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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: KSC-2009-2965
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2965

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2960
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2960

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends the Lu
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends the Lu

AS11-40-5866 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, egresses the Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2964
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2964

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

KSC
NASA image: Photographic replica of the plaque Apollo 13 astronauts will leave on moon
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Apr 13, 1970

Photographic replica of the plaque Apollo 13 astronauts will leave on moon

S70-34685 (April 1970) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 13 astronauts will leave behind on...

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NASA image: Telecast of Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin by the Lunar Module
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Jul 20, 1969

Telecast of Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin by the Lunar Module

S69-39563 (20 July 1969) --- Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (left), commander, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2967
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2967

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

KSC
NASA image: PLAQUE - LUNAR SURFACE (APOLLO XV) - MSC
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Jul 8, 1971

PLAQUE - LUNAR SURFACE (APOLLO XV) - MSC

S71-39357 (July 1971) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 15 astronauts will leave behind on...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2968
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2968

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-5343
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Oct 6, 2009

KSC-2009-5343

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Steep ladders mounted to opposing sides of the interior wall of the upper stage simulator of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2962
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2962

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, remote...

KSC
NASA image: Plaque the Apollo 14 crew will leave on the Moon
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Jan 27, 1971

Plaque the Apollo 14 crew will leave on the Moon

S71-16637 (January 1971) --- A close-up view of the plaque which the Apollo 14 astronauts will leave behind on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Landing
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Jul 1, 2012

Expedition 31 Landing

Russian Search and Rescue crews attach ladders and a slide for access to the Soyuz TMA-03M capsule shortly after it...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2963
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2963

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-5274
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Sep 16, 2012

KSC-2012-5274

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2966
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2966

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

KSC
NASA image: View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon
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Feb 5, 1971

View of Apollo 14 Lunar Module on the Moon

AS14-66-9277 (5 Feb. 1971) --- An excellent view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) on the moon, as photographed...

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NASA image: APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (EVA)
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Dec 14, 1972

APOLLO 17 - INFLIGHT (EVA)

S72-55299 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17 lunar module pilot, starts back up...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2961
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2961

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: E54-1403
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Sep 17, 1954

E54-1403

B-47A Stratojet on ramp with pilots and crew. In 1954 after a research flight in the Boeing B-47A Stratojet Crew...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - Dark view of an Earth crescent and the Lunar Module taken from the surface of the moon.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - Dark view of an Earth crescent and the Lunar Module taken from the surface of the moon.

AS14-64-9193 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of the forward section of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) ascent...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Fincke posing for a photo
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May 17, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Fincke posing for a photo

S134-E-006531 (17 May 2011) --- Onboard space shuttle Endeavour, astronaut Michael Fincke, STS-134 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3737
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Oct 23, 2013

KSC-2013-3737

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Dress Rehearsal
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Nov 12, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Dress Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, left on ladder, places a Crew-1 mission sticker above the doorway to crew quarters 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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