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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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May 1, 2000

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Research scientist Greg Goins monitors radish growth under a sulfur-microwave light at Hangar L at the Cape...

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NASA image: U.S. President Joe Biden Arrives Aboard Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield
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Jan 19, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden Arrives Aboard Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield

Dr. David Korsmeyer, associate center director for research and technology at Ames, presents an Ames Research Center...

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NASA image: Environmental Testing Next for Space FOSS
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Sep 10, 2020

Environmental Testing Next for Space FOSS

Bolts are torqued on a Compact Fiber Optic Sensing System unit, also known as a FOSS Rocket Box, which was developed...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Tegan French and Rocky Garcia are at a weather balloon system’s ground station monitoring temperature, humidity,...

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NASA image: Corrosion Research Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Corrosion Research Laboratory

Dr. Luz M. Calle, a principal investigator for corrosion research at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, shows a dish of...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 1, 2003

Around Marshall

A new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies is under construction at...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 1998

International Space Station (ISS)

This artist's concept depicts the completely assembled International Space Station (ISS) passing over the Straits of...

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NASA image: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Automation
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Mar 23, 2022

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Automation

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air...

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NASA image: NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Cargo Delivery
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Nov 21, 2022

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility Playbook: Cargo Delivery

NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM, is to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0047
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Jan 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool smiles at spectators as he arrives at KSC for...

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Jan 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Commander Rick Husband waves to spectators as he arrives at KSC for pre-launch...

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NASA image: KSC-03pp0149
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, who represents the Israel Space Agency, chats...

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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew gathers at breakfast prior to preparing for launch. Seated left to...

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Jan 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew pose for a photo after their arrival at KSC for pre-launch...

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NASA image: KSC-03pp0148
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool (center) gets help with his launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0054
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Jan 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla joins other crew members after arrival at KSC...

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Jan 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (left) is greeted on his arrival by Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3964
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Jason Gilbert, scientific associate, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, briefs...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0053
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Jan 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband makes a few comments after the crew's arrival at KSC...

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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew heads for the Astrovan and a ride to Launch Pad 39A for liftoff. In...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0048
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Jan 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown shows his pleasure at arriving at KSC for...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0057
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Jan 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon comments on the mission after the crew's arrival...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3961
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mike Yagley, COBRA PUMA Golf, director of Research and Testing, briefs media representatives...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0110
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew heads for the Astrovan and a ride to Launch Pad 39A for liftoff. From...

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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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