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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-06-S-00060
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Mar 15, 2006

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Launch readiness poll taken by NASA Launch Director, Chuck Dovale. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will...

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Apr 2, 2018

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iss055e008318 (April 2, 2018) --- Expedition 55 Flight Engineer Drew Feustel works inside the Japanese Kibo...

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Feb 8, 2024

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iss070e088587 (Feb. 8, 2024) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Commander Andreas Mogensen...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, members of the launch team monitor the...

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NASA image: Magnus in Raffaello
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Jul 11, 2011

Magnus in Raffaello

S135-E-007420 (11 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, may well be thinking of...

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Oct 26, 2012

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NASA RESEARCHER DR. DAVID SMITH AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALA., IS LEADING A THREE-YEAR...

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NASA image: Meet Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, Crew-8 Mission Specialist
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Mar 4, 2024

Meet Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, Crew-8 Mission Specialist

Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin is a mission specialist for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission. Grebenkin, who...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Oct 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a view of the Saturn V instrument unit (IU) being manufactured in the east high bay at International...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00075
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Mar 22, 2006

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Commentator George Diller discusses the successful launch of ST5 with NASA Launch Manager Chuck Dovale. NASA's three...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00061
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Mar 12, 2006

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Host Tiffany Nail opens the ST5 Webcast and introduces Kennedy Space Center Director, Jim Kennedy. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00058
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Mar 15, 2006

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George Diller wraps up today's launch countdown. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized satellites will test and validate new...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00091
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Art Azarbarzin and Christopher Stevens. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00072
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Mar 22, 2006

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NASA Launch Manager Chuck Dovale conducts a pre-launch poll of his ST5 team. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized...

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NASA image: Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde
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Jun 13, 2023

Meeting with Western Cape Government’s Alan Winde

NASA Associate Administrator for the Space Operations Mission Directorate, Ken Bowersox, and NASA Deputy Associate...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00093
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Direct webcast question and answer session with Jim Slavin, ST5's project scientist. NASA's three ST5...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090764 (Dec. 1, 2022): Flight controller Jason Helms at the guidance, navigation and control console in...

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NASA image: Astro in Central Process System Facility
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Dec 27, 2023

Astro in Central Process System Facility

Astro, the robot dog conducts inspections in building 64 to spare the employees ears in this extremely loud...

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Feb 27, 2024

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iss070e102646 (Feb. 27, 2024) --- JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) free-flying robotic camera, also known...

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Nov 27, 2023

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jsc2024e016247 (11/27/2023) --- Nanoracks employees Brendan Swanik (background) and Maximillian Brummel (foreground)...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew
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Jul 30, 2009

Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew

S127-E-012774 (30 July 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, a Dual RF Astrodynamic...

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NASA image: Flight Day 23: The Moon in the Distance
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Dec 8, 2022

Flight Day 23: The Moon in the Distance

art001e002461 (Dec. 8, 2022) Orion looks back at the Moon on flight day 23 of the Artemis I mission, at the time...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Landing Day
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Feb 18, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Landing Day

Perseverance Mars rover mission commentator and guidance, navigation, and controls operations Lead Swati Mohan...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt

In the Mission Director's Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, members of the launch team monitor the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00048
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Mar 15, 2006

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NASA Launch Commentator George Diller opens the live coverage of ST5. The three ST5 miniaturized satellites will...

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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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