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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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Nov 7, 2014

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RODNEY GRUBBS, PROGRAM MANAGER FOR NASA'S IMAGERY EXPERTS PROGRAM AT THE MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, DISPLAYS THE...

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NASA image: Center Director All-hands Briefing
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Oct 7, 2003

Center Director All-hands Briefing

Bill Parsons, Shuttle Program manager, addresses the group of employees gathered for an all-hands briefing in the...

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NASA image: STS-111 & Expedition 4 Crew Return Ceremony
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Jun 24, 2002

STS-111 & Expedition 4 Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2002-E-26037 (21 June 2002) --- Astronauts Carl E. Walz (left) and Daniel W. Bursch, both Expedition Four flight...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0542
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim Kennedy is ready to don the...

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NASA image: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Imagery
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Imagery

NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft launched from the center’s launch pad 39B for the Artemis I mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1276
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May 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tug boat tows the barge containing an External Tank (ET) to Port Canaveral. There one...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Orion and Our Moon
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Orion and Our Moon

art001e002070 (Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20 of the Artemis I mission, Orion captured the Moon on the day of return...

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NASA image: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the...

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NASA image: iss065e013245
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May 3, 2021

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iss065e013245 (May 3, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineers (from left) Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2359
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, United Space Alliance technician Erin...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1262
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Apr 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The vertically suspended external tank is lowered toward a transporter in the transfer...

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NASA image: STS-114 Homecoming at Ellington Field
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Aug 10, 2005

STS-114 Homecoming at Ellington Field

JSC2005-E-33437 (10 August 2005) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, STS-114 commander, and William F. Readdy,...

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NASA image: Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006810 (18 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, mission specialist, is pictured during the first of five...

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NASA image: STS-102 / Expedition 1 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field.
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Mar 22, 2001

STS-102 / Expedition 1 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field.

JSC2001-E-08332 (22 March 2001) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition One flight engineer, speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0541
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (left) takes an opportunity to learn first-hand what...

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NASA image: STS-114 launch at KSC
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Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 launch at KSC

STS114-S-024 (26 July 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 10:39 a.m. (EDT) on...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2599
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Dec 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the starboard Solid Rocket Booster is being stacked...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0546
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Endeavour, in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1261
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Apr 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The vertically suspended external tank is lowered toward a transporter in the transfer...

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NASA image: The lunar surface
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Dec 5, 2022

The lunar surface

art001e002164 (Dec. 5, 2022): Cameras mounted on the crew module of the Orion spacecraft captured these views of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0551
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under a worker’s watchful eyes in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1265
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Apr 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An external tank is lowered toward a transporter in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: iss064e022520
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Jan 13, 2021

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iss064e022520 (Jan. 13, 2021) --- Flight Engineer Shannon Walker tends to plants growing inside the Veggie plant...

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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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