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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-2011-6311
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Fire lights up a crystal-clear blue sky on Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1441
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the background, scientists talk to the media about the experiments recovered during...

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NASA image: Mastracchio during MSL SQF Sample Cartridge Exchange
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Nov 26, 2013

Mastracchio during MSL SQF Sample Cartridge Exchange

ss038e008298 (11/26/2013) --- A view of NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, during the Material Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3568
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May 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Coming in from the southeast, space shuttle Atlantis' belly is visible in a crystal-clear...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc569
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Apr 4, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Columbia stands poised in the night for the STS-83 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1)...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1439
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - George D'Heilly, with Instrumentation Technology Associates, Inc., Barry Perlman, with...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1442
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Barry Perlman (left), with Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School in Florida, talks to...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc570
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Apr 4, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Columbia stands poised in the night for the STS-83 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1)...

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NASA image: Curiosity Takes a Last Look at Sulfur Stones
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Nov 18, 2024

Curiosity Takes a Last Look at Sulfur Stones

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this last look at a field of bright white...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6313
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Fire lights up a crystal-clear blue sky on Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6317
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Fire lights up a crystal-clear blue sky on Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Data shows that elevated sialidase in bacterial vaginosis patients correlates to premature births in women....

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-14 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Apr 1, 2018

SpaceX CRS-14 What's On Board Science Briefing

Sharmila Bhattacharya, a senior scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center, discusses the Multi-purpose Variable-g...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the spacelab with Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus, Rack #10.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmembers in the spacelab with Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus, Rack #10.

STS050-254-007 (25 June-9 July 1992) --- Lawrence J. DeLucas, payload specialist, handles a Protein Crystal Growth...

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NASA image: Survey view of EXPRESS Rack 4 in the JPM during Expedition 22
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Dec 30, 2009

Survey view of EXPRESS Rack 4 in the JPM during Expedition 22

iss022e015852 (12/30/2009) --- The image shows a front view of EXpedite the PRocessing of Experiments to Space...

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NASA image: Skylab beverage container filled with orange juice held by Astronaut Conrad
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May 30, 1973

Skylab beverage container filled with orange juice held by Astronaut Conrad

S73-27078 (30 May 1973) --- An accordian-style beverage dispenser filled with orange juice is held by astronaut...

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NASA image: DECLIC Instrument Installation
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Oct 7, 2021

DECLIC Instrument Installation

iss065e442803 (10/7/2021) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet gathers fluid physics and...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 15, 1998

Microgravity

While the microgravity environment of orbit eliminates a number of effects that impede the formation of materials on...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Marshall Space Flight Center's researchers have conducted suborbital experiments with ZBLAN, an optical material...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC946
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Jun 28, 1997

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STS-94 Commander James D. Halsell, Jr., arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet in preparation for...

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NASA image: Advancing Human Health: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Advancing Human Health: Space Station Benefits

Researchers from around the world use the International Space Station to address complex human health problems on...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc568
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Apr 4, 1997

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The Space Shuttle Columbia stands poised in the night for the STS-83 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1)...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6318
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Reflected in water surrounding Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1446
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The apparatus shown was designed to hold microcapsules for research on mission STS-107....

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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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