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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: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot conducts orbital plumbing maintenance
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Feb 19, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot conducts orbital plumbing maintenance

iss074e0319380 (Feb. 19, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight Engineer Sophie...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1881
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Mar 22, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Workers carry half of a payload fairing into a hangar at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2
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Jan 29, 2019

Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2

The Northrup Grumman SR118 for Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) which is loaded with propellants moves from the Launch Abort...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo X (Pad 39B) - KSC
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Apr 14, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo X (Pad 39B) - KSC

S69-30251 (27 March 1969) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, wearing a protective hat, participates in pad egress...

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Sep 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the wheel on Atlantis is covered in plastic that...

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NASA image: The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE): jsc2021e031158
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Jul 22, 2021

The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE): jsc2021e031158

jsc2021e031158 (7/22/2021) --- A preflight view of the heat-shield on the KREPE Capsule. The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3731
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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency Response Team officers from the Protective Services branch of NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Oct 11, 2021

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iss065e454862 (10/11/2021) --- A view of the Edible Foam in the Food Processor Consumables Kit aboard the...

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NASA image: jsc2021e064351
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Dec 10, 2021

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jsc2021e064351 912/10/2021) --- The logo of the Eco Pack project. The Packaging and Protecting Using Renewable...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2810
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May 12, 2012

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NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is rolled into a protective hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport in...

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Oct 11, 2021

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iss065e454902 (10/11/2021) --- A view of the Edible Foam in the Food Processor Consumables Kit aboard the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Hardware
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Feb 23, 2024

Artemis II Orion Hardware

Inside the Operations and Checkout building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024,...

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NASA image: Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2
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Jan 29, 2019

Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2

The Northrup Grumman SR118 for Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) which is loaded with propellants moves from the Launch Abort...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2782
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May 12, 2012

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NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is backed into a protective hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport in...

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NASA image: Illustration of InSight Cruise Stage Separation
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Oct 23, 2018

Illustration of InSight Cruise Stage Separation

This illustration shows NASA's InSight lander separating from its cruise stage as it prepares to enter Mars'...

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NASA image: iss064e013381
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Dec 18, 2020

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iss064e013381 (Dec. 18, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins is pictured inside...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nichole Ayers trims Astronaut Anne McClain's hair
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May 31, 2025

Astronaut Nichole Ayers trims Astronaut Anne McClain's hair

iss073e0120086 (May 31, 2025) --- NASA astronauts (left to right) Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, both Expedition 73...

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NASA image: Kidney cells
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May 10, 2019

Kidney cells

iss059e060922 (May 10, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain works on Kidney Cells hardware inside the Life Sciences...

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NASA image: The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE): jsc2021e031157
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Jul 22, 2021

The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE): jsc2021e031157

jsc2021e031157 (7/22/2021) --- A view of the KREP Ecapsule model. The Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE)...

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NASA image: Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2
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Jan 29, 2019

Loaded SR 118 Move to Surge 1 for AA-2

The Northrup Grumman SR118 for Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) which is loaded with propellants moves from the Launch Abort...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performs maintenance tasks inside the Quest airlock
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Oct 6, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performs maintenance tasks inside the Quest airlock

iss073e0865402 (Oct. 6, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke performs maintenance...

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NASA image: KARS Park Shoreline Restoration
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Aug 4, 2022

KARS Park Shoreline Restoration

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS...

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NASA image: Portrait of NASA's Mars Helicopter
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Mar 28, 2019

Portrait of NASA's Mars Helicopter

This image of the flight model of NASA's Mars Helicopter was taken on Feb. 14, 2019, in a cleanroom at NASA's Jet...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo X (Pad 39B) - KSC
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Apr 14, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo X (Pad 39B) - KSC

S69-30252 (27 March 1969) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, wearing a protective hat, participates in pad egress...

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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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