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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: Lucy Rollout to the Pad, SLC-41 - DRONE
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Rollout to the Pad, SLC-41 - DRONE

A United Launch Alliance V 401 rocket, with NASA’s Lucy spacecraft atop, leaves Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s...

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NASA image: Bright Solar Flare
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Dec 8, 2017

Bright Solar Flare

A bright solar flare is captured by the EIT 195Å instrument on 1998 May 2. A solar flare (a sudden, rapid, and...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Talks with KARE 11, KNSI Radio, Minnesota - Feb. 17, 2022
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Feb 17, 2022

Expedition 66 Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Talks with KARE 11, KNSI Radio, Minnesota - Feb. 17, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0521
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Apr 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-92 crew pose for the photographer during a break from checking out...

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NASA image: Lucy Engineering Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Engineering Briefing

NASA Communications’ Nancy Jones moderates an engineering briefing for the Lucy mission held inside the TV...

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NASA image: STS-121 Preflight Training, CCTII
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Mar 22, 2006

STS-121 Preflight Training, CCTII

JSC2006-E-09827 (21 March 2006) --- The crewmembers assigned to STS-121 take a break from training for a group shot...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0189
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Feb 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As dawn breaks, the Boeing Delta IV second stage arrives at the Horizontal Integration...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0217
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett (facing camera, left) and Sir Richard Branson (second from right)...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00402
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Dec 21, 2004

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NASA retired its esteemed B-52B heavy-lift aircraft after nearly half a century of consistent service. The B-52B's...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-5 CEIT
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Aug 13, 2022

SpaceX Crew-5 CEIT

SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts take a break during a crew equipment interface test (CEIT) at SpaceX headquarters in...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0693
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-111 Mission Specialist Philippe Perrin, with the French Space Agency, takes a break...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations
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Sep 8, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, with its high gain antenna attached, is lowered onto a stationary work stand inside the...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew portrait
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Jul 21, 2006

STS-120 crew portrait

STS120-S-002 (16 Feb. 2007) --- These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-120 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1348
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Sep 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf, M.D., takes a break from training at Pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1660
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Feb 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers lift...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The payload fairing containing NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is hoisted up at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: Payload specialists in training for STS 51-L in mockup & integration lab
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Jan 9, 1986

Payload specialists in training for STS 51-L in mockup & integration lab

S86-25254 (January 1986) --- Payload specialists in training for STS-51L take a break in shuttle emergency egress...

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NASA image: Joint STS-104 and Expedition Two Crew photo
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Jul 20, 2001

Joint STS-104 and Expedition Two Crew photo

STS104-E-5177 (20 July 2001) --- Seven astronauts and a cosmonaut representing Rosaviakosmos take a break in joint...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-161
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Mar 21, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Getting a break in the weather, Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC...

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NASA image: Tempe Fossae
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Oct 5, 2023

Tempe Fossae

Today's VIS image is shows a small portion of Tempe Fossae. The linear features are tectonic graben. Graben are...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0546
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Mar 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Scott Kerr, director of Engineering Development at Kennedy Space Center, addresses...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2217
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Jul 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS116-S-002 (21 July 2006) --- These seven astronauts take a break from training to...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1363
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Sep 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers takes a break during emergency egress...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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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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