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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: Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego
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Jul 19, 2023

Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego

Amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Langenberg, left, explains...

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NASA image: Scott and Doi conduct tool evaluations during second EVA of STS-87
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Dec 3, 1997

Scott and Doi conduct tool evaluations during second EVA of STS-87

STS087-341-004 (3 Dec. 1997) --- Backdropped over Africa, Takao Doi, international mission specialist representing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1997
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Mar 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jose Perez-Morales explains...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3131
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Oct 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the canister with space shuttle Atlantis’ HST...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1854
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A flotation device is secured to the railing of Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket...

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NASA image: WFF-2021-053-007
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Aug 6, 2021

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A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen as it is transported to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1820
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Feb 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members on Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, use a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1913
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers in a small raft, guide the left spent booster used during space shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1824
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Feb 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members in a skiff from Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1887
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Solid Rocket Booster Retrieval Ship Freedom Star tows a booster to the dock at Hangar AF...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1819
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Feb 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crane on Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, heaves the left...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0879
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May 19, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On its slow 4.2-mile journey via the crawlerway to Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

The test version of the Orion crew module has been transported into the well deck of the USS San Diego at Naval Base...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

The test version of the Orion crew module is transported into the well deck of the USS San Diego at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0708
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The second Mars Exploration Rover (MER-1) enters Kennedy Space Center. MER-2 and other...

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Oct 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the canister with space shuttle Atlantis’ Hubble...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1802
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A flotation device is secured to the railing of Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1996
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Mar 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media were invited to a showing of the Ares I-X simulator rocket segments at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1894
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the solid rocket boosters used during space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 launch is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3155
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Oct 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the canister with space shuttle Atlantis’ Hubble...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1304
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test
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Oct 21, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) - Orion Boiler Plate Test

The test version of the Orion crew module is transported into the well deck of the USS San Diego at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1311
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery makes its way along the crawlerway from high bay 3 to Launch...

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Sep 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The morning sun spotlights Launch Pad 39A and Space Shuttle Discovery atop the Mobile...

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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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