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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: STS-125 Crew prepping for T-38 flights
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Apr 17, 2008

STS-125 Crew prepping for T-38 flights

JSC2008-E-035366 (17 April 2008) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, prepares for a flight in a NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0135-021
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Sep 23, 2006

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DC-8 NAMMA MISSION TO CAPE VERDE, AFRICA: U.S. Air Force C-17, Spirit of Ronald Reagan, taxis after landing at Sal...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0110-270
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Sep 17, 2008

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SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astromony) primary mirror coating completed at the Ames Vacuum Chamber...

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NASA image: McCool works with Leukin activator cartridges on Columbia's MDK during STS-107
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Jan 17, 2003

McCool works with Leukin activator cartridges on Columbia's MDK during STS-107

STS107-E-05014 (17 January 2003) --- Astronaut William C. McCool, STS-107 pilot, works with supportive gear for...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Bolden in pilots station prior to entry
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Jan 12, 1986

Astronaut Charles Bolden in pilots station prior to entry

61C-01-007 (12-17 Jan 1986)--- Astronaut Charles F. Bolden STS 61-C pilot, mans the pilot's station on Columbia's...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida
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May 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida

Teams offload NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from a United States Air Force C-17...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida
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May 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida

Teams offload NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from a United States Air Force C-17...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Arrival
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May 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Arrival

Technicians offload NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from a United States Air Force C-17...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida
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May 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida

Teams offload NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from a United States Air Force C-17...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida
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May 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida

Teams offload NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from a United States Air Force C-17...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida
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May 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida

Teams offload NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from a United States Air Force C-17...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida
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May 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida

Teams offload NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from a United States Air Force C-17...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida
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May 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida

Teams offload NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from a United States Air Force C-17...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida
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May 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida

Teams offload NASA’s largest planetary mission spacecraft, Europa Clipper, from a United States Air Force C-17...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida
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May 23, 2024

Europa Clipper Arrives in Florida

A United States Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft carrying NASA’s largest planetary mission...

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NASA image: Kelly Latimer
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Mar 9, 2007

Kelly Latimer

Kelly Latimer is a research pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif....

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NASA image: Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch
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Dec 17, 2015

Shipping InSight Mars Spacecraft to California for Launch

Personnel supporting NASA's InSight mission to Mars load the crated InSight spacecraft into a C-17 cargo aircraft at...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Robert Cenker after adjusting DSO equipment
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Jan 12, 1986

Payload specialist Robert Cenker after adjusting DSO equipment

61C-05-035 (12-17 Jan 1986) --- Robert J. Cenker, 61-C payload specialist representing RCA, returns a tiny tool to...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew prepping for T-38 flights
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Apr 17, 2008

STS-125 Crew prepping for T-38 flights

JSC2008-E-035351 (17 April 2008) --- Astronauts Scott D. Altman and Gregory C. Johnson (foreground), STS-125...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew prepping for T-38 flights
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Apr 17, 2008

STS-125 Crew prepping for T-38 flights

JSC2008-E-035357 (17 April 2008) --- Astronauts Gregory C. Johnson (right), STS-125 pilot, and Michael T. Good,...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0135-020
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Sep 23, 2006

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DC-8 NAMMA MISSION TO CAPE VERDE, AFRICA: U.S. Air Force C-17, Spirit of Ronald Reagan, lands at Sal Island's...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 25, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

A container with the science canister from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is seen aboard a C-17 Globemaster aircraft,...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 25, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

A container with the science canister from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is seen aboard a C-17 Globemaster aircraft,...

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NASA image: STS-32 Commander Brandenstein displays birthday card on OV-102's flight deck
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Jan 17, 1990

STS-32 Commander Brandenstein displays birthday card on OV-102's flight deck

STS032-30-024 (17 Jan 1990) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Brandenstein, STS-32 mission commander, holds up a card signed...

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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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