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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: 1401529
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Nov 17, 2014

1401529

DARIAN BRYANT, LEFT, AND MELISSA HOPPER, STOWAGE ENGINEERS WITH THE PAYLOAD OPERATIONS INTEGRATION CENTER AT NASA'S...

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NASA image: BCAT5 Video Setup In JEM
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Sep 21, 2011

BCAT5 Video Setup In JEM

ISS029-E-010999 (21 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, prepares a camcorder for...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

The GOES-R spacecraft stands vertically inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Florida near...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Dr. Larry DeLucas operating the USML-1 Glovebox (GBX) during the USML-1 (STS-50) mission. Dr. DeLucas was a Payload...

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NASA image: iss068e012259
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Oct 6, 2022

iss068e012259

iss068e012259 (Oct. 6, 2022) --- The waxing gibbous Moon is pictured above the Earth's horizon as the International...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

The NASA Langley Alta-X Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lifts off with a weather payload from the Monterey Bay Academy...

ARC
NASA image: jsc2021e019956
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Aug 10, 2015

jsc2021e019956

jsc2021e019956 (8/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Mini Coldbag with the lid open. The Mini Coldbag is a...

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NASA image: BCAT5 Video Setup In JEM
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Sep 21, 2011

BCAT5 Video Setup In JEM

ISS029-E-010998 (21 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, prepares a camcorder for...

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NASA image: Cathy Koerner KSC Visit - O&C
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Oct 6, 2020

Cathy Koerner KSC Visit - O&C

Engineers and technicians are completing assembly work inside the Space Station Processing Facility, on flight...

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NASA image: Michael Kobrick and Scott Vangen on console in CIC
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Feb 16, 2000

Michael Kobrick and Scott Vangen on console in CIC

JSC2000-01455 (16 February 2000)--- Mike Kobrick communcates SRTM data to astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-068856 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken on Feb. 9 from the International...

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NASA image: PRIME-1 Animation
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Jul 25, 2024

PRIME-1 Animation

The Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1 (PRIME-1) The technology consists of a Mass Spectrometer for Observing...

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NASA image: KSC-378-0107
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Jan 19, 1978

KSC-378-0107

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, structural work is ongoing inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: Documentation of Plant Growth in an EPO-Kit C Chamber taken during Expedition 15
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Aug 20, 2007

Documentation of Plant Growth in an EPO-Kit C Chamber taken during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-23475 (20 Aug. 2007) --- Close-up view of a plant growth experiment in an Education Payload Operations...

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NASA image: Pettit prepares for a NASA EPO Activity in the JPM
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Feb 14, 2012

Pettit prepares for a NASA EPO Activity in the JPM

ISS030-E-074051 (14 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares for a NASA...

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NASA image: iss070e102747
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Feb 26, 2024

iss070e102747

iss070e102747 (Feb. 26, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara is photographed...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0674
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Mar 27, 2001

KSC-01pp0674

An overview of the Space Station Processing Facility shows equipment and future payloads on Shuttle missions to the...

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NASA image: Michael Kobrick and Scott Vangen on console in CIC
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Feb 16, 2000

Michael Kobrick and Scott Vangen on console in CIC

JSC2000-01451 (16 February 2000)--- Three SRTM personnel support the STS-99 at and near the Crew Interface Console...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 16, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

The SA-9 (Saturn I Block II), the eighth Saturn I flight, lifted off on February 16, 1965. This was the first Saturn...

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NASA image: Pettit prepares for a NASA EPO Activity in the JPM
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Feb 14, 2012

Pettit prepares for a NASA EPO Activity in the JPM

ISS030-E-074053 (14 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares for a NASA...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-068859 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken on Feb. 9 from the International...

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NASA image: STS 51-F crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building
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Jul 29, 1985

STS 51-F crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building

STS 51-F crewmembers depart the Kennedy Space Center's operations and checkout building on their way to the launch...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Kestrel Eye (KE2M) Satellite Deployment
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Oct 24, 2017

NanoRacks Kestrel Eye (KE2M) Satellite Deployment

iss053e130267 (Oct. 24, 2017) --- The Kestrel Eye IIM (KE2M) CubeSat is deployed from the tip of the Dextre attached...

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NASA image: Brown at RMS controls on the aft flight deck
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Nov 24, 1998

Brown at RMS controls on the aft flight deck

STS095-366-031 (29 Oct-7 Nov 1998) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., mission commander, operates controls on the...

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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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