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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-013
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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-98 crew talks to the press at a briefing at Launch Pad 39A. With the...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Cargo
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Dec 4, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Cargo

The remaining time-sensitive payloads bound for the International Space Station on SpaceX’s 21st Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Nanoracks Airlock
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Oct 19, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Nanoracks Airlock

The first commercially funded airlock for the International Space Station is packed in the Cargo Dragon spacecraft’s...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and Marshall Center...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and Marshall Center...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and Marshall Center...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Late Load
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Late Load

SpaceX personnel carefully loaded time-sensitive cargo into Dragon just hours before launch. The spacecraft atop the...

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NASA image: sts098-s-001
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Nov 1, 2000

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STS098-S-001 (November 2000) --- This is the insignia for STS-98, which marks a major milestone in assembly of the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 10, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Being attached to the Canadarm2 on the International Space Station (ISS), the Remote Manipulator System arm built by...

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NASA image: View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS
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Apr 9, 2002

View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS

STS110-E-5149 (9 April 2002) --- Docked to the International Space Station (ISS), a Soyuz vehicle (foreground) and...

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NASA image: View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS
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Apr 9, 2002

View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS

STS110-E-5151 (9 April 2002) --- Docked to the International Space Station (ISS), a Soyuz vehicle (foreground) and...

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NASA image: View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS
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Apr 9, 2002

View of the Soyuz and Atlantis' payload bay taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS

STS110-E-5152 (9 April 2002) --- Docked to the International Space Station (ISS), a Soyuz vehicle (foreground) and...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-20 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Mar 5, 2020

SpaceX CRS-20 What's On Board Science Briefing

Aaron Beeler, professor of chemistry at Boston University and principal investigator of the Flow Chemistry Platform...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0064
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Jan 6, 2001

KSC01pp0064

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers check out the U.S. Lab Destiny after it has been installed in Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0386
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Apr 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-110 Mission Specialist Lee Morin undergoes final check of his launch and entry...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0040
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Jan 6, 2001

KSC-01pp0040

The STS-98 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building dressed for a simulated...

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NASA image: iss071e297186
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Jul 9, 2024

iss071e297186

iss071e297186 (7/9/2024) --- One of the five Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) capsules of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1362
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Oct 22, 1998

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, holding the nameplate for the Unity connecting module are (left) Joan...

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NASA image: KSC01padig014
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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-98 crew talks to the press at a briefing at Launch Pad 39A. With the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0055
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Jan 6, 2001

KSC-01pp0055

During emergency egress training at the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Pilot Mark Polansky settles...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0026
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Jan 4, 2001

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Capt. George Hoggard (left), a training officer with SGS Fire Services, sits alongside STS-98 Commander Ken...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0044
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Jan 5, 2001

KSC-01PP-0044

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell answers a question from the media during a briefing at...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0025
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Jan 4, 2001

KSC-01PP-0025

A smiling Ken Cockrell, commander on STS-98, gets ready to take the driver’s seat in an M-113 armored carrier, part...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0027
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Jan 4, 2001

KSC-01PP-0027

A smiling Mark Polansky, the pilot on STS-98, gets ready to take the driver’s seat in an M-113 armored carrier, part...

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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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