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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-08pd0880
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Mar 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. ---In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1168
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Jan 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the external fuel...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2279
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Mar 24, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: jsc2023e031080
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Mar 31, 2023

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jsc2023e031080 (3/31/2023) --- University of Manitoba students Morgan May (front left), and Aref Asgari (front...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0194
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Feb 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker in the Orbiter Processing Facility installs a new carrier panel on the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0482
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Mar 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center get...

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NASA image: Stennis firefighters
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May 11, 2012

Stennis firefighters

Instructor Rob Mortin watches as Stennis Space Center firefighters Lt. Greg Lampley, Rodney Boone, Vance Forrest and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0309
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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-121 Commander...

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NASA image: What's On Board Briefing
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Apr 29, 2019

What's On Board Briefing

Derrick Matthews, moderator with NASA Communications, fields questions from NASA Social participants during a What’s...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Booster Prep for Transport
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Mar 1, 2018

InSight Atlas V Booster Prep for Transport

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster is prepared for transport to Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force...

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NASA image: Toy Dog Portrait
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May 3, 2018

Toy Dog Portrait

A toy dog named Seaman Jr., representing the Newfoundland that accompanied Lewis and Clark on their historic...

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NASA image: Orion's European Service Module
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May 3, 2019

Orion's European Service Module

On April 29, Orion’s Service Module, shown here on May 3, 2019, moved to the lift station inside the assembly bay...

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NASA image: Robotic Refueling Mission-3 Arrival and Processing
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May 8, 2018

Robotic Refueling Mission-3 Arrival and Processing

NASA’s Robotic Refueling Mission 3 (RRM3) builds on the first two phases of International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: Czech Republic Artemis Accords Signing
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May 3, 2023

Czech Republic Artemis Accords Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson presents Foreign Affairs Minister for the Czech Republic Jan Lipavský with a signed...

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NASA image: SpaceX Cargo Dragon arrives at LC-39A for CRS-22 Mission
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May 27, 2021

SpaceX Cargo Dragon arrives at LC-39A for CRS-22 Mission

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft that will fly on the company’s 22nd commercial resupply services mission to the...

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NASA image: What's On Board Briefing
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Apr 29, 2019

What's On Board Briefing

Derrick Matthews, moderator with NASA Communications, concludes a What’s On Board science briefing to NASA Social...

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NASA image: Orion's European Service Module
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May 3, 2019

Orion's European Service Module

On April 29, Orion’s Service Module, shown here on May 3, 2019, moved to the lift station inside the assembly bay...

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NASA image: Space Tango MultiLab Locker (TangoLab-1)
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Aug 17, 2017

Space Tango MultiLab Locker (TangoLab-1)

iss052e053731 (8/17/2017) --- Photographic documentation taken during installation of Space Tango MultiLab Locker...

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NASA image: Fish-eye view of the STS-90 Columbia's payload bay with sunburst
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May 7, 1998

Fish-eye view of the STS-90 Columbia's payload bay with sunburst

STS090-361-022 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- A special lens on a 35mm camera gives a fish-eye effect to this...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-17 What's On Board Briefing
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Apr 29, 2019

SpaceX CRS-17 What's On Board Briefing

Representatives from NASA, ISS U.S. National Laboratory, National Institute of Health, and the Genes in Space...

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NASA image: Photograph of moon after transearth insertion
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May 24, 1969

Photograph of moon after transearth insertion

AS10-27-3956 (24 May 1969) --- This photograph of the moon was taken after trans-Earth insertion when the Apollo 10...

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NASA image: A Martian Tribute on Perseverance
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Jul 2, 2025

A Martian Tribute on Perseverance

This close-up view of a plate on NASA's Perseverance rover commemorating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0745
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Apr 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, the orbiter Discovery's payload bay doors are...

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NASA image: NASA Talks
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May 3, 2023

NASA Talks

Steven Gilmore, NASA community planner, speaks to participants during an internal knowledge sharing program hosted...

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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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