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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: Toy Dog Portrait
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May 3, 2018

Toy Dog Portrait

A toy dog named Seaman Jr., representing the Newfoundland that accompanied Lewis and Clark on their historic...

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NASA image: Orion's European Service Module
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May 3, 2019

Orion's European Service Module

On April 29, Orion’s Service Module, shown here on May 3, 2019, moved to the lift station inside the assembly bay...

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NASA image: Swanson conducts CFE session
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Jul 3, 2014

Swanson conducts CFE session

ISS040-E-032827 (3 July 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, Expedition 40 commander, conducts a session with the...

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NASA image: Firing Room 3 of Launch Control Center, Launch Complex 39 countdown test
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May 13, 1969

Firing Room 3 of Launch Control Center, Launch Complex 39 countdown test

S69-34332 (13 May 1969) --- Overall view of Firing Room 3 of the Launch Control Center, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0744
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Apr 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, the orbiter Discovery's payload bay doors are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2582
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Dec 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a visit to Kennedy, members of the STS-114 crew stop by the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: iss063e004863
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May 3, 2020

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iss063e004863 (May 3, 2020) --- The International Space Station's Maintenance Work Area (MWA) is similar to a work...

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NASA image: Space Tango MultiLab Locker (TangoLab-1)
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Aug 17, 2017

Space Tango MultiLab Locker (TangoLab-1)

iss052e053735 (8/18/2017) --- Photographic documentation taken during installation of Space Tango MultiLab Locker...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Centaur Transport / Lift & Mate
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Mar 6, 2018

InSight Atlas V Centaur Transport / Lift & Mate

A United Launch Alliance Centaur upper stage arrives at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Budarin and Bowersox wearing Russian Sokol suits in the Soyuz Spacecraft during Expedition Six
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Apr 14, 2003

Budarin and Bowersox wearing Russian Sokol suits in the Soyuz Spacecraft during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-45802 (14 April 2003) --- Attired in their Russian Sokol suits, astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox (right),...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V LVOS
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Mar 3, 2018

InSight Atlas V LVOS

A crane lifts a United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Tilman Spohn, HP3 investigation lead, Institute of Planetary Research (DLR), discusses NASA's InSight mission during...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2595
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Dec 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a visit to Kennedy, STS-114 Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence looks at an area of an...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0746
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Apr 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another view of Discovery's closed payload bay doors also reveals the orbiter's...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion DD250 Roll to MPPF
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May 3, 2025

Artemis II Orion DD250 Roll to MPPF

NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft arrives at the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Orion's European Service Module
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May 3, 2019

Orion's European Service Module

On April 29, Orion’s Service Module, shown here on May 3, 2019, moved to the lift station inside the assembly bay...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Tim Dunn, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, discusses NASA's InSight mission during a prelaunch media...

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NASA image: iss071e051133
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May 3, 2024

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iss071e051133 (May 3, 2024) --- Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps practices cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2488
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Nov 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, a remote manipulator...

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NASA image: NASA Talks
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May 3, 2023

NASA Talks

Caitlin Dunlap, with the Engineering Directorate, speaks to participants during an internal knowledge sharing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2257
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Mar 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis begins rolling out of Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony
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May 3, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony

Vice President Kamala Harris walks into the Ceremonial Office in the Old Executive Office Building, followed by...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Booster Transport
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Mar 2, 2018

InSight Atlas V Booster Transport

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster arrives at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Module 51
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Mar 11, 2020

Nanoracks Module 51

iss062e087549 (3/11/2020) --- A View of the ISSET-Nanoracks-Mission Discovery 4 investigation aboard the...

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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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