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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 Project
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Aug 6, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

This Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo is a close-up view of the Tethered Satellite System...

MSFC
NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

In the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), Mike Generale (background) talks to the media about the research...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4491
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4491

MORRO BAY, Calif. – A SpaceX Dragon test article is lifted under an Erickson Sky Crane helicopter before a test to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0743
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Apr 21, 2005

KSC-05pd-0743

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mission Specialist Piers J. Sellers, Ph.D., got some recent hands-on experience with...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Mar 9, 2009

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2009-E-053516 (March 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of...

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NASA image: iss038e056308
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Feb 26, 2014

iss038e056308

ISS038-E-056308 (25 Feb. 2014) --- A set of NanoRacks CubeSats is photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member after...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0788
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Apr 16, 2001

KSC-01PP-0788

STS-100 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to get ready...

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NASA image: Expandable Lunar Habitat (X-Hab)
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Sep 23, 2010

Expandable Lunar Habitat (X-Hab)

Expandable Lunar Habitat (X-Hab).ILC Dover, under contract by NASA Langley Research Center, and in cooperation with...

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NASA image: "Berries" on the Ground
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Feb 12, 2004

"Berries" on the Ground

This mosaic image shows an extreme close-up of round, blueberry-shaped formations in the martian soil near a part of...

JPL
NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

In the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), Charles J. Precourt, deputy manager of NASA's International Space...

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NASA image: Struktura Experiment Operations
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Jul 19, 2016

Struktura Experiment Operations

iss048e038162 (7/19/2016) --- The hand of a crewmember displays Luch-2M Multipurpose Crystallization Cassette (УБК)...

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NASA image: STS-103 crewmembers participate in bailout training in building 9N
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May 24, 1999

STS-103 crewmembers participate in bailout training in building 9N

S99-08650 (24 May 1999) --- A suit technician assists astronaut Jean-Francois Clervoy, mission specialist...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Astronauts during EVA training
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Jun 8, 1972

Apollo 17 Astronauts during EVA training

S72-44423 (8 Sept. 1972) --- Two Apollo 17 crewmen ready a Lunar Roving Vehicle trainer following its deployment...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4510
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4510

MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter returns the SpaceX Dragon test article to Morro Bay, Cailf.,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4498
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4498

MORRO BAY, Calif. – The main parachutes begin to unfurl above mockup Dragon test article during a test over the...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 24, 1990

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The STS-31 crew launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990 at 8:33:51am (EDT). Included in the...

MSFC
NASA image: NRCSD installation on MPEP
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Nov 2, 2020

NRCSD installation on MPEP

iss064e002782 (11/2/2020) --- Photo documentation of the Nanoracks CubeSat Deployer-Mission 19 (NRCSD-19) installed...

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NASA image: One-dimensional representation of Earth to show SRTM coverage
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Feb 4, 2000

One-dimensional representation of Earth to show SRTM coverage

JSC2000E01555 (January 2000) --- A one-dimensional representation of Earth indicates only a portion of the total...

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NASA image: Forward end (+XA side) of the PMA-2 prior to mating to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS).
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Dec 5, 1998

Forward end (+XA side) of the PMA-2 prior to mating to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS).

STS088-335-017 (5 Dec. 1998) --- One of the STS-88 astronauts aimed a 35mm camera through Endeavour's aft flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4500
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4500

MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX main parachutes control the descent of the Dragon test article following a test over...

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NASA image: CUAVA-1 CubeSat Preflight Imagery
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Nov 3, 2021

CUAVA-1 CubeSat Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052206 (11/3/2021) --- A preflight view of a Pathfinder Satellite for Remote Sensing and Earth Observation...

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NASA image: Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher operations
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Aug 20, 2014

Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher operations

ISS040-E-103340 (20 Aug. 2014) --- In the grasp of the Japanese robotic arm, the CubeSat deployer (upper right)...

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NASA image: iss060e021455
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Aug 5, 2019

iss060e021455

iss060e021455 (Aug. 5, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA is pictured in the vestibule...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1585
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Nov 3, 1997

KSC-97PC1585

In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the crew arrives at the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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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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