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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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Jan 5, 2001

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STS-98 Mission Specialist Marsha Ivins waits in the White Room outside the entrance into Atlantis. The crew is at...

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Apr 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello...

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Aug 7, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During pre-launch preparations, STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz smiles in...

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Jan 11, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab Destiny rests in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis. A key element...

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Jan 6, 2001

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STS-98 Mission Specialists Robert Curbeam, Marsha Ivins and Thomas Jones try out the three-person slidewire basket,...

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Jan 4, 2001

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Robert Curbeam, a Mission Specialist on STS-98, gets ready to take the driver’s seat in an M-113 armored carrier,...

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Apr 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello...

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Jan 4, 2001

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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: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure
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Mar 6, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch is closed for...

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Apr 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 9, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-028388 (9 Feb. 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew cabin, part...

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Aug 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Mission Specialist Daniel Barry has his helmet checked during suitup. On the...

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Jan 11, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab Destiny rests in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis. A key element...

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Jan 30, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, Atlantis’s payload bay doors are ready to be closed over the U.S....

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Mar 20, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Prior to their departure, the STS-110 crew pauses for the media at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: View of the S0 Truss being moved into installation position by the SSRMS during STS-110
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Apr 10, 2002

View of the S0 Truss being moved into installation position by the SSRMS during STS-110

STS110-E-5173 (11 April 2002) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the S0 (S-Zero)...

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Jul 9, 2024

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iss071e297164 (7/9/2024) --- One of the five Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) capsules of the...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis on approach for docking to the ISS during STS-110 and Expedition Four
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Apr 10, 2002

Shuttle Atlantis on approach for docking to the ISS during STS-110 and Expedition Four

ISS004-E-9944 (10 April 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis prepares to dock with the International Space Station...

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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell places the mission patch on the entrance to the orbiter...

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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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May 11, 2020

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iss063e010583 (May 11, 2020) --- The Northrop Grumman (NG)-13 Cygnus vehicle (S.S. Robert Henry Lawrence Jr.) cargo...

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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39a, the Rotating Service Structure rolls back from around Space Shuttle...

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Apr 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As he undergoes a final check on his launch and entry suit, STS-110 Mission Specialist...

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Jan 6, 2001

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

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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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