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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 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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NASA image: KSC-06pd0735
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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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NASA image: STS-134 crew as they prepare their flight to KSC in T-38's
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Aug 25, 2010

STS-134 crew as they prepare their flight to KSC in T-38's

JSC2010-E-119539 (25 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Mark Kelly (foreground), STS-134 commander; and Michael Fincke,...

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NASA image: STS-95 crew activities with John Glenn
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Feb 20, 1998

STS-95 crew activities with John Glenn

S98-02045 (20 February 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr. (D.-Ohio) is given a briefing on the Shuttle emergency...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0367
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Board look over Space Shuttle Atlantis in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1190
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Apr 22, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-118 crew members are in the Space Station Processing Facility to become familiar...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0884
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of several Space Shuttle mission...

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NASA image: Mr. Peanut
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May 24, 2021

Mr. Peanut

The south polar residual cap is constantly changing as carbon dioxide sublimates from steep slopes, enlarging pits,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0142
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Feb 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The new NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe prepares to board a helicopter, near the...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew as they prepare their flight to KSC in T-38's
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Aug 25, 2010

STS-134 crew as they prepare their flight to KSC in T-38's

JSC2010-E-119574 (25 Aug. 2010) --- European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori, STS-134 mission specialist, is...

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Jul 24, 2019

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iss060e014374 (July 24, 2019) --- Astronauts Andrew Morgan (left) and Luca Parmitano participate in familiarization...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3549
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Nov 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-123 Mission Specialist Takao Doi tries out one...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1124
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After a three-day series of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1193
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Apr 22, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-118 Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski practices using equipment during training...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0517
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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 test...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0380
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board look at equipment in the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0389
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-114 crew sign autographs for employees in the SRB Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0386
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Eileen Collins (center) and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1129
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Jun 16, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The plane carrying the crew of mission STS-121 taxis onto the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0371
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Apr 1, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Just inside the open hatch of the SPACEHAB module are (left to right) STS-101 crew...

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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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