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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-01PADIG-129
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A firetruck stands by as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with its cargo the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0499
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia on top taxis at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip....

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NASA image: KSC01padig126
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, carrying its cargo orbiter Columbia, taxis off the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-124
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia, atop a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, lands at the Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: jsc2021m000296_NTV_VideoFile_Soyuz_MS-20_Landing_211219
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Dec 20, 2021

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COSMONAUT AND SPACE FLIGHT TOURISTS RETURN TO EARTH FROM THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION Roscosmos cosmonaut...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

Support teams arrive at the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

William S. McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 Commander and Space Station Science Officer, waves to some of the crowd on...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams at Boeing Headquarters
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Sep 17, 2025

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams at Boeing Headquarters

NASA astronaut Suni Williams speaks with employees of Boeing, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at the company’s...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2222
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Sep 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Space Station Processing Facility, workers wait for a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2089
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the KSC Engine Shop, Boeing-Rocketdyne technicians remove the container that...

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NASA image: KSC01padig124
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia, atop a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, lands at the Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC01padig129
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A firetruck stands by as the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with its cargo the orbiter...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Expedition 12 Commander Bill McArthur rest onboard a Russian helicopter that will take him from the landing site to...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0560
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Mar 22, 2001

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The International Space Station's Expedition One crew members and their families prepare to depart KSC from the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

Support teams arrive at the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing
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Apr 10, 2017

Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing

nhq201704100049 (April 10, 2017) --- Girls in traditional Kazakhstan dress wait to welcome the return of Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1332
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery moves into position on the hardstand of Launch Pad 39B. First...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2224
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Sep 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Space Station Processing Facility, a worker lowers a...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

Support teams arrive at the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2086
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Oct 5, 2004

KSC-04pd2086

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the KSC Engine Shop, Boeing-Rocketdyne technicians attach an overhead crane to...

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NASA image: Artemis I Leaders Discuss Orion Return, Preview Recovery Operations Dec. 5, 2022
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Dec 5, 2022

Artemis I Leaders Discuss Orion Return, Preview Recovery Operations Dec. 5, 2022

Leaders from NASA present an overview of the return powered flyby (RPF) burn of the Orion vehicle on December 5....

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Stephen Lee, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Flight Operations, performs preflight checks prior to a drop test in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas...

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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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