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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: STS-92 - Towing operation
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Oct 24, 2000

STS-92 - Towing operation

Ground crews worked into the evening to prepare the Space Shuttle Discovery for towing back to NASA’s Dryden Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: HSRC and HTV-7 Unberthing
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Nov 7, 2018

HSRC and HTV-7 Unberthing

iss057e059221 (11/7/2018) --- A view taken through the Harmony Node 2 nadir hatch window of the Kounotori H-II...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2022e065086
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Aug 8, 2022

jsc2022e065086

jsc2022e065086 (Aug. 8, 2022) --- Two crew members of the SpaceX Crew-6 mission are pictured during a training...

JSC
NASA image: iss065e155924
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Jul 6, 2021

iss065e155924

iss065e155924 (July 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough loads a Polar...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 21, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

This is a double exposure of the Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise on the strong back of the Dynamic Test Stand at Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-29 Flight Directors Briscoe and Dittemore at JSC MCC consoles
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Mar 18, 1989

STS-29 Flight Directors Briscoe and Dittemore at JSC MCC consoles

STS029-S-041 (13 March 1989) --- Flight Directors (FD) Lee Brisco (left) and Ronad D. Dittmore monitor prelaunch...

JSC
NASA image: Sokol suit Leak Check
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Jun 17, 2019

Sokol suit Leak Check

iss059e103489 (June 17, 2019) --- Expedition 59 crew members (from left) Anne McClain, Oleg Kononenko and David...

JSC
NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021321 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Science
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Mar 24, 1992

Earth Science

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (Atlas-1)...

MSFC
NASA image: iss065e434505
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Sep 30, 2021

iss065e434505

iss065e434505 (Sept. 30, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured as it backs away from the...

JSC
NASA image: Molds for Couches for Test Pilots
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Jul 7, 1959

Molds for Couches for Test Pilots

Molds for couches for test pilots, line the NASA Langley Research Centers model shop wall. The names of the test...

LARC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2782
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May 12, 2012

KSC-2012-2782

NEW YORK – Space shuttle Enterprise is backed into a protective hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-66C-9220
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Nov 11, 1966

KSC-66C-9220

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- At Cape Kennedy Air Force Station in Florida, the crew for Gemini 12 arrives at Launch Complex...

KSC
NASA image: View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011763 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1441
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1441

STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A, with the...

KSC
NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-116 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Dec 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-116 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS014-E-09232 (11 Dec. 2006) --- This view of the nose and part of the crew cabin of Space Shuttle Discovery was...

JSC
NASA image: 4k Video Streaming from PC-12 Aircraft
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May 20, 2024

4k Video Streaming from PC-12 Aircraft

Dave Brennen, an electronics technician, installing the optical system under the belly of the PC-12 aircraft that...

GRC
NASA image: View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011766 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

JSC
NASA image: View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011764 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0015-111
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Jan 28, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0015-111

Ames 70th Anniversary Turn Back the Clock Day with antique Class Cars and Classic Car parade around the center....

ARC
NASA image: Illustration of InSight Cruise Stage Separation
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Oct 23, 2018

Illustration of InSight Cruise Stage Separation

This illustration shows NASA's InSight lander separating from its cruise stage as it prepares to enter Mars'...

JPL
NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI
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May 21, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI

jsc2021e037286 (5/21/2021) --- A preflight view of the SALI incubator. The Space Automated Lab Incubator (SALI)...

JSC
NASA image: iss068e017203
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Oct 13, 2022

iss068e017203

iss068e017203 (Oct. 13, 2022) --- Six Expedition 68 crew members gather in the U.S. Destiny laboratory module and...

JSC
NASA image: 2018 Was the Fourth Hottest Year on Record
Video
Feb 6, 2019

2018 Was the Fourth Hottest Year on Record

2018 was the fourth hottest year in the modern record, part of a decades-long trend of warming. The record dates...

GSFC
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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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