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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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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission lights up Launch Pad 39A and...

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NASA image: Expedition 3 crew Portrait
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Jun 1, 2001

Expedition 3 crew Portrait

ISS003-S-002 (June 2001) --- Taking a break from a busy training schedule to pose for a portrait are the crew...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lighting up the night sky, as well as the water nearby, space shuttle Endeavour blazes...

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Nov 14, 2012

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JSC2012-E-238481 (14 Nov. 2012) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield (right), Expedition 34 flight...

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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway, the Virgin Atlantic...

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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With little runway to spare, the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, piloted by Steve Fossett,...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The fiery columns beneath space shuttle Endeavour turn night into day as the shuttle...

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NASA image: Cygnus 2 reentry
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Aug 17, 2014

Cygnus 2 reentry

ISS040-E-098545 (17 Aug. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team break through a barricade during one of the tactical...

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NASA image: STS-125 Preflight
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Dec 18, 2007

STS-125 Preflight

JSC2008-E-096965 (December 2007) --- Astronauts Mike Massimino (right) and Mike Good, STS-125 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: STS-27 crewmembers surrounded by net stowage bags on middeck
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 crewmembers surrounded by net stowage bags on middeck

STS027-10-003 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- From the left, astronauts Guy S. Gardner, STS-27 pilot, along with Jerry L. Ross...

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Feb 12, 2009

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JSC2009-E-049944 (February 2009) --- Attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, European Space Agency (ESA)...

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NASA image: Hurley Prepares a Meal on Atlantis Middeck
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Jul 13, 2011

Hurley Prepares a Meal on Atlantis Middeck

S135-E-007698 (13 July 2011) --- Taking a brief break from moving chores and other busy activities on the joint...

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NASA image: Lindsey and Bowen on middeck
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Feb 25, 2011

Lindsey and Bowen on middeck

S133-E-006004 (25 Feb. 2011) --- Astronauts Steve Lindsey (left), STS-133 commander, and Steve Bowen, mission...

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Feb 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Sir Richard Branson (left),...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission lights up Launch Pad 39A and...

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Jun 24, 1998

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Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-97 Mission Specialists Joseph R. Tanner and Carlos I. Noriega take...

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Apr 24, 2017

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jsc2017e049157 (April 24, 2017) --- Flight Director Brian Smith, Capcom Astronaut Jessica Meir along with Astronaut...

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Jun 7, 2012

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JSC2012-E-096292 (7 June 2012) --- Attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn...

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May 6, 2010

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - STS133-S-002 ---- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry...

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NASA image: jsc2017e049158
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Apr 24, 2017

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jsc2017e049158 (April 24, 2017) --- Flight Director Brian Smith, Capcom Astronaut Jessica Meir along with Astronaut...

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Jun 1, 2004

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - STS114-S-002-- These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Seddon pauses during fire fighting training at JSC's Fire Pit
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Aug 22, 1990

STS-40 MS Seddon pauses during fire fighting training at JSC's Fire Pit

S90-46497 (18 Aug 1990) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon, STS-40 mission specialist, takes a break from firefighting...

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Jan 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer aircraft is on display for employees at NASA's Kennedy...

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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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