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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: iss066m263531959_Expedition_66_Soyuz_MS-20_Hatch_Closure_211219
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Dec 19, 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: KSC-05pd2381
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (far left) and STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins...

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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

nhq201704100050 (April 10, 2017) --- Girls in traditional Kazakhstan dress wait to welcome the return of Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Brazil’s first astronaut in space, Marcos C. Pontes smiles as he exchanges greetings with some of the crowd on hand...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0499
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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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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a celebration for the STS-114 crew and the successful return to flight mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2380
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins speaks to guests during the dedication of a...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 29, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Members of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Flight Operations team perform preflight checks prior to field rehearsals...

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NASA image: STS-1 Columbia 40th Anniversary
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Apr 14, 2021

STS-1 Columbia 40th Anniversary

Space Shuttle Columbia launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the program’s first mission 40 years...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 27 FE Coleman posing for a photo
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May 21, 2011

View of Expedition 27 FE Coleman posing for a photo

S134-E-008390 (21 May 2011)--- After more than five months of serving as a flight engineer on back-to-back...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2384
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins autographs crew photos following the dedication of a...

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NASA image: Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing
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Dec 14, 2017

Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing

Girls in traditional Kazakhstan dress wait to welcome the return of Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik of NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2091
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the KSC Engine Shop, the third Space Shuttle Main Engine for Discovery’s Return...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2085
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Enclosed inside the shipping container, the third Space Shuttle Main Engine for...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2388
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a celebration for the STS-114 crew and the successful return to flight mission,...

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NASA image: iss066m263532329_Expedition_66_MS-20_Undocking_211219
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Dec 19, 2021

iss066m263532329_Expedition_66_MS-20_Undocking_211219

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

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

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2223
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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: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

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

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 29, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Members of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Flight Operations team are seen during field rehearsals in preparation for...

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NASA image: Expedition 60 Soyuz MS-12 Landing
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Oct 4, 2019

Expedition 60 Soyuz MS-12 Landing

\Expedition 60 cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos is welcomed home by his daughter, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 in Star...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2217
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Sep 20, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2087
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Oct 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the KSC Engine Shop, the third Space Shuttle Main Engine for Discovery’s Return...

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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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