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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: Apollo 14 Mission image - Dark view of an Earth crescent and the Lunar Module taken from the surface of the moon.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - Dark view of an Earth crescent and the Lunar Module taken from the surface of the moon.

AS14-64-9193 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of the forward section of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) ascent...

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NASA image: STS-40 crewmembers prepare for emergency egress training in JSC's MAIL
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Jun 11, 1990

STS-40 crewmembers prepare for emergency egress training in JSC's MAIL

S90-41365 (11 June 1990) --- Crewmembers assigned to NASA's STS-40/Spacelab Life Sciences (SLS-1) mission take a...

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Aug 4, 2023

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iss069e054159 (Aug. 4, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen wears personal...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc233
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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Mission Specialist Bonnie Dunbar, Ph.D., is assisted with her ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0197
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Feb 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Atlantis awaits a vacancy in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1720
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Jul 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the second half of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion move from MPPF to LASF
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Aug 9, 2025

Artemis II Orion move from MPPF to LASF

Crews prepare to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Multi-Payload Processing Facility to the Launch...

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NASA image: Boeing Unveils CST-100 Starliner Space Suit
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Jan 23, 2017

Boeing Unveils CST-100 Starliner Space Suit

The communications carrier is placed as part of Boeing's new spacesuit designed to be worn by astronauts flying on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1715
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Jul 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers prepare the...

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NASA image: STS-34 crew poses on flight deck of JSC's crew compartment trainer (CCT)
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Sep 26, 1989

STS-34 crew poses on flight deck of JSC's crew compartment trainer (CCT)

S89-45735 (Sept 1989) --- Five astronauts take a break from training for NASA's STS-34 mission to pose for a photo...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1703
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Nov 19, 1997

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STS-87 Mission Specialist Takao Doi, Ph.D., of the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is assisted with his...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion move from the MPPF to the LASF
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Aug 10, 2025

Artemis II Orion move from the MPPF to the LASF

Crews prepare to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft from the Multi-Payload Processing Facility to the Launch...

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Jul 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the first half of...

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NASA image: Boeing Unveils CST-100 Starliner Space Suit
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Jan 23, 2017

Boeing Unveils CST-100 Starliner Space Suit

The communications carrier is placed as part of Boeing's new spacesuit designed to be worn by astronauts flying on...

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Sep 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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Feb 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The External Tank (ET) designated to fly on Return to Flight mission STS-114 is lifted...

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NASA image: Artemis I Leaders Discuss Mission Details
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Aug 5, 2022

Artemis I Leaders Discuss Mission Details

NASA Artemis leadership participated in a media briefing on Friday, Aug. 5, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center to...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

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Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

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Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, check bolt fittings as they practice crane...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

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Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert booster...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

A Jacobs technician, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, checks bolt fittings during practice crane...

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NASA image: GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2
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Jun 22, 2018

GCA/TRS Mate and Breakover for AA-2

Jacobs technicians, on the Test and Operations Support Contract, practice crane operations with an inert 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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