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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: Graphic representation of STS-99 Endeavour during SRTM
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Feb 4, 2000

Graphic representation of STS-99 Endeavour during SRTM

JSC2000E01559 (January 2000) -- An artist's concept depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour with its 200-ft. (60 meter)...

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NASA image: Graphic representation of STS-99 Endeavour during SRTM
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Feb 4, 2000

Graphic representation of STS-99 Endeavour during SRTM

JSC2000E01558 (January 2000) -- An artist's concept depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour beginning to deploy its...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 10, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e005350 (03/10/2016) --- This image of the Earth is one of many that Expedition 47 crew members take on a...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1971

Early Program Development

In this 1971 artist's concept, the Nuclear Shuttle is shown in various space-based applications. As envisioned by...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the fwd flight deck reviewing inflight procedures manual.
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Apr 17, 1993

Crewmembers in the fwd flight deck reviewing inflight procedures manual.

STS056-39-010 (8-17 April 1993) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cameron mans the mission commander's station during an...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3533
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Stage 0 motor for the Taurus XL launch vehicle arrives at Vandenberg Air...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3543
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Taurus XL Stage 0 motor is moved into Orbital Sciences' Hangar 1555 at...

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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – After arrival of the Stage 0 motor for the Taurus XL launch vehicle at...

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NASA image: Earth observation
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Sep 4, 2014

Earth observation

ISS040-E-129950 (4 Sept. 2014) --- In this photograph. taken by one of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3534
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – After arrival of the Stage 0 motor for the Taurus XL launch vehicle at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3536
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – After arrival of the Stage 0 motor for the Taurus XL launch vehicle at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3545
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Taurus XL Stage 0 motor has been moved into Orbital Sciences' Hangar 1555 at...

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NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Feb 15, 2008

Advanced Concept

THIS CONCEPT IMAGE SHOWS THE ARES V CARGO LAUNCH VEHICLE. THE HEAVY LIFTING ARES V IS NASA'S PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Feb 20, 1962

Mercury Project

Astronaut John Glenn enters the Mercury spacecraft, Friendship 7, prior to the launch of MA-6 on February 20, 1961...

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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Taurus XL Stage 0 motor is moved into Orbital Sciences' Hangar 1555 at...

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NASA image: From Station to Artemis: Enabling the Next Steps of Exploration
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Aug 23, 2022

From Station to Artemis: Enabling the Next Steps of Exploration

For over two decades, the International Space Station has enabled thousands of microgravity studies in low-Earth...

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NASA image: SL3-111-01516
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Jul 1, 1973

SL3-111-01516

SL3-111-1516 (July-September 1973) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, Skylab 3 commander, uses a battery powered shaver in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3537
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker secures a crane on the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3540
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane lifts the Taurus XL Stage 0...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Feb 20, 1962

Mercury Project

Astronaut John Glenn enters the Mercury spacecraft, Friendship 7, prior to the launch of MA-6 on February 20, 1961...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3546
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The Taurus XL Stage 0 motor has been moved into Orbital Sciences' Hangar 1555 at...

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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – After its arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Taurus XL...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3538
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Nov 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker secures a crane on the...

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NASA image: View of aurora taken from aft flight deck windows
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Jun 27, 1995

View of aurora taken from aft flight deck windows

STS071-702-009 (27 June-7 July 1995) --- A time exposure on a 70mm camera was used to provide this unusual scene of...

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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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