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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: KSC-99pp1450
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Dec 17, 1999

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The STS-103 crew smile and wave to onlookers as they head toward the "Astrovan" at right that will carry them to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0574
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May 24, 1999

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STS-96 Mission Specialist Tamara E. Jernigan smiles in excitement on her arrival at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0590
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May 27, 1999

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The STS-96 crew smile and wave at onlookers as they eagerly head for the bus that will take them to Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0731
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Jun 22, 1999

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STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) smiles for the photographer before climbing into an M-113 armored...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5472
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1512
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Dec 28, 1999

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STS-103 Payload Commander Steven L. Smith and his wife, Peggy, smile for the camera on the runway at Patrick Air...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC955
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Jul 1, 1997

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STS-94 Payload Commander Janice Voss smiles and gives a thumbs-up as she is assisted into her launch/entry suit in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0117
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss (Ph.D.) smiles as she dons her launch...

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NASA image: Fossum, smiles at the camera, as he wears his EMU inside the A/L before EVA1 during STS-121 / Exp. 13 joint OPS
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Jul 8, 2006

Fossum, smiles at the camera, as he wears his EMU inside the A/L before EVA1 during STS-121 / Exp. 13 joint OPS

S121-E-05948 (8 July 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, attired in his...

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NASA image: NASA experts engage with students during National Aviation History Month
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Nov 6, 2024

NASA experts engage with students during National Aviation History Month

A group of middle school students and their teachers sit in the control room for a hands-on experience at NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA experts engage with students during National Aviation History Month
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Nov 6, 2024

NASA experts engage with students during National Aviation History Month

A group of middle school students engage with a model aircraft while learning from NASA experts in the model lab at...

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NASA image: RobGarner
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Aug 23, 2024

RobGarner

Rob Garner has worked in the Office of Communications at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., since...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-264
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Aug 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-105 and Expedition Three (E3) crews are smiling as they exit the Operations...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: KSC01padig264
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Aug 10, 2001

KSC01padig264

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-105 and Expedition Three (E3) crews are smiling as they exit the Operations...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

JSC
NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
Image
Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: Happy Little Crater on Mercury
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Dec 8, 2017

Happy Little Crater on Mercury

It looks like even the craters on Mercury have heard of Bob Ross! The central peaks of this complex crater have...

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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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