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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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Mar 30, 2001

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STS-100 Mission Specialist Scott E. Parazynski walks through the White Room after exiting Endeavour. He and the rest...

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Feb 15, 2001

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An STS-102 crew member reaches for the release lever for the slidewire basket, used for emergency egress from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1047
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Jan 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Launch Orbiter Test...

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Nov 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly undergoes suit and pre-pack fit check prior to taking part...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3538
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in his launch and entry suit, STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter heads across the...

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May 6, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrive at NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT CRIPPEN, ROBERT L. - PILOT - STS-1 - TRAINING - JSC
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Mar 22, 1978

ASTRONAUT CRIPPEN, ROBERT L. - PILOT - STS-1 - TRAINING - JSC

S79-25007 (13 Dec. 1978) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, pilot for the first space shuttle orbital flight test...

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Aug 15, 2000

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STS-106 Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt grins after landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc447
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Mar 31, 1998

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The crew of STS-90 participate in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at KSC's Launch Pad 39B....

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NASA image: Spacesuits for the Next Explorers (Full Feature)
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Oct 20, 2020

Spacesuits for the Next Explorers (Full Feature)

Get a behind the scenes look at the creation of NASA’s new spacesuit, the xEMU (Exploration Get a behind the scenes...

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NASA image: Whitson conducts OsteoOmics OPS in MSG
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May 3, 2017

Whitson conducts OsteoOmics OPS in MSG

iss051e036121 (5/3/2017) --- An over-the-shoulder look at Commander Peggy Whitson working inside the Microgravity...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA
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Nov 21, 2018

Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA

Packed in its shipping container, the spacecraft destined to fly astronauts to the International Space Station in...

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Feb 15, 2001

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STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee reaches for the release lever for the slidewire basket, used for emergency egress...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA
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Nov 21, 2018

Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA

Packed in its shipping container, the spacecraft destined to fly astronauts to the International Space Station in...

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NASA image: STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Carl J. Meade dons EMU in JSC's WETF Bldg 29
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Feb 14, 1990

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Carl J. Meade dons EMU in JSC's WETF Bldg 29

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Carl J. Meade, wearing liquid cooling and ventilation garment (LCVG) and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1356
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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The covered fifth segment simulator of the Ares I-X arrives in the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0616
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Mar 29, 2001

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KSC’s PAO videographer, Glenn Benson (left) and STS-100 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby pose in front of the Canadian robotic...

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NASA image: Crippen, pilot for STS-1, during a training session
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Mar 22, 1978

Crippen, pilot for STS-1, during a training session

S79-25016 (13 Dec. 1978) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, pilot for the first space shuttle orbital flight test,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0527
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Feb 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39A, Mission STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT CHARLES CONRAD, JR. - SKYLAB (SL)-2 - JSC
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Feb 27, 1973

ASTRONAUT CHARLES CONRAD, JR. - SKYLAB (SL)-2 - JSC

S73-17859 (January 1973) --- Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, pilot for Skylab 2 (first Skylab manned) mission, looks over...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1706
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Feb 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the extended duration orbiter lab, or EDO, of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4533
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Aug 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford is the White Room on NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1708
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Feb 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the extended duration orbiter lab, or EDO, of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-0467
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Mar 20, 1990

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STS-31 Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (left) and Kathryn D. Sullivan, and Commander Loren J. Shriver prepare...

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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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