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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-06pd0239
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Feb 8, 2006

KSC-06pd0239

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Steve Fossett is strapped into...

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NASA image: Sturckow fixes a meal in the orbiter middeck
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Aug 11, 2001

Sturckow fixes a meal in the orbiter middeck

STS105-E-5035 (11 August 2001) --- Astronaut Frederick W. Sturckow, STS-105 pilot, makes a sandwich at the gallery...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Apr 15, 2004

Research Technology

Looking like an alien space ship or a flying saucer the Microwave Lightcraft is an unconventional launch vehicle...

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NASA image: jsc2009e049922
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Dec 3, 2008

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JSC2009-E-049922 (February 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (right), Expedition 21 flight engineer and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1935
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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown takes a break during training on the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pp0749
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lighting up the night sky, as well as the water nearby, space shuttle Endeavour blazes...

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NASA image: sts135-s-002
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Feb 11, 2011

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STS135-S-002 (11 Feb. 2011) --- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, these four...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L
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Sep 12, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L

S85-40173 (5 Sept. 1985) --- In Johnson Space Center’s (JSC) Astronaut Office, astronaut F. Richard (Dick) Scobee,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0699
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The clouds of smoke and steam generated during liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on...

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NASA image: Astronauts Garriott and Merbold monitoring experiemnts in Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Astronauts Garriott and Merbold monitoring experiemnts in Spacelab

STS009-123-340 (28 Nov 1983) --- Astronaut Owen K. Garriott, STS-9 mission specialist, left, and Ulf Merbold,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0159
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Jan 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer aircraft is on display for employees at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team prepare to break through a barricade during one of...

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NASA image: iss023-s-002a
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Jul 7, 2009

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ISS023-S-002A (7 July 2009) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (center), Expedition 23 commander; along with NASA...

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NASA image: Fourth Liquid Hydrogen Tank for NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Assembled 
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Nov 14, 2025

Fourth Liquid Hydrogen Tank for NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Assembled 

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the 130-foot-tall liquid hydrogen tank off the...

MAF
NASA image: STS125-S-002
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Oct 9, 2007

STS125-S-002

STS125-S-002 (9 Oct. 2007) --- These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-125 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5073
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Sep 10, 2009

KSC-2009-5073

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Between rain showers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a rainbow breaks through...

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NASA image: jsc2013e076004
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Jul 2, 2013

jsc2013e076004

JSC2013-E-076004 (20 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (center), Expedition 37 flight engineer and...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0064
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Jan 14, 2000

KSC-00pp0064

Senator Bob Graham (left), Center Director Roy Bridges (center) and Senator Connie Mack (right) take a break during...

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NASA image: GT-7 recovery
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Dec 18, 1965

GT-7 recovery

S65-63644 (18 Dec. 1965) --- Crewmen of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp gather on deck to watch the recovery of the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0696
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Mar 11, 2008

KSC-08pd0696

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Blazing into the cloud-covered sky, Space shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: Fourth Liquid Hydrogen Tank for NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Assembled 
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Nov 14, 2025

Fourth Liquid Hydrogen Tank for NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Assembled 

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the 130-foot-tall liquid hydrogen tank off the...

MAF
NASA image: HiRISE Catches an Avalanche on Mars
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Aug 12, 2020

HiRISE Catches an Avalanche on Mars

The High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (Hi-RISE) camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured...

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NASA image: Polansky and Padalka in the Node 1 during Joint Operations
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Jul 21, 2009

Polansky and Padalka in the Node 1 during Joint Operations

S127-E-007453 (21 July 2009) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky (left) and Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Gennady...

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NASA image: GT-7 RECOVERY - BORMAN, FRANK  -  ASTRONAUT - MISC.
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Dec 18, 1965

GT-7 RECOVERY - BORMAN, FRANK - ASTRONAUT - MISC.

S66-15463 (18 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, command pilot of the National Aeronautics and Space...

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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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