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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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In the Space Station Processing Facility, Solar Array Wing-3, a component of the International Space Station, is...

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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is nearly through the gate on its backward trek from Launch...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 11, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-117 astronauts and mission specialists Jim Reilly (center frame), and John “Danny” Olivas (bottom center),...

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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour is nearly through...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Sep 13, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

These six STS 117 astronauts, assigned to launch aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, are (from the left) astronauts...

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Sep 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) bay 2 during Crew Equipment Interface Test...

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Jan 14, 1998

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Workers in Kennedy Space Center’s Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) observe the Photovoltaic Module 1...

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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A repair crew begin working on replacing a broken cleat on this track of the...

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Nov 28, 2000

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STS-97 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega gets help with his boots from suit technician Shelly Grick-Agrella during...

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Jan 14, 1998

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The Photovoltaic Module 1 Integrated Equipment Assembly (IEA) is moved past Node 1, seen at left, of the...

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Nov 27, 2000

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After arriving at the Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-97 crew gather to address the media. At the microphone,...

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Nov 28, 2000

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During pre-pack and fit check in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-97 Mission Specialist Marc Garneau waves...

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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour is nearly through...

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Nov 27, 2000

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, Center Director Roy Bridges (left) greets STS-97 Commander Brent Jett on his...

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Jun 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This map shows the area within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where one of the two solar...

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Sep 16, 2000

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In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 during a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), STS-97 Pilot Michael Bloomfied...

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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the gate...

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Sep 16, 2000

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In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 during a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), STS-97 Commander Brent Jett...

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Sep 16, 2000

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In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 during a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), STS-97 Commander Brent Jett...

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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour finally rests on Launch Pad 39B after its rollout was delayed...

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Nov 27, 2000

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-97 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner (left) is greeted by Center Director Roy...

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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour passes through the...

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NASA image: Reilly working on ISS construction during STS-117 EVA1
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Jun 12, 2007

Reilly working on ISS construction during STS-117 EVA1

ISS015-E-11858 (11 June 2007) --- Astronauts Jim Reilly and John "Danny" Olivas (visible among Reilly's helmet...

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NASA image: Olivas on EVA 1 during STS-117
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Jun 11, 2007

Olivas on EVA 1 during STS-117

S117-E-06901 (11 June 2007) --- Astronauts Jim Reilly (out of frame) and John "Danny" Olivas (partially obscured,...

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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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