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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: SWOT Prelaunch
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft onboard is seen as...

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NASA image: The First Mission to the Trojan Asteroids on This Week @NASA – October 16, 2021
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Oct 16, 2021

The First Mission to the Trojan Asteroids on This Week @NASA – October 16, 2021

The first mission to the Trojan asteroids, a prelaunch milestone for our Artemis I mission, and highlighting a few...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 31, 1971

Wernher von Braun

Dr. George M. Lowe, left, Acting Administrator of NASA, and Dr. von Braun monitor the Apollo 14 prelaunch activities...

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NASA image: Reflecting on a Record-Setting Spaceflight on This Week @NASA – April 8, 2022
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Apr 8, 2022

Reflecting on a Record-Setting Spaceflight on This Week @NASA – April 8, 2022

Reflecting on a record-setting spaceflight, an update on prelaunch activities for Artemis I, and launching the first...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Certification
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Oct 17, 2003

Expedition 8 Certification

European Space Agency astronaut Pedro Duque of Spain, smiles at a reporter's question during a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: SUITED-UP- ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING
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Mar 8, 1965

SUITED-UP- ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING

S65-22670 (8 March 1965) --- Astronaut John W. Young, the pilot of the Gemini-Titan 3 prime crew, is shown suited up...

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NASA image: KSC-75PC-0450
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Aug 1, 1975

KSC-75PC-0450

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Prelaunch of Delta 114, Symphonie-B, from Complex 17-A at Cape Canaveral Fir Force Station....

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NASA image: WALK UP RAMP - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - MISC.
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Jun 3, 1966

WALK UP RAMP - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - MISC.

S66-32149 (3 June 1966) --- Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford (foreground), command pilot, and Eugene A. Cernan, pilot,...

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NASA image: The Impact of Coronavirus to NASA’s Missions on This Week @NASA – March 27, 2020
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Mar 27, 2020

The Impact of Coronavirus to NASA’s Missions on This Week @NASA – March 27, 2020

The impact of coronavirus to NASA’s missions, prelaunch training continues for the next space station crew, and...

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NASA image: Samples of an Asteroid are Headed Back to Earth on This Week @NASA - May14, 2021
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May 14, 2021

Samples of an Asteroid are Headed Back to Earth on This Week @NASA - May14, 2021

Samples of an asteroid are headed back to Earth, a key prelaunch milestone for the Webb space telescope, and adding...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT VIRGIL I. GRISSOM - SUIT - SUIT ADJUSTMENT - CAPE
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT VIRGIL I. GRISSOM - SUIT - SUIT ADJUSTMENT - CAPE

S64-36915 (1961) --- A NASA suit technician adjusts astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom's Mercury pressure suit during...

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NASA image: Portrait - Full-Lenth - Mercury Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. - Spacesuit
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Jan 26, 1963

Portrait - Full-Lenth - Mercury Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. - Spacesuit

S63-01755 (May 1963) --- Full-length portrait of Mercury astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., in spacesuit during...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00110
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Oct 14, 2009

KSC-09-S-00110

Space shuttle Atlantis rolls to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the last prelaunch...

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NASA image: Our First Asteroid Sample Return Mission is Back on Earth on This Week @NASA – September 29, 2023
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Sep 29, 2023

Our First Asteroid Sample Return Mission is Back on Earth on This Week @NASA – September 29, 2023

Our first asteroid sample return mission is back on Earth, a record ride in space for a NASA astronaut, and our...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

A crane is used to lower the first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for installation on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lowered by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

The first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lowered onto the 0-level deck of the mobile launcher on July 12, at...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

Preparations are underway to install the second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

A JP Donovan construction worker makes preparations for lifting of the second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

Preparations are underway to install the second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

The first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted up for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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NASA image: LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation
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Jul 12, 2018

LO2/TSMU Lift and Installation

A crane is used to lift up the first of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for installation on the 0-level deck of the...

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NASA image: LH2/TSMU Lift and Install
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Jul 27, 2018

LH2/TSMU Lift and Install

The second of two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals is lifted by crane for installation on the 0-level deck of the mobile...

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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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