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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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Oct 22, 1998

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Examining the nameplate for the Unity connecting module, in the Space Station Processing Facility, are (left to...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 9, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-028403 (9 Feb. 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew cabin, part...

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Apr 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers stand by as the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: View of the S0 Truss being moved into installation position by the SSRMS during STS-110
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Apr 10, 2002

View of the S0 Truss being moved into installation position by the SSRMS during STS-110

STS110-E-5172 (11 April 2002) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the S0 (S-Zero)...

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Jan 5, 2001

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The STS-98 crew listens to instructions on use of the slidewire basket, part of emergency egress equipment from the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0790
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Apr 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0042
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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Four members of the STS-98 crew pose for a photo at Launch Pad 39A. Standing, left to...

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Dec 22, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers along the edge of the payload canister watch as the U.S. Lab...

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Jan 6, 2001

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During emergency egress training at the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Mission Specialist Marsha...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0048
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Jan 5, 2001

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STS-98 Mission Specialist Marsha Ivins waits in the White Room outside the entrance into Atlantis. The crew is at...

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Jul 9, 2024

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iss071e312452 (7/9/2024) --- One of the five Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) capsules of the...

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Dec 8, 2009

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TROPI-2; Preparation of experiment containers in EMCS (European Modular Cultivation System) Lab, N-236 Sixten...

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Jan 5, 2001

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In the White Room, STS-98 Pilot Mark Polansky gets help with his launch and entry suit before entering Atlantis for...

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Aug 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz suits up for launch on mission STS-105. On the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0029
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Jan 4, 2001

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STS-98 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam (right) takes a turn driving an M-113 armored carrier, part of emergency...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1440
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Aug 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three cosmonaut Vladimir Dezhurov suits up for launch on mission STS-105....

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NASA image: S1 truss being moved from payload bay
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Oct 9, 2002

S1 truss being moved from payload bay

STS112-E-05092 (10 October 2002) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the Starboard...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-041
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Feb 4, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Mission Commander Kenneth Cockrell (center at microphone) speaks to the media...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0047
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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA -- After a media briefing at Launch Pad 39A, the STS-98 crew poses in the slidewire basket...

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Jul 9, 2024

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iss071e297176 (7/9/2024) --- One of the five Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) capsules of the...

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NASA image: iss063e010584
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May 11, 2020

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iss063e010584 (5/11/2020) --- The Northrop Grumman (NG)-13 Cygnus vehicle (S.S. Robert Henry Lawrence Jr.) cargo...

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Nov 14, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a special presentation, ISS International Partners donate funds to the Combined...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-259
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Aug 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39a, the Rotating Service Structure rolls back from around Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0074
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Jan 5, 2001

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In the White Room, STS-98 Mission Specialists Robert Curbeam and Marsha Ivins pose for a photo before entering...

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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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