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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-00pp1249
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Sep 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolling back, Space Shuttle Atlantis is revealed...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Jun 13, 2010

Expedition 24 Prelaunch Press Conference

Expedition 24 European Space Agency back-up crew member Paolo Nespoli listens to a reporter’s question during a...

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NASA image: Lindgren in Cupola training with SSRMS controls
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Aug 13, 2015

Lindgren in Cupola training with SSRMS controls

ISS044E053870 (08/13/2015) --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren trains his skills with the International Space...

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Nov 4, 2019

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iss061e028279 (Nov. 4, 2019) --- The U.S. Cygnus space freighter approaches the International Space Station carrying...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 5, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-124097 (5 Sept. 2014) --- A close look in the lower right corner of this photograph of Egyptian land near...

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NASA image: View - Apollo 14 Sample No. 14414,2 - MSC
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Feb 12, 1971

View - Apollo 14 Sample No. 14414,2 - MSC

S71-19269 (12 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of Apollo 14 sample number 14414 & 14412, a fine lunar powder-like...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 5
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Jul 29, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 5

NASA, Navy, and Air Force personnel practice Artemis recovery procedures in the Pacific Ocean as part of Underway...

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NASA image: iss061e027734
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Nov 4, 2019

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iss061e027734 (Nov. 4, 2019) --- The U.S. Cygnus space freighter approaches the International Space Station carrying...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Jun 13, 2010

Expedition 24 Prelaunch Press Conference

Expedition 24 NASA back-up crew member Cady Coleman answers a reporter’s question during a press conference held...

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NASA image: s71-24079
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Sep 11, 2013

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S71-24079 (1971) --- Astronauts Richard F. Gordon Jr., right, and Harrison H. Schmitt ? back-up crew members for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5085
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Sep 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, NASA's Ares I-X rocket...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1249
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Sep 7, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolling back, Space Shuttle Atlantis is revealed...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032126 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the starboard side of space shuttle Endeavour’s crew cabin...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029829 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the starboard side of the crew cabin of space shuttle...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal
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Aug 13, 2019

SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal

Teams from NASA and SpaceX gather at the Trident Basin in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on August 13, 2019 to rehearse...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041441 (16 May 2010) --- This close-up view of the crew cabin and forward portion of the payload bay of...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal
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Aug 13, 2019

SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal

NASA astronauts Bob Behnken, left, and Doug Hurley board the SpaceX GO Searcher ship at the Trident Basin in Cape...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029850 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the crew cabin and forward cargo bay of space shuttle...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029827 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the port side of the crew cabin of space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: jsc2019e053718
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Sep 18, 2019

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jsc2019e053718 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the backups to the next crew to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2491
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation helps celebrate the 40th anniversary of Apollo 16's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2490
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Apr 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation helps celebrate the 40th anniversary of Apollo 16's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1330
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew strides out of the Operations and Checkout Building after suiting up...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

NASA astronauts Victor Glover, pilot, front left; Reid Wiseman, commander, front right; Christina Koch, mission...

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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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