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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: Commander Kevin Chilton is greeted as he moves past the APAS interface
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Mar 23, 1996

Commander Kevin Chilton is greeted as he moves past the APAS interface

S76-E-5146 (24 March 1996) --- Continuing an in-space tradition, astronaut Kevin P. Chilton (right), STS-76 mission...

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NASA image: SpaceX InFlight Abort Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Jan 17, 2020

SpaceX InFlight Abort Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA astronauts Bob Behnken, left, and Doug Hurley shake hands after suiting up in SpaceX spacesuits in the...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Jan. 24, 2020
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Jan 4, 2020

Inside KSC! for Jan. 24, 2020

Inside KSC with Bianca Ryhms. NASA and SpaceX successfully demonstrated the launch-escape capabilities of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0941
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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the left-hand Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the middeck
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Aug 29, 1997

Crewmember activity in the middeck

STS085-359-032 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- During off-duty time astronauts N. Jan Davis, payload commander, and Stephen...

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NASA image: Cristoforetti in Cupola
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Apr 17, 2015

Cristoforetti in Cupola

ISS043E122274 (04/17/2015) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti seen here in the Cupola...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown
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Nov 8, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough gives a hand sign after he was helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Jan 6, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-015765 (6 Jan. 2011) --- Newfoundland and clouds over the North Atlantic Ocean share a scene with a Soyuz...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3052
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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, a worker,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0942
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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the left-hand Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3834
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Jul 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

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NASA image: View of ELC3 Unberth
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May 18, 2011

View of ELC3 Unberth

S134-E-007141 (18 May 2011) --- In the grasp of space shuttle Endeavour?s robotic Canadarm, the Express Logistics...

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NASA image: Pacific Coast of Southern California including Los Angeles and San Diego
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Feb 1, 1974

Pacific Coast of Southern California including Los Angeles and San Diego

SL4-142-4542 (November 1973-February 1974) --- An oblique view of the Pacific Coast of Southern California,...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown
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Jan 15, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke shakes hands with NASA astronaut Eric Bow after being helped out of the SpaceX Dragon...

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Jul 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the remote...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - Pan of the Gnomon during EVA 2.
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Feb 6, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - Pan of the Gnomon during EVA 2.

AS14-64-9129 (6 Feb. 1971) --- The two moon-exploring crew men of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, photographed...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc830
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Jul 14, 1998

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STS-88 crew members inspect the orbital docking mechanism in the payload bay of Orbiter Endeavour during the Crew...

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NASA image: Lunar Take Off Simulator
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Jul 7, 1961

Lunar Take Off Simulator

Lunar Take Off Simulator: This simulator is used by scientists at the Langley Research Center ... to help determine...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-15 Liftoff
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Jun 29, 2018

SpaceX CRS-15 Liftoff

The two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-15 Liftoff
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Jun 29, 2018

SpaceX CRS-15 Liftoff

The two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5348
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Oct 28, 2010

KSC-2010-5348

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 Mission...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-15 Liftoff
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Jun 29, 2018

SpaceX CRS-15 Liftoff

The two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-99pd0280
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Mar 6, 1999

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Kicking off the award ceremony at the 1999 FIRST Southeastern Regional robotic competition held at KSC are David...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-15 Liftoff
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Jun 29, 2018

SpaceX CRS-15 Liftoff

The two-stage SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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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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