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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-2014-2271
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Apr 22, 2014

KSC-2014-2271

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Modifications continue on the Mobile Launcher, or ML, at the Mobile Launcher Park Site at...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0671
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Apr 2, 2001

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Viewed from the end, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello is lowered into the payload canister behind the...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31

ISS032-E-020683 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, participates in a...

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NASA image: Lonchakov on Service Module (SM)  during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A
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Mar 10, 2009

Lonchakov on Service Module (SM) during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A

ISS018-E-039196 (10 March 2009) --- Cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov, Expedition 18 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Aug 13, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

As the construction continued on the International Space Station (ISS), STS-118 astronaut and mission specialist,...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040602 (17 March 2009) --- An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin, part...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0670
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Apr 2, 2001

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Workers inside the payload canister wait for the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello to be lowered inside. It...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2523
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The components of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument rest...

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NASA image: STS-127 astronauts Dave Wolf and Tim Kopra during STS-127 2J/A EVA training at the NBL
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Oct 9, 2008

STS-127 astronauts Dave Wolf and Tim Kopra during STS-127 2J/A EVA training at the NBL

JSC2008-E-122401 (9 Oct. 2008) --- Attired in training versions of their Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: Seven-Windowed Cupola during Expedition 22
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Jan 31, 2010

Seven-Windowed Cupola during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-066972 (17 Feb. 2010) --- This image is the first taken through a first of its kind “bay window” on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2980
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Jun 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Testing of the rotating radar antenna on NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2509
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A component of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2504
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A truck carrying NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-021080 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, participates in a...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Storm Clouds over LC 39 Area
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Jul 28, 2020

Creative Photography - Storm Clouds over LC 39 Area

On July 28, 2020, storm clouds roll in over the Press Site lawn, where an exterior host set is being constructed in...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 9, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-028403 (9 Feb. 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew cabin, part...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-020596 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, deploys a small...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 crew member Ron Garan with STS-335 crew member Rex Walheim
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Nov 22, 2010

Expedition 27 crew member Ron Garan with STS-335 crew member Rex Walheim

JSC2010-E-187231 (22 Nov. 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: STS-335 (135) crew members Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus
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Oct 27, 2010

STS-335 (135) crew members Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus

JSC2010-E-181470 (27 Oct. 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20
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Jan 30, 2020

Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20

Airbus workers unpack the Bartolomeo platform in the Space Station Processing Facility high bay at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: jsc2012e030007
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Feb 17, 2012

jsc2012e030007

jsc2012e030007 (2-23-2012) --- The High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) development team. The HDEV experiment places...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0661
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Mar 30, 2001

KSC-01PP-0661

Centered over the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane begins lowering the...

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NASA image: OA-7 Nano-rack Installation
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Feb 27, 2017

OA-7 Nano-rack Installation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are underway...

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NASA image: Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival
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Oct 2, 2017

Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival

The Materials International Space Station Experiment-Flight Facility, or MISSE-FF, hardware arrived at the Space...

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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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