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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: KSC-04pd0555
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Mar 17, 2004

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

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1349
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Jun 20, 2005

KSC-05pd-1349

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload bay...

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

Flight Day 20: Orion and Our Moon

art001e002071 (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: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1971

Early Program Development

This 1971 artist's concept shows the Nuclear Shuttle in both its lunar logistics configuraton and geosynchronous...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0994
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Jun 18, 2002

KSC-02pd0994

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Black storm clouds roll in over the Vehicle Assembly Building, bringing thunder and...

KSC
NASA image: iss065e009613
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Apr 30, 2021

iss065e009613

iss065e009613 (April 30, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Victor Glover is pictured...

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NASA image: Mars Ascent Vehicle (Illustration)
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Mar 8, 2022

Mars Ascent Vehicle (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) in powered flight. The MAV will carry tubes containing...

JPL
NASA image: Expedition 35 Landing
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May 14, 2013

Expedition 35 Landing

Expedition 35 Russian Flight Engineer Roman Romanenko of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) greets his...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-04pd0547
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Mar 17, 2004

KSC-04pd0547

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy is ready to exit Endeavour after watching and talking to...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis is towed from the runway at Edwards Air Force Base to NASA Dryden's Mate-Demate Device (MDD) for post-flight processing
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis is towed from the runway at Edwards Air Force Base to NASA Dryden's Mate-Demate Device (MDD) for post-flight processing

Following its landing on June 22, 2007, the Space Shuttle Atlantis is towed from the runway at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

Women dressed in traditional Kazak clothing pose for a photo after presenting the returning Expedition 9 and taxi...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Crescent Earthrise
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Crescent Earthrise

art001m1203391710 (Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion captured the crescent Earth in the distance as the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0071
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0071

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Twin Solid Rocket Boosters are stacked on a Mobile Launcher Platform inside the Vehicle...

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NASA image: iss068e039389
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Jan 9, 2023

iss068e039389

iss068e039389 (Jan. 9, 2023) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2207
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Sep 16, 2005

KSC-05PD-2207

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, workers clean the...

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

Center Director All-hands Briefing

Mike Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator, Space Shuttle and International Space Station Programs, addresses...

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NASA image: TDRS-C deployment
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Sep 29, 1988

TDRS-C deployment

S26-31-012 (29 Sept. 1988) ) --- Discovery was used for NASA's Return to Flight Mission following the Challenger...

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NASA image: Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras
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Oct 8, 2003

Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras

A photographer focuses on part of the tracking telescope that provides optical support for launches from KSC and...

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NASA image: Expedition 14 Crew Return at Ellington Field
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May 12, 2007

Expedition 14 Crew Return at Ellington Field

JSC2007-E-023806 (12 May 2007) --- Following the Expedition 14 crew return at Ellington Field, cosmonaut Mikhail...

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NASA image: iss065e364787
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Sep 9, 2021

iss065e364787

iss065e364787 (Sept. 9, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough removes older...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1264
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Apr 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An external tank is lowered into a horizontal position in the transfer aisle of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1277
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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: STS-111 & Expedition 4 Crew Return Ceremony
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Jun 24, 2002

STS-111 & Expedition 4 Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2002-E-26038 (21 June 2002) --- Astronaut Carl E. Walz, Expedition Four flight engineer, speaks from the lectern...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 19, 1988

Around Marshall

Marshall's fifth Center Director, James R. Thompson (1986-1989), in the control room of the Solid Rocket Booster...

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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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