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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-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA and contractor personnel work on the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Afternoon/
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Nov 3, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 5 Activities - Afternoon/

U.S. Navy divers prepare for night operations on Nov. 3, 2018, during Underway Recovery Test-7 (URT-7) in the well...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA and contractor personnel work on the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA and contractor personnel work under the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1392
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Jul 25, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers in the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39A keep watch as they move the...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

President and CEO of the California Science Center Jeffrey N. Rudolph speaks from a podium underneath the space...

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NASA image: Phillips between Columbus and Harmony
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Mar 20, 2009

Phillips between Columbus and Harmony

S119-E-006800 (20 March 2009) --- Astronaut John Phillips is about to exit the European Space Agency's Columbus...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen as workers prepare for the grand opening ceremony for the California Science...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA and contractor personnel work on the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

Chief Executive Officer of the Planetary Society, Bill Nye "The Science Guy", acts as emcee from a podium underneath...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA and contractor personnel work on the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA and contractor personnel work on the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA and contractor personnel work on the space shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Psyche Launch
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is launched from Launch Complex 39A, Friday, Oct....

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NASA image: Psyche on the Launch Pad
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche on the Launch Pad

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is seen at Launch Complex 39A as preparations...

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NASA image: Psyche Launch
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is launched from Launch Complex 39A, Friday, Oct....

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NASA image: "Teacher in Space" Trainees - Arriflex Motion Picture Camera
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Sep 20, 1985

"Teacher in Space" Trainees - Arriflex Motion Picture Camera

S85-40671 (18 Sept. 1985) --- The two teachers, Barbara R. Morgan and Sharon Christa McAuliffe (out of frame) have...

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Dec 4, 2017

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iss053e303563 (Dec. 4, 2017) --- Expedition 52-53 crew members (from left) Paolo Nespoli, Sergey Ryazanskiy and...

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NASA image: TangoLab Card Cube Removal
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Mar 31, 2022

TangoLab Card Cube Removal

iss067e000376 (3/31/2022) --- A Higher Orbits Double Cube aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The Effects...

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NASA image: Psyche on the Launch Pad
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche on the Launch Pad

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Psyche spacecraft onboard is seen at Launch Complex 39A as preparations...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Door Etchings
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Nov 18, 2019

Mobile Launcher Door Etchings

Each of the eight haunch access doors located in the mobile launcher platform contains an inspirational quote...

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NASA image: Indian River Bridge Utilities Work
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May 26, 2021

Indian River Bridge Utilities Work

NASA’s bridge engineering team at Kennedy Space Center is managing multiple critical projects on the Indian River...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Landing
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Jul 21, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Landing

NASA Launch Director Michael Leinbach, right, hands an American flag to a worker on the runway of the Shuttle...

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Mar 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Tom Feeney (left) jogs along the beach at Kennedy Space Center....

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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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