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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -   Workers place some of the Columbia debris moved from the Columbia Debris Hangar in its permanent storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.
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Sep 15, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers place some of the Columbia debris moved from the Columbia Debris Hangar in its permanent storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers place some of the Columbia debris moved from the Columbia Debris Hangar in its...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2599
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Dec 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Larry Tanner places Teflon-coated fabric on either...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2258
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Nov 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With four rows of payload transfer canister segments in place around the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1131
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Jan 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Visitors place roses at the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - ISS Transit
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse - ISS Transit

This composite image, made from 4 frames, shows the International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, as it...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - ISS Transit
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse - ISS Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the Sun at roughly...

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NASA image: Artemis III machining at Ingersoll Machine Tool, Inc.
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Sep 28, 2020

Artemis III machining at Ingersoll Machine Tool, Inc.

Machining of the tunnel, aft bulkhead, and barrel for the Artemis III Orion pressure vessel takes place at Ingersoll...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Unlocking the Origins of the Universe
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Nov 21, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: Unlocking the Origins of the Universe

AMS-02 is helping scientists investigate many fundamental physics questions from its place on the space station....

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NASA image: Artemis III machining at Ingersoll Machine Tool, Inc.
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Sep 28, 2020

Artemis III machining at Ingersoll Machine Tool, Inc.

Machining of the tunnel, aft bulkhead, and barrel for the Artemis III Orion pressure vessel takes place at Ingersoll...

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NASA image: Wheelock in Node 1
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Jun 24, 2010

Wheelock in Node 1

ISS024-E-006466 (24 June 2010) --- NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24 flight engineer, places tools in a...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2014
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Apr 22, 2014

NASA Earth Day 2014

Students listen intently while an exhibitor conducts an experiment at NASA's Earth Day event. The event took place...

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NASA image: 6-14-2017 Parachute Drop Test
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Jun 14, 2017

6-14-2017 Parachute Drop Test

A drop test at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona qualifying Orion's parachute system for human...

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Oct 19, 2024

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iss072e069824 (Oct. 19, 2024) --- An antacid pill is displayed in the hand of NASA astronaut and Expedition 72...

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NASA image: Williams in the Node 1 during Expedition 22
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Mar 18, 2010

Williams in the Node 1 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-100597 (17 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, places the Expedition...

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NASA image: Orion CMUS Offshore Testing
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Feb 15, 2019

Orion CMUS Offshore Testing

Includes footage of Orion Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) Offshore Training. This video placed second in the...

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Apr 17, 2012

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An Orion parachute development test takes place at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona, on April 17,...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS Core Stage Lift Ops - TIMELAPSE
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Jun 12, 2021

Artemis I SLS Core Stage Lift Ops - TIMELAPSE

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems and Jacobs lifted and placed the core stage of the Space Launch System...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2014
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Apr 22, 2014

NASA Earth Day 2014

An attendee of NASA's Earth Day event conducts an experiment with circuits. The event took place at Union Station in...

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NASA image: First night launch of a Saturn I launch vehicle
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May 25, 1965

First night launch of a Saturn I launch vehicle

First night time launching of a Saturn I launch vehicle took place at 2:35 a.m., May 25, 1965, with the launch of...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2014
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Apr 22, 2014

NASA Earth Day 2014

NASA's Administrator, Charles Bolden, conducts an experiment using circuits at NASA's Earth Day event. The event...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Feb 6, 2024

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

The new production nozzle is lifted on the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center on Feb. 6. Crews...

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NASA image: Artemis III machining at Ingersoll Machine Tool, Inc.
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Sep 28, 2020

Artemis III machining at Ingersoll Machine Tool, Inc.

Machining of the tunnel, aft bulkhead, and barrel for the Artemis III Orion pressure vessel takes place at Ingersoll...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2014
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Apr 22, 2014

NASA Earth Day 2014

Students listen intently while an exhibitor conducts an experiment at NASA's Earth Day event. The event took place...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2014
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Apr 22, 2014

NASA Earth Day 2014

Students listen intently while Astronaut John Mace Grunsfeld speaks at NASA's Earth Day event. The event took place...

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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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