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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: STS-128 EVA 1 MISSE 6 Relocation OPS
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Sep 2, 2009

STS-128 EVA 1 MISSE 6 Relocation OPS

S128-E-007229 (1 Sept. 2009) --- Astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20 flight engineer, participates in the STS-128...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3173
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May 14, 2009

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

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Feustel and Chamitoff during EVA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Feustel and Chamitoff during EVA-1

S134-E-007670 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel (top) and Greg Chamitoff, both STS-134 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3897
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Dec 3, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An alligator basks in the sun on the bank of the Banana River near NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Anderson during EVA 1
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Apr 9, 2010

Anderson during EVA 1

ISS023-E-020966 (9 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2953
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May 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., technicians complete installation of the X-band radar (right) on the...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Encapsulation
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Aug 24, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Encapsulation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency’s Origins,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2164
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Jul 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Dave Hillebrandt...

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NASA image: Anderson during EVA 1
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Apr 9, 2010

Anderson during EVA 1

ISS023-E-020975 (9 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Chamitoff during EVA 1
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May 20, 2011

Chamitoff during EVA 1

ISS027-E-035206 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-134 mission specialist, nears the completion of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3039
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Oct 7, 2008

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

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NASA image: STS-128 EVA 1
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Sep 2, 2009

STS-128 EVA 1

S128-E-007217 (1 Sept. 2009) --- Astronaut John “Danny” Olivas, STS-128 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1006
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Jan 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, External Tank-135 approaches the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: STS-128 EVA 1 MISSE 6 Relocation OPS
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Sep 2, 2009

STS-128 EVA 1 MISSE 6 Relocation OPS

S128-E-007242 (1 Sept. 2009) --- Astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20 flight engineer, participates in the STS-128...

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NASA image: View of MS Williams working on the US Lab during EVA 4 for Expedition 15/STS-118 Joint Operations
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Aug 18, 2007

View of MS Williams working on the US Lab during EVA 4 for Expedition 15/STS-118 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-23053 (18 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Dave Williams, STS-118 mission specialist representing the Canadian...

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NASA image: Astronauts Allen, Gemar and Thout during EVA preparation training in CCT
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Oct 12, 1993

Astronauts Allen, Gemar and Thout during EVA preparation training in CCT

S93-46018 (13 October 1993) --- In the Johnson Space Center's (JSC) Shuttle mockup and integration laboratory,...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate
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Aug 11, 2016

OSIRIS-REx, Atlas V Centaur Stage Arrival and Lift & Mate

A Centaur upper stage, standing upright on a transporter, is prepared to be lifted and attached to the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0267
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Mar 4, 1999

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During practice rounds of the 1999 Southeastern Regional robotic competition at Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: FE Anderson installing the BSP and XPDR during STS-118/Expedition 15 EVA 3
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Aug 15, 2007

FE Anderson installing the BSP and XPDR during STS-118/Expedition 15 EVA 3

S118-E-07326 (15 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, participates in the...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Chamitoff during EVA-1
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Chamitoff during EVA-1

S134-E-009310 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-134 mission specialist, enters the Quest airlock...

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NASA image: UTC LIBERTY RETURN - SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER (SRB) - PORT CANAVERAL, FL
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Apr 13, 1981

UTC LIBERTY RETURN - SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER (SRB) - PORT CANAVERAL, FL

S81-31308 (13 April 1981) --- The solid rocket booster recovery ship UTC Liberty heads for Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: View of FE Anderson during a session of STS-118 / Expedition 15 EVA
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Aug 15, 2007

View of FE Anderson during a session of STS-118 / Expedition 15 EVA

S118-E-07970 (15 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, participates in the...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

A solar array for the European Service Module that will serve as the powerhouse for Orion, is being prepared for...

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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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