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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-04pd0763
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Mint Director Henrietta Holsman Fore addresses the audience at a ceremony to...

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NASA image: Steam Plant and Utility Tunnel Safety Video VOTY 2019
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Feb 11, 2019

Steam Plant and Utility Tunnel Safety Video VOTY 2019

There are over two miles of tunnels beneath the Langley Research Center campus. This video covers the basic safety...

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NASA image: Dextre taken during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations
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Mar 13, 2008

Dextre taken during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations

S123-E-005945 (13 March 2008) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station's (ISS) robotic Canadarm2, the...

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NASA image: Making History: The Women of NASA
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Mar 4, 2020

Making History: The Women of NASA

This month, we celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the thousands of women both in the spotlight and behind...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5214
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is lowered onto the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: T2 Install Operations
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Sep 30, 2009

T2 Install Operations

ISS020-E-043639 (30 Sept. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2814
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May 13, 2012

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NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2815
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May 13, 2012

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NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Close-up view of sugar crystals in a water bubble within a metal loop on Expedition Six
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Mar 15, 2003

Close-up view of sugar crystals in a water bubble within a metal loop on Expedition Six

ISS006-E-39299 (15 March 2003) --- A close up view of sugar crystals in a water bubble within a 50-millimeter (mm)...

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NASA image: iss066e079547
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Nov 8, 2021

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iss066e079547 (Nov. 8, 2021) --- The International Space Station is pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour...

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NASA image: View of salt crystals inserted within a 50mm metal loop in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 15, 2003

View of salt crystals inserted within a 50mm metal loop in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS006-E-39339 (15 March 2003) --- A close up view of sodium chloride crystals in a water bubble within a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5212
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians watch as space shuttle Endeavour is lowered onto the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or...

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NASA image: 2019 KSC Walk Run
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Mar 26, 2019

2019 KSC Walk Run

Kennedy Space Center employees and guests participate in the Florida spaceport’s annual KSC Walk Run on March 26,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1124
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Apr 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An enlarged replica of the STS-107 crew emblem is delivered to the RLV Hangar where it...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0630
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Mar 11, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at a piece of Columbia debris....

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

A NASA staff member shows attendees of the USA Science and Engineering Festival what happens to the human body in...

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NASA image: Orion Weight and Center of Gravity Test
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Jun 8, 2014

Orion Weight and Center of Gravity Test

An Orion weight and center of gravity test with the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module takes place at the...

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NASA image: Orion at SLC-37 Service Structure
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Nov 12, 2014

Orion at SLC-37 Service Structure

The Orion spacecraft and its transporter stand at the base of the service structure at Space Launch Complex 37 on...

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NASA image: Polansky with STS-127 patch in JPM
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Jul 25, 2009

Polansky with STS-127 patch in JPM

ISS020-E-024567 (25 July 2009) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky, STS-127 commander, places the STS-127 patch above a...

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NASA image: T2 (COLBERT) treadmill Installation
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Sep 30, 2009

T2 (COLBERT) treadmill Installation

ISS020-E-043691 (30 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20 flight engineer, assembles and...

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NASA image: EMCS Experiment Container Replacement
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Jan 26, 2018

EMCS Experiment Container Replacement

iss054e023800 (Jan. 26, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba placing an Experiment Container (EC) on the European...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower left of image, as it transits across the face of the sun, Monday,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0587
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the RLV Hangar, members of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team look at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3190
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Jun 5, 2012

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A technician outfits the commander and pilot seats on the flight deck of space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft is...

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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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