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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: Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE
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Jan 28, 2025

Engineers prepare the ER-2 for airborne science mission, GLOVE

A team of experts prepares the ER-2 aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California for the GSFC...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1436
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Jul 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A suited worker at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., checks fuel tanks...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps sample cartridges inside the Material Science Laboratory
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May 15, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps sample cartridges inside the Material Science Laboratory

iss073e0071487 (May 15, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers swaps sample...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0116
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Jan 10, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - A worker prepares the High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (HESSI) for encapsulation atop...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3164
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Jun 2, 2012

KSC-2012-3164

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – The Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket with its NuSTAR spacecraft after attachment to the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

A student tries to insert plastic blocks into the correct holes in a baby's toy. The seemingly trivial task becomes...

MSFC
NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1515
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Jul 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the MESSENGER spacecraft is...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

KSC
NASA image: iss065e093499
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Jun 7, 2021

iss065e093499

iss065e093499 (June 7, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur installs a new...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui works on the Cold Atom Lab
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Aug 12, 2025

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui works on the Cold Atom Lab

iss073e0431957 (Aug. 12, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1518
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Jul 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the MESSENGER spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

Metal droplet levitated inside the Electrostatic Levitator (ESL). The ESL uses static electricity to suspend an...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1435
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Jul 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A suited worker at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., looks over the fuel...

KSC
NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Prepares for Launch
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Jun 1, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Prepares for Launch

As a Falcon 9 rocket stands ready for liftoff at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A. The rocket will...

KSC
NASA image: Microbiome Body Sampling Operations
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Dec 5, 2014

Microbiome Body Sampling Operations

iss042e021398 (12/5/2014) --- A view of Microbiome swab kit containing Microbiome samples from various physical...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at NASA HQ
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Jun 14, 2019

Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at NASA HQ

NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor speaks about her experience on Expeditions 56 and 57 onboard the...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0019-005
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Jan 26, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0019-005

Director's Colloquium; Dr Jonathan Trent, Physical Scientist with NASA Ames Bioengineering Branch presents 'OMEGA...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1377
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Jun 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Secure on the back of a transport vehicle, the MESSENGER spacecraft is being...

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NASA image: iss071e356678
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Jul 16, 2024

iss071e356678

iss071e356678 (July 16, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Pilot Suni Williams investigates using...

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NASA image: iss065e084906
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Jun 1, 2021

iss065e084906

iss065e084906 (June 1, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) swaps...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Interior lights give the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) the appearance of a high-tech juke box. The European...

MSFC
NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing
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Apr 12, 2005

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., testifies before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee during the confirmation...

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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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