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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: Crewmember in the mid deck with the Zeolite Crystal Growth experiment.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmember in the mid deck with the Zeolite Crystal Growth experiment.

STS50-262-004 (25 June-9 July 1992) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-50 pilot, holds an autoclave used in the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2438
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RTG Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Jim Wojciechowski and Dan Brunson install...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5794
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Oct 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Kennedy Space Center employees, their families and members of the general public turn...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC
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Jun 14, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC

Twin rocket boosters for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) that will power Artemis missions to the Moon have arrived...

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NASA image: Baseball caps of the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians in the flight deck
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Oct 25, 1995

Baseball caps of the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians in the flight deck

STS073-E-5135 (26 Oct. 1995) --- Baseball caps from the two 1995 World Series representative franchises float near...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2472
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Nov 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Supported by a crane in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the radioisotope...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3549
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-130 airplane flown by U.S. Marines stops at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2427
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the RTG facility at Kennedy Space Center, Tim Frazier, Mervin Smith and Tim Hoye...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3548
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels approach the Shuttle Landing Facility for a landing at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3577
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Nov 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Blue Angels take off from the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: SoFIE-MIST Imagery
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Aug 8, 2024

SoFIE-MIST Imagery

jsc2024e053516 (8/8/2024) --- A plexiglass rod burns in microgravity for the Solid Fuel Ignition and Extinction -...

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NASA image: Elliot Plantation Site
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May 26, 2022

Elliot Plantation Site

Michael Legare, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, stands near the archeological ruins of the Elliot Plantation...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3606
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a flight aboard the U.S. Navy Blue Angel's support aircraft, a C-130T Hercules known...

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NASA image: Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins
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May 17, 2021

Elliot Sugar Plantation Ruins

Preservationist Dot Moore views the ruins of Elliot Plantation sugar factory during an excavation in 2008 on NASA’s...

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NASA image: Heartbeat Stars Artist Concept
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Oct 21, 2016

Heartbeat Stars Artist Concept

This artist's concept depicts "heartbeat stars," which have been detected by NASA's Kepler Space Telescope and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2475
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Nov 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Outside of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the enclosed radioisotope...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2426
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the RTG facility at Kennedy Space Center, Amy Powell, Ennis Shelton and Ed...

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NASA image: Elliot Plantation Site
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May 26, 2022

Elliot Plantation Site

Members of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NASA Communications visit the archeological ruins of the Elliot...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0341
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Mar 11, 2000

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After the finals of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Southeast Regional...

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NASA image: Dust Storm, Sahara Desert, Algeria/Niger Border, Africa
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May 16, 1992

Dust Storm, Sahara Desert, Algeria/Niger Border, Africa

STS049-92-071 (13 May 1992) --- The STS-49 crew aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour captured this...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC
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Jun 15, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC

Twin rocket boosters for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) that will power Artemis missions to the Moon have arrived...

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NASA image: Possible Mud Volcanoes on Mars
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Jan 21, 2022

Possible Mud Volcanoes on Mars

This HiRISE image shows a flat plain with various low, lumpy mounds. Some of them have distinct colors and tones...

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NASA image: Lunar Lander night sequence (Langley)
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Apr 11, 1967

Lunar Lander night sequence (Langley)

During a nighttime training session, a multiple exposure captures the movement of the Lunar Excursion Module...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC
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Jun 15, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Arrive at KSC

Twin rocket boosters for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) that will power Artemis missions to the Moon have arrived...

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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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