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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: Mastracchio during EVA 3
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Apr 13, 2010

Mastracchio during EVA 3

ISS023-E-022882 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3625
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dan Dumbacher, NASA deputy associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development,...

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May 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis rolls through the doors of high bay No. 1 of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1472
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Feb 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a thermal...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3622
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver addresses the audience assembled in Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout for Launch
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Nov 4, 2022

Artemis I Rollout for Launch

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson stands at her console in Firing Room 1 inside the Rocco A....

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NASA image: Artemis I Crew Module and Crew Access Arm Payloads
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Aug 8, 2022

Artemis I Crew Module and Crew Access Arm Payloads

Seen here is a 360 degree view of the inside of Orion’s crew module, showcasing some of the payloads flying on the...

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NASA image: Mastracchio during EVA 3
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Apr 13, 2010

Mastracchio during EVA 3

ISS023-E-022880 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson monitors launch countdown events inside Firing Room 1 of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post Launch News Conference
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Post Launch News Conference

John Honeycutt, Space Launch System Program manager, Marshall Space Flight Center, participates in a postlaunch news...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install

Technicians work on installing ejectable data recorders onto NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable...

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NASA image: STS-131 EVA 3 PLB Setup and ATA LMC Install
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Apr 13, 2010

STS-131 EVA 3 PLB Setup and ATA LMC Install

S131-E-009455 (13 April 2010) --- Dwarfed by space shuttle Discovery, NASA astronauts Rick Mastracchio (right) and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities

Members of the Artemis I launch team are at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Crew Module and Crew Access Arm Payloads
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Aug 8, 2022

Artemis I Crew Module and Crew Access Arm Payloads

Seen here is a 360 degree view of the inside of Orion’s crew module, showcasing some of the payloads flying on the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson congratulates the launch team after NASA’s Space Launch System...

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Mar 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the...

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May 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-93 stack of solid rocket boosters and external tank sits at the Mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3606
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, left, and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana inspect...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3613
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, left, and NASA Deputy Director Lori Garver discuss NASA's first...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3634
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pepper Phillips, program manager for NASA's Ground Systems Development and Operations,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Crew Module and Crew Access Arm Payloads
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Aug 8, 2022

Artemis I Crew Module and Crew Access Arm Payloads

Seen here is a 360 degree view of the inside of Orion’s crew module, showcasing some of the payloads flying on the...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install
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Aug 19, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft EDR Install

Inside Building 836 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a worker inspects and prepares hardware used...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0593
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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On an upper level of high bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, technicians secure...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Former space shuttle launch directors Mike Leinbach, at right, and Bob Sieck perform the traditional cutting of 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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