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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: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

NASA astronaut Douglas Hurley gives the OK sign prior to being helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour...

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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia riding piggyback taxis toward the mate/demate device at the KSC...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams at Boeing Headquarters
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Sep 17, 2025

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams at Boeing Headquarters

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams, center, speak with employees of Boeing alongside Steve...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 30, 2022

Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 66 crew members Mark Vande Hei of NASA, left, and cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov of Roscosmos, are seen...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 30, 2022

Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing

The Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft is seen as it lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan with...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 30, 2022

Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing

Russian Search and Rescue teams arrive at the Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft shortly after it landed in a remote area near...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

NASA astronaut Douglas Hurley is helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX GO...

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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the V.A. Outpatient Clinic in Viera, Fla., Center Director Jim Kennedy (center) and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

NASA astronauts Robert Behnken, left, and Douglas Hurley are seen inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft...

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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery makes its way up the 5 percent grade to the hardstand of Launch...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Pre-Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Pre-Landing

SpaceX support teams onboard the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery ship deploy one of the fast boats ahead of the landing...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The solar array for the European Service Module that will serve as the powerhouse for Orion, is being prepared for...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 30, 2022

Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing

Russian Search and Rescue teams arrive at the Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft shortly after it landed in a remote area near...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 30, 2022

Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 66 crew members Mark Vande Hei of NASA, left, cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov, center, and Pyotr Dubrov of...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Pre-Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Pre-Landing

NASA and SpaceX support teams onboard the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery ship prepare for the landing of the SpaceX...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Pre-Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Pre-Landing

NASA and SpaceX support teams onboard the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery ship prepare for the landing of the SpaceX...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 30, 2022

Expedition 66 Soyuz Landing

Russian cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov is seen outside the Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft after he landed with fellow Expedition 66...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams at Boeing Headquarters
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Sep 17, 2025

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams at Boeing Headquarters

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, center, and Butch Wilmore, left, speak with employees of Boeing alongside Steve...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5132
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Sep 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crew members of the STS-127 mission return to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to share...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1331
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Rotating Service Structure at Launch Pad 39B is ready to enfold Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Landing Preparations
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Mar 28, 2022

Expedition 66 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Recovery Forces meet at the Cosmonaut Hotel in Karaganda, Kazakhstan to...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

The hatch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is opened for egress of NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0508
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia riding piggyback taxis toward the mate_demate device at the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1333
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Jun 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The work to secure Space Shuttle Discovery is under way at Launch Pad 39B following its...

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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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