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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: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Space shuttle Atlantis is seen as it rolls down Kennedy Parkway on its way to its new home at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Space shuttle Atlantis is seen near the Orbiter Processing Facility during its trip to its new home at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-40 DTO 647 prototype filter documented under OV-102's middeck subfloor
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 DTO 647 prototype filter documented under OV-102's middeck subfloor

STS040-34-001 (5-14 June 1991) --- This 35mm scene shows a close-up of a prototype filter designed to remove...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0328
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Feb 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers take a close look at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2499
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Aug 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician closely watches...

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NASA image: -V2 plane on the Hubble Space Telescope
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Mar 3, 2002

-V2 plane on the Hubble Space Telescope

STS109-E-5102 (3 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope is seen in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Columbia....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1292
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Nov 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rodney Wilson, with United Space Alliance, inspects the range safety cable between the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Onlookers watch as space shuttle Atlantis rolls to its new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, early...

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NASA image: View of equipment used for Heat Flow and Convection Experiment
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Dec 17, 1972

View of equipment used for Heat Flow and Convection Experiment

AS17-162-24063 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- A close-up view of the equipment used for the Heat Flow and Convection...

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NASA image: Reiter during EVA 5 on Expedition 13
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Aug 3, 2006

Reiter during EVA 5 on Expedition 13

ISS013-E-63402 (3 August 2006) --- Astronaut Thomas Reiter, who represents the European Space Agency on the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Space shuttle Atlantis, (OV-104), is seen as it begins its trip to its new home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: AFRC-2019-13131-1-ArmstrongHighlightVideo-12-2019
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Dec 1, 2019

AFRC-2019-13131-1-ArmstrongHighlightVideo-12-2019

2019 was an exciting, successful year at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. From...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the STS-130 Crew
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Feb 20, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the STS-130 Crew

S130-E-011235 (20 Feb. 2010) --- After several days of seeing out-the-window close-up views of the various elements...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Main Dust Ring
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Dec 17, 2021

Jupiter's Main Dust Ring

This high-resolution image of Jupiter's main dust ring was collected by the Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) navigation...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana speaks at the signing ceremony for space shuttle Atlantis, background,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Military personnel salute as Searra Weeks, from Kennedy Middle School, sings the National Anthem, at the signing...

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by the STS-130 Crew
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Feb 19, 2010

Lunar Observations taken by the STS-130 Crew

S130-E-010922 (20 Feb. 2010) --- After several days of seeing out-the-window close-up views of the various elements...

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NASA image: Russian EVA no. 39.
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Aug 18, 2014

Russian EVA no. 39.

ISS040-E-099392 (18 Aug. 2014) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, Expedition 40 flight engineer, attired in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1290
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Nov 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Terry Kent (left), United Space Alliance, and James Silviano (right), NASA, inspect...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks with NASA Social attendees during the move of space shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Onlookers wearing commemorative t-shirts watch as space shuttle Atlantis rolls to ts new home at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana, left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden talk about space shuttle...

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NASA image: Russian EVA 39
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Aug 18, 2014

Russian EVA 39

ISS040-E-100022 (18 Aug. 2014) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, Expedition 40 flight engineer, attired in a...

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NASA image: Final space shuttle crew training session in the NBL
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Jun 13, 2011

Final space shuttle crew training session in the NBL

JSC2011-E-054092 (13 June 2011) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus (mostly obscured), both STS-135...

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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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