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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: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002604 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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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-041581 (16 May 2010) --- This close-up view of the vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system (OMS)...

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NASA image: iss072e423785
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Jan 3, 2025

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iss072e423785 (1/3/2025) — A view of the CLINGERS Cubesat connection mechanism aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Central Campus construction site is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: What's Up: January 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 29, 2022

What's Up: January 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in January 2023? Some lovely groupings this month include the Moon with Mars,...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005908 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc558
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Mar 31, 1997

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Comet Hale-Bopp was photographed in the constellation Andromeda by George Shelton, photographer for The Bionetics...

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NASA image: Views of the empty payload bay during sunrise
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Feb 20, 1997

Views of the empty payload bay during sunrise

STS082-765-007 (21 Feb. 1997) --- This scene of the sun setting on the Space Shuttle Discovery's almost empty cargo...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Launch Complex 39 Press Site is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Beach House is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 12, 2017. The...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002596 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20 Post-RTC #3
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20 Post-RTC #3

art001e002126 (Dec. 5, 2022) - The Moon is seen from cameras onboard NASA's Orion spacecraft during the 20th day of...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005931 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's wing section is provided by this...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nichole Ayers loads software onto an Astrobee robotic free-flyer
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Mar 18, 2025

Astronaut Nichole Ayers loads software onto an Astrobee robotic free-flyer

iss072e747124 (March 18, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works inside the...

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NASA image: iss072e423784
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Jan 3, 2025

iss072e423784

iss072e423784 (1/3/2025) — A view of the CLINGERS Cubesat aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Flight Tech...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002595 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

An industrial building behind the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Mobile Launcher (ML), Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Launch Control Center (LCC), and Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment
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Sep 12, 2017

Hurricane Irma Damage Assessment

The Blue Origin construction site at Exploration Park is seen during an aerial survey of NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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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-029824 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Discovery was provided by an...

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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-029825 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Discovery was provided by an...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G
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Oct 13, 1984

Space Shuttle Challenger landing at Kennedy Space Center at end of STS 41-G

The Space Shuttle Challenger lands at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) at the end of the STS 41-G mission. The main...

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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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