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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: ARC-1993-A93-0511-7
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Oct 7, 1993

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Harold Goldstein (R) and Dan Leiser (L) discuss bone implant development in the the Shuttle Tile Laboratory N-242. A...

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Jan 11, 2024

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iss070e062919 (Jan. 11, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli sequences DNA...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-090
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Sep 11, 2008

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September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-087
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Sep 11, 2008

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September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by...

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NASA image: Nichole Ayers trims Takuya Onishi's hair aboard the International Space Station
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Jul 27, 2025

Nichole Ayers trims Takuya Onishi's hair aboard the International Space Station

iss073e0422042 (July 27, 2025) --- Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers of NASA gives International Space...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-089
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Sep 11, 2008

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September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1997
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment in areas of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center are...

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NASA image: jsc2022m000151_Down_to_Earth_S2_E3_The_Miracle_Planet-SOCIAL
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May 20, 2022

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In this week’s episode of Down to Earth: Conversations, Suni and Adrien discuss protecting our planet’s environment...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo X (Pad 39B) - KSC
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Apr 14, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo X (Pad 39B) - KSC

S69-30250 (27 March 1969) --- Astronaut John W. Young, wearing a protective hat, participates in pad egress training...

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NASA image: iss060e014992
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Jul 27, 2019

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iss060e014992 (July 27, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch of NASA rests inside the U.S. Destiny...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 1999

Research Technology

In the 1960's U.S. Government laboratories, under Project Orion, investigated a pulsed nuclear fission propulsion...

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Jun 22, 2021

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jsc2021e044614 (6/22/2021) --- A view of the SpaceDuino Qualification Unit prior to final assembly. The electronics...

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NASA image: Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)
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May 21, 1991

Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)

Labeled cutaway line drawing of the Shuttle extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) identifies its various components and...

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NASA image: LAS Ogive Panel Installation, Orion
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Sep 6, 2011

LAS Ogive Panel Installation, Orion

The launch abort system ogives are installed on the Orion test article at Lockheed Martin facilities near Denver on...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0262
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Feb 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians install thermal protection system tiles on...

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NASA image: iss067e214036
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Aug 2, 2022

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iss067e214036 (Aug. 2, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha...

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NASA image: Radiological Control Center (RADCC) Renaming Ceremony
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Mar 31, 2017

Radiological Control Center (RADCC) Renaming Ceremony

Family members of Randy Scott gather in the Radiological Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center following...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11048 (28 July 2005) --- The crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Discovery was photographed by the crewmembers...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2814
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May 13, 2012

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NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2815
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May 13, 2012

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NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Nichole Ayers trims Jonny Kim's hair aboard the International Space Station
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Jul 27, 2025

Nichole Ayers trims Jonny Kim's hair aboard the International Space Station

iss073e0422025 (July 27, 2025) --- NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers and Jonny Kim, both Expedition 73 Flight Engineers,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-092
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Sep 11, 2008

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September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3733
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency Response Team officers from the Protective Services branch of NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1159
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Jan 19, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – NASA's SMAP spacecraft inside the service structure at Space Launch Complex-2 at...

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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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