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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: Space Shuttle Endeavour flares for landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude STS-100
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May 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Endeavour flares for landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude STS-100

At the conclusion of Space Shuttle Mission STS-100, Endeavour landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 1,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Frank Rubio of NASA and Sultan Alneyadi of UAE
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May 17, 2023

Astronauts Frank Rubio of NASA and Sultan Alneyadi of UAE

iss069e011049 (May 17, 2023) --- From left, Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Frank Rubio of NASA and Sultan Alneyadi...

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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: KSC-04pd1271
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Apr 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After leaving the Vehicle Assembly Building, the external tank moves into the barge at...

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

Center Director All-hands Briefing

Center Director Jim Kennedy addresses the group of employees gathered for an all-hands briefing in the Training...

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NASA image: Wakata haircut in the Service Module (SM)
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Apr 4, 2009

Wakata haircut in the Service Module (SM)

ISS018-E-044607 (4 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-1977
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Dec 20, 1990

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The orbiter Columbia heads for the Vehicle Assembly Building following its arrival at the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0543
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Mar 17, 2004

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

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

Center Director All-hands Briefing

At an all-hands briefing in the Training Auditorium, Center Director Jim Kennedy, Mike Kostelnik, deputy associate...

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NASA image: Artemis I Isolated Launch Views
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Isolated Launch Views

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-05pd2358
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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 technicians are...

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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: iss061m260370159_E61_SoyuzMS13_Farewells_Hatch_Closure_02052020
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Feb 5, 2020

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Expedition 61 Crew, Record-Setting Astronaut Christina Koch Return to Earth Expedition 61 Commander Luca Parmitano...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0192
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Feb 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Forward Attach Point (hanging down from a point behind the nose landing gear) is...

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NASA image: Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field
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Feb 22, 2001

Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field

JSC2001-E-04804 (21 February 2001) --- Astronauts Mark L. Polansky (left) and Kenneth D. Cockrell (center), pilot...

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Apr 3, 2020

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iss062e120699 (April 3, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir gathers frozen...

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NASA image: Dale Reed with X-38 and a Subscale Model Used in Test Program
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Jul 16, 1997

Dale Reed with X-38 and a Subscale Model Used in Test Program

Dale Reed, a NASA engineer who worked on the original lifting-body research programs in the 1960s and 1970s, stands...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1260
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Apr 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view of an external tank in the Vehicle Assembly Building shows the connection...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1267
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Apr 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - The external tank seen here exits the Vehicle Assembly Building via transporter. 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: KSC-05pd2357
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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 technicians Gene...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0072
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Jan 6, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From high inside the Vehicle Assembly Building are seen twin Solid Rocket Boosters...

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NASA image: Artemis I Slow Motion Liftoff
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Slow Motion Liftoff

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: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28439 (18 July 2006) --- Flight director Tony Ceccacci speaks from a lectern in Ellington Field's Hangar...

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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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