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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: Unpiloted Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle
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Jan 27, 2011

Unpiloted Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle

ISS026-E-020844 (27 Jan. 2011) --- The unpiloted Japanese Kounotori2 H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV2) approaches the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4402
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Aug 18, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2985
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Sep 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Japanese...

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NASA image: Small Cube Satellite Deploy
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Nov 19, 2013

Small Cube Satellite Deploy

ISS038-E-003874 (19 Nov. 2013) --- Three nanosatellites, known as Cubesats, are deployed from a Small Satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1535
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The launch of space shuttle Discovery on its STS-124 mission is seen through the windows of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1693
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery approaches Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to end the...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan, right, is welcomed by Japan...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1555
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery is silhouetted against the clear blue Florida sky as it hurtles...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1691
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the 69th landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery approaches...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1514
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission don their launch and entry suits...

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NASA image: Unpiloted Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle
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Jan 27, 2011

Unpiloted Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle

ISS026-E-020887 (27 Jan. 2011) --- Backdropped by a colorful part of Earth, the unpiloted Japanese Kounotori2 H-II...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0380
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, some of the STS-114 crew greet United...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Preflight
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Jun 7, 2011

Expedition 28 Preflight

NASA astronaut and Expedition 28 Flight Engineer Mike Fossum, third from right sitting, and JAXA (Japanese Aerospace...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A building designed to look like a space shuttle is seen a few kilometers outside of the Tanegashima Space Center...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A jogger runs past a sign welcoming NASA and other visitors to Minamitane Town on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, Tanegashima...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 25, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) team members walk with their offering of sake to the Houman Shrine, the...

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NASA image: STS-114 NBL training
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Mar 2, 2004

STS-114 NBL training

JSC2004-E-13022 (2 March 2004) --- Japanese Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, the...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A rocket is seen at the entrance to the visitor's center of the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC), Sunday, Feb. 23,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3642
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Jun 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 Mission Specialist Christopher Cassidy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1541
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery emerges from a cloud atop a column...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1509
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission don their launch and entry suits...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A rocket is seen at the entrance to the visitor's center of the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC), Sunday, Feb. 23,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1700
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the 69th landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery kicks up dust as...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0400
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 crew members look at external...

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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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