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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: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

Liftoff of OSIRA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0276
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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tugboats in front and behind maneuver the Pegasus barge in the Turn Basin toward the...

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NASA image: Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1
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Jan 18, 2011

Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1

ISS026-E-018411 (18 Jan. 2011) --- Attired in blue thermal undergarments that complement the Russian Orlan...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0273
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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tugboat slides into place next to the Pegasus barge in the Turn Basin to move it into...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft awaits the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage for a ride home. Orion launched into space on a...

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

STS-128 EVA 1

S128-E-007196 (1 Sept. 2009) --- Astronauts John “Danny” Olivas and Nicole Stott (right), both STS-128 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1130
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Jul 23, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay doors are closed in preparation for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2967
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Apr 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

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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: Astronaut Susan Helms on aft flight deck with RMS controls
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Susan Helms on aft flight deck with RMS controls

STS064-05-028 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- On the space shuttle Discovery's aft flight deck, astronaut Susan J. Helms...

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NASA image: Lineger and Tsibliev during EVA outside Mir Space Station
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Apr 29, 1997

Lineger and Tsibliev during EVA outside Mir Space Station

NM23-48-009 (29 April 1997) --- United States astronaut Jerry M. Linenger, cosmonaut guest researcher, works outside...

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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 is lifted at Space Launch Complex 41 on Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, where it...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Aug 19, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped by the colorful Earth, the International Space Station (ISS) boasts its newest configuration upon the...

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NASA image: iss038e036262
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Jan 27, 2014

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ISS038-E-036262 (27 Jan. 2014) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazanskiy, Expedition 38 flight engineer, attired in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2954
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May 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., the crane is removed from the X-band radar after installation on the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0640
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Apr 8, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers on the Liberty Star, one of...

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NASA image: STS-66 Atlantis 747 SCA Ferry Flight Morning Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida
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Nov 21, 1994

STS-66 Atlantis 747 SCA Ferry Flight Morning Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida

The space shuttle Atlantis atop NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) during takeoff for a return ferry flight...

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NASA image: STS-128 EVA 1 European Technology Exposure Facility (EuTEF) Relocation OPS
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Sep 2, 2009

STS-128 EVA 1 European Technology Exposure Facility (EuTEF) Relocation OPS

S128-E-007042 (1 Sept. 2009) --- Astronaut John “Danny” Olivas, STS-128 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3045
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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, workers...

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NASA image: Astronauts Gardner and Allen on the RMS after recapture of Westar VI
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronauts Gardner and Allen on the RMS after recapture of Westar VI

51A-39-063 (14 Nov 1984) --- A 70mm frame of WESTAR VI post-retrieval activity. Astronaut Dale A. Gardner (left),...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2254
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Sep 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just after dawn, the Pegasus barge is towed away from the Turn Basin in the Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4392
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Aug 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Tugboats maneuver NASA's Pegasus barge toward the Turn Basin dock at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: FE Anderson during EVA 3 for Expedition 15 / STS-118 Joint Operations
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Aug 15, 2007

FE Anderson during EVA 3 for Expedition 15 / STS-118 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-22561 (15 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, uses a digital camera to...

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NASA image: Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1
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Jan 18, 2011

Kondratyev and Skripochka in the Pirs DC1

ISS026-E-018424 (18 Jan. 2011) --- Attired in blue thermal undergarments that complement the Russian Orlan...

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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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