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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-2012-3153
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Jun 2, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians prepare to roll the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket with its NuSTAR...

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NASA image: jsc2020e030482
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Apr 24, 2020

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jsc2020e030482 (4/24/2020) --- A preflight view of the PFMI Furnace. The Pore Formation and Mobility Investigation...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

Schematic of Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) electrodes and controls system. The ESL uses static electricity to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1389
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Jun 30, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, check the cables on the overhead...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0956
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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the European Space Agency's research laboratory,...

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NASA image: Swanson conducts CFE session
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Jul 3, 2014

Swanson conducts CFE session

ISS040-E-032825 (3 July 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, Expedition 40 commander, conducts a session with the...

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NASA image: Portrait view of Ulf Merbold during training session
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Sep 28, 1983

Portrait view of Ulf Merbold during training session

S83-41190 (9 September 1983) --- A close-up view of the serious countenance of West German Physicist Ulf Merbold was...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1521
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Jul 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This view looks upward inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1429
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Jul 2, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., suits up for spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0086
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Jan 10, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- Technicians work on the Pegasus XL rocket, the vehicle that will launch the High Energy...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Precipitator
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Jun 9, 2017

Electrostatic Precipitator

Dr. Carlos Calle, lead scientist in the Kennedy Space Center's Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory, left,...

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Dec 15, 2022

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iss068e029939 (Dec. 15, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM
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Mar 2, 2018

Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen during an interview, Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Smithsonian's National Air...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 31, 2001

Microgravity

The Microgravity Science Glovebox is being developed by the European Space Agency and NASA to provide a large...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at Excel Academy
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Jun 10, 2019

Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor at Excel Academy

NASA astronaut Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor presents a montage from Expeditions 56 and 57 to Excel Academy Public...

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NASA image: Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL)
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Feb 23, 2016

Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL)

iss046e046607 (2/23/2016) --- A view of the newly installed Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL) power,...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Khalid Alshibli of Louisiana State University, project scientist for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM-III)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

An array of miniature lamps will provide illumination to help scientists as they conduct experiments inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1513
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Jul 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The MESSENGER spacecraft, aboard a transporter, arrives on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape...

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NASA image: iss066e078283
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Nov 17, 2021

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iss066e078283 (Nov. 17, 2021) --- International Space Station Commander Anton Shkaplerov of Roscosmos works on the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM
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Mar 2, 2018

Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson tapes a segment for STEM in 30 with Marty Kelsey, left, and Beth Wilson, Friday, March...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2761
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Jun 14, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a fitness trail is under construction in the Launch...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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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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