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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-00pp1367
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Sep 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the slidewire basket area of Launch Pad 39A, the STS-92 crew poses for a group...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1967

Skylab

This photograph is of a model of the Skylab with the Command/Service Module being docked. In an early effort to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0589
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Apr 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew get a close look...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0222
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Feb 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians stand by as the International...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

This photograph shows activities during the International Microgravity Laboratory-1 (IML-1) mission (STS-42) in the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1487
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Oct 4, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-92 crew happily wave to onlookers as they gather gather outside the gate to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0220
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Feb 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the International Space Station module Node 2...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1545
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Oct 11, 2000

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The STS-92 crew greets cheering onlookers as they exit the Operations and Checkout Building for the trip to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig037
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Oct 10, 2000

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The STS-92 crew wave to onlookers as they exit the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 29, 1992

Spacelab

This photograph shows activities during the International Microgravity Laboratory-1 (IML-1) mission (STS-42) in the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC00pp1367
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Sep 14, 2000

KSC00pp1367

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the slidewire basket area of Launch Pad 39A, the STS-92 crew poses for a group...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1225
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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, STS-88 Commander Robert D. Cabana makes a...

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NASA image: Russian, European Space Agency Spacewalk Animation
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Jul 20, 2022

Russian, European Space Agency Spacewalk Animation

Expedition 67 Commander Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos and Flight Engineer Samantha Cristoforetti of European Space...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Earth Science

A NASA team studying the causes of electrical storms and their effects on our home planet achieved a milestone on...

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Jul 31, 2000

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The Zenith-1 (Z-1) Truss is officially presented to NASA by The Boeing Co. on the Space Station Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1366
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Sep 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Media (right) are gathered at the slidewire basket area of Launch Pad 39A to record...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This illustration shows general characteristics of the Skylab with callouts of its major components. In an early...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1495
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Oct 5, 2000

KSC-00pp1495

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An early morning shot of the Space Shuttle Discovery on the Mobile Launcher Platform...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0747
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Jun 12, 2000

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Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility help guide the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0215
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Feb 9, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians in the Space Station Processing Facility begin to attach a crane to the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1537
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Oct 11, 2000

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The STS-92 crew begin their journey to Launch Pad 39A with a snack. Seated at the table (left to right) are Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1530
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Oct 10, 2000

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The STS-92 crew strides eagerly to the waiting Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A for liftoff at 8:05...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0593
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Apr 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew get a close look...

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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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