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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: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-020884 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Expedition 32 flight engineer, participates...

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NASA image: Central Campus Construction Progress
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Mar 17, 2017

Central Campus Construction Progress

NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is a premier, multi-user spaceport with ongoing construction adding new,...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040837 (17 March 2009) --- A close-up view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery's nose and underside...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0656
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the pallet holding the Canadian robotic arm,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0905
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Jul 11, 2000

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As part of Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities, members of the STS-92 crew check out equipment they will...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6575
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Nov 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0658
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Mar 30, 2001

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Workers on the floor of the Space Station Processing Facility follow along as the overhead crane carries the...

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NASA image: STS-131 Discovery Launch
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Apr 4, 2010

STS-131 Discovery Launch

Contrails are seen as workers leave the Launch Control Center after the launch of the space shuttle Discovery and...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0654
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane moves into place over the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2521
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is revealed inside...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0660
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane rolls along the ceiling with the pallet and Canadian...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0661
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Mar 30, 2001

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Centered over the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane begins lowering the...

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NASA image: Krikalev and Phillips with Matryoshka payload system
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Sep 14, 2005

Krikalev and Phillips with Matryoshka payload system

ISS011-E-13025 (14 September 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (left), Expedition 11 commander representing...

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NASA image: OA-7 Nano-rack Installation
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Feb 27, 2017

OA-7 Nano-rack Installation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare...

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NASA image: View of MS Mastracchio participating in EVA 2 during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations
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Aug 13, 2007

View of MS Mastracchio participating in EVA 2 during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118-E-06968 (13 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-118 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 9, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-028521 (9 Feb. 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew cabin and...

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NASA image: jsc2022e042615
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Jan 26, 2022

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jsc2022e042615 (1/16/2022) --- The EMIT instrument after completion of all pre-launch environmental testing. The...

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NASA image: Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival
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Oct 2, 2017

Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival

The Materials International Space Station Experiment-Flight Facility, or MISSE-FF, hardware arrived at the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1296
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Jun 11, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The doors on the 39-year-0ld Vehicle Assembly Building are getting a needed face-lift...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 crew member Ron Garan with STS-335 crew member Rex Walheim
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Nov 22, 2010

Expedition 27 crew member Ron Garan with STS-335 crew member Rex Walheim

JSC2010-E-187233 (22 Nov. 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: View of MS Williams installing the new CMG during Expedition 15/STS-118 EVA 2
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Aug 13, 2007

View of MS Williams installing the new CMG during Expedition 15/STS-118 EVA 2

ISS015-E-22358 (13 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Dave Williams, STS-118 mission specialist representing the Canadian...

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NASA image: Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A Russian Photo OPS
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Mar 10, 2009

Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A Russian Photo OPS

ISS018-E-039241 (10 March 2009) --- Cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov, Expedition 18 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1149
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Aug 16, 2000

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility help guide the Canadian Space Agency’s Space Station Remote...

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NASA image: Biorisk experiment equipment: Biorisk-MSV container
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Nov 3, 2008

Biorisk experiment equipment: Biorisk-MSV container

jsc2008e152661 (12/8/2008) --- A preflight view of a Biorisk-MSV container, part of the Biorisk experiment equipment...

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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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