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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: B-52/Pegasus with X-43A departing on first captive flight
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Apr 28, 2001

B-52/Pegasus with X-43A departing on first captive flight

The NASA X-43A hypersonic research vehicle and its Pegasus booster rocket, mounted beneath the wing of their B-52...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009323 (25 Nov.2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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NASA image: STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's
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Mar 26, 2001

STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's

JSC2001-E-08830 (26 March 2001) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, STS-105 mission specialist, photographed in a T-38...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009311 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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NASA image: STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's
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Mar 26, 2001

STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's

JSC2001-E-08814 (26 March 2001) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, STS-105 mission commander, prepares for a flight in...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009327 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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NASA image: STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's
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Mar 26, 2001

STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's

JSC2001-E-08833 (26 March 2001) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, STS-105 mission specialist, photographed in a T-38...

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NASA image: STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's
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Mar 26, 2001

STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's

JSC2001-E-08815 (26 March 2001) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, STS-105 mission commander, prepares for a flight in...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009210 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's
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Mar 26, 2001

STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's

JSC2001-E-08821 (26 March 2001) --- Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester, STS-105 mission specialist, photographed in a...

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NASA image: STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's
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Mar 26, 2001

STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's

JSC2001-E-08828 (26 March 2001) --- Astronaut Frederick W. Sturckow, STS-105 pilot, in the cockpit of a T-38...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009220 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009326 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009214 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009228 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Set against the background of Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the...

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NASA image: Firefighter of the Year - Andrew Morgan
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Jan 15, 2021

Firefighter of the Year - Andrew Morgan

NASA Kennedy Space Center firefighter Andrew Morgan is selected as the Space Coast Fire Chiefs Association’s 2020...

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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- New York Police Department Detective Michael Jermyn (center) is thanked for...

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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An HH-60G helicopter flies overhead of a rescue boat during a training exercise, known as...

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Aug 6, 2019

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U.S. COMMERCIAL CARGO SHIP DEPARTS THE SPACE STATION An unpiloted Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft departed...

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May 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in the Mode VIII exercise being conducted at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., are...

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Jan 25, 2000

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At Launch Complex 34, the Six-Phase Soil Heating site that is involved in a groundwater cleanup project can be seen....

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May 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a rescue training exercise, known as Mode VIII, off Florida's central east coast, an...

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NASA image: Meal for Expedition Two, Three and STS-105 crews in the ISS Service Module/Zvezda
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Aug 15, 2001

Meal for Expedition Two, Three and STS-105 crews in the ISS Service Module/Zvezda

STS105-E-5201 (15 August 2001) --- Part of the "dessert" course for one of the first meals shared by the...

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Apr 16, 2021

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NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon Crew-2 astronauts depart Ellington Field for their Launch Site NASA SpaceX Crew Dragon...

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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.
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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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