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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: KSC-97pc242
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Jan 30, 1997

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The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

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NASA image: InSpace installation
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Aug 1, 2013

InSpace installation

ISS036-E-027145 (1 Aug. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, speaks in a microphone...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0951
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May 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Beluga aircraft parks near the mate/demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility on...

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NASA image: Acaba conducts Synthetic Bone Experiment OPS
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Dec 21, 2017

Acaba conducts Synthetic Bone Experiment OPS

iss054e006421 912/21/2017) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba conducts fluid exchange and sampling for the Synthetic Bone...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1999

Microgravity

The Equiaxed Dendritic Solidification Experiment (EDSE) is a material sciences investigation under the Formation of...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1999

Microgravity

The Equiaxed Dendritic Solidification Experiment (EDSE) is a material sciences investigation under the Formation of...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1045
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1034
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1050
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0957
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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the European Space Agency's research laboratory,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0972
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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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NASA image: Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Astrobee and MELFI
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Mar 1, 2022

Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Astrobee and MELFI

iss066e155892 (3/1/2022) --- DreamStar dolls float in front of Astrobee and Minus Eighty Laboratory Freezer for ISS...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc241
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Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc241

The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon cargo capsule soars upward after lifting off from Launch Complex 39A...

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Mar 27, 2013

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ED13-0079-15 (26 March 2013) ---- SpaceX Dragon's second operational mission ended on March 26 after three weeks...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1059
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1683
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Jul 28, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

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NASA image: iss069e056172
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Aug 10, 2023

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iss069e056172 (Aug. 11, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen works on physics...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1053
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Hicari sample
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Jul 10, 2014

Hicari sample

iss040e054526 (7/10/2014) --- A photo of Hicari sample cartridge 2 from the Gradient Heating Furnace (GHF) removed...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0975
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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - William Gerstenmaier, NASA associate administrator for Space Operations, welcomes the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3157
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Jun 2, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians roll the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket with its NuSTAR spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3147
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May 31, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The cockpit and flight instrumentation of the Orbital Sciences' L-1011 carrier...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1060
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Jan 10, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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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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