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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: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities
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Jan 20, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 4 Afternoon Activities

Chief Warrant Officer Ferrari from the USS Anchorage inspects the Deck Department as they prepare to bring in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3890
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Dec 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Pegasus barge carrying external tank 130 moves through the Banana River bridge in...

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NASA image: Portrait of the Mir 23 crew in the Base Block
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Feb 26, 1997

Portrait of the Mir 23 crew in the Base Block

NM23-48-003 (29 April 1997) --- Cosmonaut Vasili V. Tsibliyev, Mir-23 commander, operates at the end of the Russian...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 19, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-87) soared from Launch Pad 39B on...

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NASA image: Chamitoff and Feustel translate the S1 Truss during EVA 1
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May 20, 2011

Chamitoff and Feustel translate the S1 Truss during EVA 1

ISS027-E-034400 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel (right) and Greg Chamitoff, both STS-134 mission...

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NASA image: Williams removes a Biorisk Experiment container during Expedition 13 EVA
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Jun 2, 2006

Williams removes a Biorisk Experiment container during Expedition 13 EVA

ISS013-E-29017 (1 June 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0379
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Mar 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Port Canaveral, a tug maneuvers the barge carrying a newly redesigned External Tank...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2162
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Jul 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians Mike...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Aug 8, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Enroute to the International Space Station (ISS), Space Shuttle Endeavor and its seven member STS-118 crew, blasted...

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NASA image: NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge
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May 3, 2019

NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

AI. SpaceFactory of New York and Pennsylvania State University of College Park print subscale habitat structures at...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket begins to roll out of the Vertical Integration Facility to Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3951
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Dec 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral, Fla., workers remove the separation rings from around a...

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NASA image: STS-49 MS Akers listens to instructions prior to JSC WETF bailout exercises
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Jan 13, 1992

STS-49 MS Akers listens to instructions prior to JSC WETF bailout exercises

S92-26413 (March 1992) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Akers, left, is briefed by suit technician Alan M. Rochford of JSC's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2956
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May 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a container is lifted from the transporter for transfer to the U.S....

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NASA image: Mastracchio in Discovery Payload Bay during EVA 1
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Apr 9, 2010

Mastracchio in Discovery Payload Bay during EVA 1

ISS023-E-021011 (9 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2789
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Feustel during EVA 1 Ingress
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May 20, 2011

Feustel during EVA 1 Ingress

ISS027-E-035266 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, is pictured during the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2172
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Jul 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Dave Hillebrandt...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-51 crew portrait features (left to right): Frank L. Culbertson, commander; Daniel W. Bursch, mission...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 8, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51A mission included Frederick H. Hauck, commander,who is seated to the right....

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NASA image: Orion Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft awaits the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage for a ride home. Orion launched into space on a...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Recovery

Recovery team members in rigid-hulled inflatable boats approach NASA's Orion spacecraft following its splashdown in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1005
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Jan 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers accompany External Tank-135 as it is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0637
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Apr 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An X-band Doppler radar array is being prepared for lifting onto the Liberty Star, one...

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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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