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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: Payload specialist Lodewijk van den Berg looks out aft flight deck window
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May 1, 1985

Payload specialist Lodewijk van den Berg looks out aft flight deck window

In this low-angle photo Payload specialist Lodewijk van den Berg, one of two payload specialists, looks out aft...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften on RMS tracking Syncom IV-3 after deployment
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften on RMS tracking Syncom IV-3 after deployment

51I-41-086 (1 September 1985) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften, mission specialist, flexes his muscles in...

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NASA image: STS-121 crewmembers prepare to board transfer van at KSC
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Jul 4, 2006

STS-121 crewmembers prepare to board transfer van at KSC

STS121-S-006 (4 July 2006) --- The STS-121 crewmembers, having donned their shuttle launch and entry suits, wave...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Van Gent and Nagaoka Craters
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Van Gent and Nagaoka Craters

AS16-118-18947 (16-27 April 1972) --- A 250mm view looking north by westward across lunar farside highland terrain,...

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NASA image: Underwater EVA training in the WETF with astronauts Nelson and van Hoften
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Nov 1, 1983

Underwater EVA training in the WETF with astronauts Nelson and van Hoften

Underwater extravehicular activity (EVA) training in the weightless environment training facility (WETF) with...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-S-237 (1 Sept. 1985) --- A still photo made from a video downlink shows astronaut James D. van Hoften, just...

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NASA image: The city lights of Erciş, Türkiye, and its suburbs and villages, surround Lake Van
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Jan 3, 2026

The city lights of Erciş, Türkiye, and its suburbs and villages, surround Lake Van

iss074e0043930 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- The amber high-pressure sodium lights of Erciş, Türkiye (top), along with its...

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NASA image: Mastcam-Z's 360-degree View of Van Zyl Overlook
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Jun 9, 2021

Mastcam-Z's 360-degree View of Van Zyl Overlook

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z stereo imaging system to capture this 360-degree panorama of "Van...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4340
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Aug 9, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4078
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Jul 27, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4293
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Aug 7, 2012

KSC-2012-4293

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4288
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Aug 6, 2012

KSC-2012-4288

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4195
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Aug 2, 2012

KSC-2012-4195

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4294
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Aug 7, 2012

KSC-2012-4294

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4335
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Aug 9, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4295
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Aug 7, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Apr 1, 1985

Spacelab

Activities inside the laboratory module during the Spacelab-3 mission are shown in this photograph. Left to right...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4334
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Aug 9, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4299
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Aug 7, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4063
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Jul 27, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4079
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Jul 27, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4314
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Aug 7, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4062
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Jul 27, 2012

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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4289
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Aug 7, 2012

KSC-2012-4289

TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. near NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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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