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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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Oct 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky checks the cockpit...

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NASA image: Panoramas of Apollo sites
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Nov 14, 1969

Panoramas of Apollo sites

Panoramas of Apollo sites were created to familiarize various Constellation projects with the actual nature of the...

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NASA image: Portrait view of Kaleri aboard ISS
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Oct 20, 2003

Portrait view of Kaleri aboard ISS

ISS007-E-17764 (20 October 2003) --- Two days after launching from Kazakhstan, Russian cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri,...

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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Pilot James Kelly (left) and Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence cross the...

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Feb 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX \mission\ Splashdown
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Mar 25, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX \mission\ Splashdown

NASA astronaut and Artemis II pilot Victor Glover is seen in the hatch of the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3557
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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-123 crew members look over some of the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0354
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (second from right), chairman of the Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC01PD1860
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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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Apr 22, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-118 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak looks at equipment in the Space Station...

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Oct 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson tries on her launch and entry suit,...

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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After the conclusion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at...

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Jan 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SPACEHAB facility in Cape Canaveral, STS-114 Pilot James M. Kelly (Lt. Col.,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4465
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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Mission Specialist Nicole Stott has...

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Aug 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai, representing the National Space Development...

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May 9, 2008

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Launch Dress Rehearsal for the STS-124 mission takes place at Kennedy Space Center, May 7-9, 2008. The Terminal...

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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi waves before departing KSC in a T-38 jet...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0391
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins...

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Apr 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mission Specialist Piers Sellers (left) and Commander Steven Lindsey work with the pump...

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NASA image: Panoramas of Apollo sites
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Jul 20, 1969

Panoramas of Apollo sites

Panoramas of Apollo sites are required to familiarize various Constellation projects with the actual nature of the...

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NASA image: Documentation of Last KSC Astronaut Closeout Crew Training for Space Shuttle Program.
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Jan 11, 2011

Documentation of Last KSC Astronaut Closeout Crew Training for Space Shuttle Program.

jsc2011e002655 (01/11/2011)--- Training was performed at the Johnson Space Center to familiarize crew with emergency...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4471
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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Mission Specialist Jose Hernandez has...

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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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