --- A brief break during busy moving tasks and detail work afforded the STS-106 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1473
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, flies over NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2137
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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A space shuttle orange flight test article external fuel tank, or ET, an ET transporter, crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2123
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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An orange flight test article space shuttle external fuel tank, or ET, and the crew transport...

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NASA image: STS-101 crew return at Ellington Field
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May 30, 2000

STS-101 crew return at Ellington Field

JSC2000-04607 (30 May 2000) --- Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., mission commander, speaks to a crowd at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2139
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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A space shuttle orange flight test article external fuel tank, or ET, an ET transporter,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0686
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Apr 18, 2006

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - NASA Administrator Michael Griffin presented the NASA Ambassadors of Exploration award to Neil...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Jul 1, 1960

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

The Marshall Space Flight Center was activated on July 1, 1960 as a part of NASA, which had been established on...

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NASA image: Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)
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Dec 31, 2018

Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California supported the agency in 2018 by...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

This is a crew portrait of the International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Two. Left to right are Astronaut James...

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NASA image: View of the Soyuz carrying the Taxi crew during undocking from the ISS
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Oct 31, 2001

View of the Soyuz carrying the Taxi crew during undocking from the ISS

ISS003-E-7122 (31 October 2001) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, a Soyuz...

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NASA image: Gidzenko in Destiny laboratory with camera
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Feb 12, 2001

Gidzenko in Destiny laboratory with camera

ISS01-E-5340 (12 February 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri P. Gidzenko, Expedition One's Soyuz commander, prepares to take...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2133
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Apr 24, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The space shuttle crew transport vehicle is loaded onto a barge for the first leg of its...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut U.S. Navy Capt. Victor Glover provides the oath of re-enlistment to Aviation Ordnanceman Senior Chief...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0790
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Apr 16, 2001

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STS-100 Mission Specialist Yuri V. Lonchakov climbs out of the T-38 jet aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1469
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the commander of the STS-124...

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NASA image: View of the Soyuz carrying the Taxi crew during undocking from the ISS
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Oct 31, 2001

View of the Soyuz carrying the Taxi crew during undocking from the ISS

ISS003-E-7121 (31 October 2001) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, a Soyuz...

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NASA image: sts106-s-005
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Sep 8, 2000

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STS106-S-005 (8 September 2000) --- This distant view of the STS-106 liftoff was photographed across marsh waters...

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NASA image: Commercial Space Transportation Conference Panel Discussion
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Feb 9, 2023

Commercial Space Transportation Conference Panel Discussion

*From The FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference Website* The Commercial Space Transportation Conference is...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference
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Feb 19, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 Post Launch News Conference

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA and industry leaders speak to media at...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is...

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