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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-2012-6119
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The space shuttle Atlantis completes a 10-mile journey as it is moved into the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Celebrating 50 Years of Testing
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Apr 19, 2016

Celebrating 50 Years of Testing

What better way to mark 50 years of rocket engine testing than with a rocket engine test? Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6102
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis arrives at its new home, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

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NASA image: jsc2017e067268
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Jun 6, 2017

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jsc2017e067268 (06/06/2017) --- New Astronaut Candidate's First Day at NASA's Ellington Field. NASA selected 12 new...

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NASA image: jsc2017e067275
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Jun 6, 2017

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jsc2017e067275 (06/06/2017) -- New Astronaut Candidate's First Day at NASA's Ellington Field. NASA selected 12 new...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00031
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Jan 27, 2005

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My name is Mike Stelzer. I'm a mission integration manager for the Launch Services Program here at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 13, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

Bobby Braun, far left, NASA Chief Technologist, speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission
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Jun 12, 1996

Earth observations taken during STS-77 mission

STS077-162-036 (19-29 May 1996) --- An oblique view of eastern New York State, Lake Ontario and the Saint Lawrence...

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NASA image: The Chroniclers Ceremony
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May 3, 2019

The Chroniclers Ceremony

NASA Public Affairs Officer Greg Harland, right, poses for a photograph with newly inducted Chronicler Vic Ratner...

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NASA image: Earth observation views of New York City taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Feb 15, 2000

Earth observation views of New York City taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-727-045 (11-22 February 2000) ---One of the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour for the STS-99...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00319
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Sep 23, 2004

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More than thirty years since their accidental discovery, gamma-ray bursts are still a mystery to scientists. These...

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NASA image: iss063m261411659_HTV-9_JAXA_Launch_200520
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May 20, 2020

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JAPANESE CARGO SHIP BEGINS JOURNEY TO THE SPACE STATION The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched an...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Ray Castner
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Apr 14, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Ray Castner

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Ray Castner, NASA's propulsion lead for the Quesst mission. Ray has...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6600
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Nov 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Crew members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission participate in a news conference in...

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NASA image: Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase
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Nov 19, 2019

Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase

Kennedy Space Center employees participate in an innovation showcase on Nov. 19, 2019, in the Florida spaceport’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1844
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Mar 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1839
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Mar 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour’s left orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6062
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Flag waving children welcome the space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Space Florida's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1832
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Mar 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, operations to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1869
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Mar 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6066
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The space shuttle Atlantis arrives at Space Florida's Exploration Park where it will pause...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6087
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The space shuttle Atlantis is viewed by guests at Space Florida's Exploration Park where it...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1877
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Mar 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0022
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Jan 12, 2000

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A new series of U.S. Postage stamps, The 1980s, is unveiled at the KSC Visitors Complex. Taking part in the...

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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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