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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: PPE-031-011
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-011

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-031-005
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-005

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-031-006
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-006

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-012-007
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-012-007

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-031-009
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-009

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: Summer Intern works on the Advanced eLectrical Bus (ALBus) CubeSat: From Build to Flight
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Jul 6, 2017

Summer Intern works on the Advanced eLectrical Bus (ALBus) CubeSat: From Build to Flight

Advanced eLectrical Bus (ALBus) CubeSat: From Build to Flight A new CubeSat, launched Sunday, December 16, will test...

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NASA image: sts097-s-001
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Jan 1, 2000

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STS097-S-001 (January 2000) --- This is the crew insignia for STS-97, which will deliver, assemble, and activate the...

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NASA image: Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Battery Installations jsc2026e005278
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Dec 15, 2025

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Battery Installations jsc2026e005278

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) undergoes battery installations at Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto,...

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NASA image: Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Battery Installations jsc2026e005277
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Nov 24, 2025

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Battery Installations jsc2026e005277

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) undergoes battery installations at Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1835
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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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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ALBus
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ALBus

The Advanced Electrical Bus (ALBus) mission is a technology demonstration of resettable Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)...

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NASA image: Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Flight Software Uploads jsc2026e005279
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Dec 22, 2025

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element Undergoes Flight Software Uploads jsc2026e005279

Gateway’s Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) undergoes flight software uploads at Lanteris Space Systems in Palo...

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NASA image: Psyche Spacecraft Move to Building 9
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Aug 14, 2023

Psyche Spacecraft Move to Building 9

NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft moved to Building 9 at Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the agency’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ALBus
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Apr 11, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - ALBus

The Advanced Electrical Bus (ALBus) mission is a technology demonstration of resettable Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1781
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Nov 30, 2000

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With the help of a suit technician, STS-97 Commander Brent Jett dons his launch and entry suit. This is his third...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1723
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Oct 27, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-97 Mission Specialists Carlos Noriega (left) and Joe Tanner check out...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1783
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Nov 30, 2000

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STS-97 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega appears relaxed as he dons his launch and entry suit. This is his second...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1782
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Nov 30, 2000

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STS-97 Pilot Michael Bloomfield signals thumbs up for launch after donning his launch and entry suit. This is his...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1779
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Nov 30, 2000

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STS-97 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner signals thumbs up for launch as he dons his launch and entry suit. this is...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1780
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Nov 30, 2000

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STS-97 Mission Specialist Marc Garneau, who is with the Canadian Space Agency, waves after donning his launch and...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 30, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Nearby waters reflect the flames of the Space Shuttle Endeavor as she lifts off November 30, 2000 carrying the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 30, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Nearby waters reflect the flames of the Space Shuttle Endeavor as she lifts off November 30, 2000, carrying the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 7, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

In this image, planet Earth, some 235 statute miles away, forms the back drop for this photo of STS-97 astronaut and...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 30, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

Back dropped by a cloudless blue sky, Space Shuttle Endeavor stands ready for launch after the rollback of the...

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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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