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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: ARC-2007-ACD07-0203-010
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Sep 20, 2007

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Kepler activities at Smithsonian Institution; Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory, Mt Hopkins AZ for Kepler input...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing
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Jun 12, 2018

NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing

April Torres and Angelo De La Rosa remove wire harnesses for signal input for the Orion AA-2 vehicle from...

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Mar 26, 2024

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iss070e129908 (March 26, 2024) --- Five NASA astronauts wear eye-protecting specs in anticipation of viewing the...

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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: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Simonetta Di Pippo, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, is seen during a special session...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green is seen during a special session titled “Planetary Protection for the Future:...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

Anthrax spores are inactive forms of Bacillus anthracis. They can survive for decades inside a spore's tough...

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NASA image: iss069e061597
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Aug 17, 2023

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iss069e061597 (Aug. 17, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen works in the...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew member and JAXA astronaut Naoko Yamazaki
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Jan 12, 2010

STS-131 crew member and JAXA astronaut Naoko Yamazaki

JSC2010-E-008557 (12 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3732
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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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NASA image: iss068e027511_alt
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Dec 6, 2022

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iss068e027511_alt (Dec. 6, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio activates hardware...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0515
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lifts a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic bucket filled with...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-010
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Nov 18, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0231-010

NASA Space Science Advisory Committee Chairman Ed Wiler (r) visit to Ames Research Center: on tour of the Arc Jet...

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NASA image: OBSS and RMS arm during a survey of the TPS during STS-115
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Sep 9, 2006

OBSS and RMS arm during a survey of the TPS during STS-115

S115-E-05307 (10 Sept. 2006) --- As in the case of the previous two shuttle missions, a tandem of the orbiter boom...

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NASA image: STS-135 crew during Ingress/Egress Timeline training in building 9NW space station mockups
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Apr 29, 2011

STS-135 crew during Ingress/Egress Timeline training in building 9NW space station mockups

JSC2011-E-043875 (29 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, participates in an EVA...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0145-065
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Mar 23, 2006

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CEV TPS Advanced Develpment Project IHF-171 testing TSF photos (Crew Escape Vehicle Thermal Protection System)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2818
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May 13, 2012

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NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: iss069e070724
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Aug 21, 2023

iss069e070724

iss069e070724 (Aug. 21, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio works in the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2588
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Dec 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a visit to Kennedy, STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas looks at the tiles,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2811
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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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NASA image: KSC-06pd1448
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During liftoff of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 on July 4, a camera...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses next to a spacesuit
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Dec 18, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses next to a spacesuit

iss074e0006149 (Dec. 18, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 Commander Mike Fincke poses inside the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0513
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Mar 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA helicopter lifts a high-impact-resistant flexible plastic bucket that will be...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew member and JAXA astronaut Naoko Yamazaki
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Jan 12, 2010

STS-131 crew member and JAXA astronaut Naoko Yamazaki

JSC2010-E-008556 (12 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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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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