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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

Support teams and curious recreational boaters arrive at the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft shortly after...

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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

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

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams at Boeing Headquarters

Jeff Shockey, executive vice president for Government Operations, Global Public Policy and Corporate Strategy at...

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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 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: KSC-01PP-0502
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia on top takes off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Landing
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Apr 30, 2004

Expedition 8 Landing

Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale signs the inside of the Russian search and rescue helicopter as is tradition...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0500
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia on top takes off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-127
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Media (foreground) capture the landing of the orbiter Columbia atop a Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0500
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia on top takes off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid...

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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia riding piggyback taxis down the runway at the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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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: KSC-01PP-0506
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia on top is close to touchdown at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility...

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Mar 11, 2015

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ISS042E325661 (03/11/2015) ---Three crew members of Expedition 42 prepare to return to Earth on Mar. 11, 2015 after...

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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 cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov, center, and Pyotr Dubrov...

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

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

NASA astronaut Robert Behnken is helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX GO...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0505
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia on top prepares to land at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after...

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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins (left) is greeted at the entrance to the V.A....

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0501
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia on top takes off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Valery I. Tokarev, Soyuz Commander and Expedition 12 Flight Engineer, exchanges greetings with some of the crowd on...

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

SpaceX Demo-2 Landing

NASA astronaut Robert Behnken is greeted by NASA astronaut and Crew Recovery Chief Shane Kimbrough after egressing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0507
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia riding piggyback taxis down the runway at the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC01padig128
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Media (foreground) capture the orbiter Columbia atop a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft as it...

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NASA image: Orion in the Well Deck of USS Anchorage
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion in the Well Deck of USS Anchorage

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is pulled safely into the well deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, 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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