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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: STS-124 third EVA
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Jun 8, 2008

STS-124 third EVA

S124-E-007313 (8 June 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Fossum, STS-124 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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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: Mastracchio during EVA 1
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Apr 9, 2010

Mastracchio during EVA 1

ISS023-E-021129 (9 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: EVA 3
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Jun 8, 2008

EVA 3

S124-E-007251 (8 June 2008) --- Astronauts Mike Fossum (right) and Ron Garan, both STS-124 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: Tokarev outside the ISS during the second EVA on Expedition 12
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Feb 3, 2006

Tokarev outside the ISS during the second EVA on Expedition 12

ISS012-E-16898 (3 Feb. 2006) --- Attired in a Russian Orlan spacesuit, cosmonaut Valery I. Tokarev, Expedition 12...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

Liftoff of OSIRIS-REA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Krikalev and Phillips with the Matryoshka payload system
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Sep 14, 2005

Krikalev and Phillips with the Matryoshka payload system

ISS011-E-13015 (14 September 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (left), Expedition 11 commander representing...

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NASA image: STS-128 EVA 1 European Technology Exposure Facility (EuTEF) Relocation OPS
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Sep 2, 2009

STS-128 EVA 1 European Technology Exposure Facility (EuTEF) Relocation OPS

S128-E-007041 (1 Sept. 2009) --- Astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20 flight engineer, participates in the STS-128...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The European Service Module that will serve as the powerhouse for Orion on Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1), is in view...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 3, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

The 66th Space Shuttle flight began with a nearly on-time liftoff of the Orbiter Atlantis (STS-66) into the clear...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3898
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Dec 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Towed by tugboats, the Pegasus barge with its cargo of external tank 130 nears the dock in...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 16, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

Recovery team members work to lift a test version of Orion's forward bay cover out of the Pacific Ocean using a...

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NASA image: STS-131 Discovery Launch
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Discovery Launch

201004050001hq (5 April 2010) --- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden looks out the window of Firing Room Four in the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3954
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Dec 9, 2008

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

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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-2009-2957
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2957

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., a crane moves a container toward the deck of the U.S. Army landing...

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NASA image: View of MS Williams working during STS-118 / Expedition 15 EVA 4
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Aug 18, 2007

View of MS Williams working during STS-118 / Expedition 15 EVA 4

S118-E-09207 (18 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Dave Williams, STS-118 mission specialist representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2163
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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: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

A Lockheed Martin specialist works on the hatch for the Orion crew module for Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) on March...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel during EVA-1

S134-E-007595 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-134 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: STS-128 EVA 1 MISSE 6 Relocation OPS
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Sep 2, 2009

STS-128 EVA 1 MISSE 6 Relocation OPS

S128-E-007230 (1 Sept. 2009) --- Astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20 flight engineer, participates in the STS-128...

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NASA image: View of MS Mastracchio and FE Anderson during a session of STS-118 / Expedition 15 EVA
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Aug 15, 2007

View of MS Mastracchio and FE Anderson during a session of STS-118 / Expedition 15 EVA

S118-E-07997 (15 Aug. 2007) --- Astronauts Rick Mastracchio (right), STS-118 mission specialist; and Clay Anderson,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2793
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Apr 20, 2009

KSC-2009-2793

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2965
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2965

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

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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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