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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: Tamara Jernigan transfers STRELA Grapple Fixture adapter during EVA
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Apr 20, 2017

Tamara Jernigan transfers STRELA Grapple Fixture adapter during EVA

S96-E-5020 (30 May 1999) --- Astronaut Tamara Jernigan, backdropped against terrain, totes part of a Russian-built...

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NASA image: Orion gets a boost
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Nov 12, 2014

Orion gets a boost

The Orion spacecraft was lifted on top of the Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle at ULA's Launch Complex 37 on Nov. 12,...

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Jan 27, 2014

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ISS038-E-036126 (27 Jan. 2014) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kotov (right), Expedition 38 commander, and Sergey...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

Anuj Chokshi of FPL, center, speaks during the Energy Action Day employee event held in NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington is seen as the new Earth Information Center is...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8355
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Dec 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts the airlock from the cargo bay of space shuttle Atlantis in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters
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Oct 24, 2023

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Autonomous Flight Software Put to the Test on Sikorsky Experimental Helicopters

NASA human factors researcher Kevin J. Monk, left, and NASA pilot Scott Howe verify the connectivity and accuracy of...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate
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Feb 19, 2018

InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the boattail adaptor interface that will connect the Centaur upper stage...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1542
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Feb 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-130 Mission Specialist Kathryn Hire sits inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5109
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers watch as space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

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NASA image: MS Hadfield and MS Parazynski raise the SSRMS from the SLP during an EVA for STS-100
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Apr 22, 2001

MS Hadfield and MS Parazynski raise the SSRMS from the SLP during an EVA for STS-100

STS100-714-027 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, mission specialist representing the Canadian...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Sant Director, Kirk Johnson, left, talks with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2434
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Sep 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a worker...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2432
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Sep 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5112
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-88 inflight crew portrait
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Jan 12, 1999

STS-88 inflight crew portrait

STS088-370-006 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- The STS-88 crew members pose for the traditional inflight crew portrait in the...

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NASA image: Tweetup with Astronaut Timothy Creamer
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Jul 28, 2010

Tweetup with Astronaut Timothy Creamer

NASA astronaut TJ Creamer talks about his experience in space during a "Tweetup" at NASA Headquarters, Thursday,...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 5 Activities
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Jan 21, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 5 Activities

Teams from the U.S. Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3, the Special Boat Unit, the USS Anchorage and...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

NASA Earth Sciences Division, Deputy Director, Julie Robinson, previews of the Earth Information Center at the...

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NASA image: iss038e036094
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Jan 27, 2014

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ISS038-E-036094 (27 Jan. 2014) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kotov (right), Expedition 38 commander, and Sergey...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0634
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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, a technician inside the Node 2 module checks...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 37, the Delta IV Heavy rocket with NASA's Parker Solar...

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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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