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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-2013-4492
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter releases the SpaceX Dragon test article, inducing a tumble...

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NASA image: Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)
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Sep 1, 2022

Surya Satellite-1 (SS-1)

jsc2022e068260 (11/1/2021) --- The Surya Satellite-1 and its Developer Team After Deployment Testing, shown left to...

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NASA image: Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93
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Aug 16, 1999

Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93

99-E-10022 (23 July 1999) --- The Chandra X-Ray observatory was recorded with the STS-93 HDTV Camcorder as it moved...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1684
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Nov 13, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility watch as the overhead crane begins to lift...

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NASA image: STS-103 crewmembers participate in bailout training in building 9N
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May 24, 1999

STS-103 crewmembers participate in bailout training in building 9N

S99-08660 (24 May 1999)--- Astronaut Claude Nicollier, mission specialist representing the European Space Agency...

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NASA image: HST over Earth limb
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Mar 9, 2002

HST over Earth limb

STS109-E-5883 (9 March 2002) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) distances itself from the Space Shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: iss071e045508
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Apr 25, 2024

iss071e045508

iss071e045508 (April 25, 2024) --- Cosmonauts Nikolai Chub (waving) and Oleg Kononenko are pictured outside of the...

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NASA image: iss059e104766
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Jun 17, 2019

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iss059e104766 (June 17, 2019) --- A set of three CubeSats are pictured shortly after being ejected from the Japanese...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0706
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Apr 25, 1990

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS-- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), still in the grasp of Discovery's remote...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0705
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Apr 25, 1990

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS-- STS-31 ONBOARD SCENE -- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is suspended in...

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NASA image: High Pressure Microgravity Combustion, HPMC
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Nov 29, 2018

High Pressure Microgravity Combustion, HPMC

High Pressure Microgravity Combustion Experiment, HPMC, subjects liquid fuel droplets to high pressures and...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc985
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Aug 27, 1998

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The Spartan solar-observing deployable spacecraft is moved onto a workstand in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4487
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Dec 16, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – Morro Bay, Calif., is seen as SpaceX engineers prepare for the test of the company's Dragon test...

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NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers inspect TDRS-D inertial upper stage (IUS) at KSC VPF
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Feb 14, 1989

STS-29 crewmembers inspect TDRS-D inertial upper stage (IUS) at KSC VPF

S89-27384 (5 Jan 1989) --- Astronauts James P. Bagian, left, and Robert C. Springer inspect a portion of the first...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0663
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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A presentation by Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is on display at the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0791
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Apr 16, 2001

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STS-100 Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield, who is with the Canadian Space Agency, waves to media after arriving...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 24, 1990

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The STS-31 crew launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990 at 8:33:51am (EDT). Included in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1561
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Oct 24, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the orbiter Columbia is lifted into high bay 3 in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth
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Sep 6, 1983

View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth

41D-02-020 (31 Aug 1984) --- The Syncom IV (Leasat-2) spacecraft stands out against white clouds above the Atlantic...

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NASA image: InSight's First Selfie
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Dec 11, 2018

InSight's First Selfie

This is NASA InSight's first full selfie on Mars. It displays the lander's solar panels and deck. On top of the deck...

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NASA image: Struktura Experiment Operations
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Jul 19, 2016

Struktura Experiment Operations

iss048e038163 (7/17/2016) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin displays Luch-2M Multipurpose Crystallization...

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NASA image: iss071e045543
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Apr 25, 2024

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iss071e045543 (April 25, 2024) --- Cosmonauts (near center) Nikolai Chub and Oleg Kononenko are pictured outside of...

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NASA image: iss053e215850
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Nov 20, 2017

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iss053e215850 (Nov. 20, 2017) --- The EcAMSat, short for E. coli AntiMicrobial Satellite, is seen moments after...

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NASA image: jsc2012e034223
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Mar 8, 2012

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Date: 03-08-12 Location: Bldg 5, SSTF Subject: Expedition 32 (Soyuz 31) crew membesr Aki Hoshide, Sunita Williams...

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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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