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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: KSC-2009-6692
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Dec 8, 2009

KSC-2009-6692

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 24, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

This is a Space Shuttle STS-100 mission onboard photograph. Astronaut Scott Parazynski totes a Direct Current...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1872
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Mar 19, 2013

KSC-2013-1872

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has added the name 'Atlantis' and American flag to...

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NASA image: STS-335 (135) crew members Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus
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Oct 27, 2010

STS-335 (135) crew members Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus

JSC2010-E-181483 (27 Oct. 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1298
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Jun 11, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Near the top of the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building, workers repair one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2512
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May 12, 2014

KSC-2014-2512

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The components of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-021286 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka (top), Expedition 32 commander; and Yuri...

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NASA image: Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival
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Oct 2, 2017

Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival

The Materials International Space Station Experiment-Flight Facility, or MISSE-FF, hardware arrived at the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6685
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Dec 7, 2009

KSC-2009-6685

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Boeing...

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NASA image: STS-335 (135) crew members Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus
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Oct 27, 2010

STS-335 (135) crew members Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus

JSC2010-E-181478 (27 Oct. 2010) --- Attired in a training version of her Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: OA-7 Nano-rack Installation
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Feb 27, 2017

OA-7 Nano-rack Installation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians have...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2506
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May 12, 2014

KSC-2014-2506

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A component of NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is moved...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2505
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument waits to be removed...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1297
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Jun 11, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the transfer aisle inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, one of the massive...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 crew member Koichi Wakata & Mike Fincke
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May 12, 2008

Expedition 18 crew member Koichi Wakata & Mike Fincke

JSC2008-E-039255 (12 May 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew during NBL training with Dan Tani
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Sep 18, 2007

STS-120 crew during NBL training with Dan Tani

JSC2007-E-46551 (18 Sept. 2007) --- Astronauts Daniel M. Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer; and Scott E....

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NASA image: View of MS Mastracchio as he makes his way to the ESP2 during EVA 2
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Aug 13, 2007

View of MS Mastracchio as he makes his way to the ESP2 during EVA 2

S118-E-07019 (13 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-118 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Robotics EP Payloads
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Sep 24, 2009

Robotics EP Payloads

ISS020-E-041981 (24 Sept. 2009) --- The exterior of the Japanese Kibo complex of the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave
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Jan 12, 2016

Orion Heat Shield out of autoclave

The NASA Super Guppy arrived at Moffett Field on Jan. 7, 2016, carrying the Artemis I Orion heat shield skin. The...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0904
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Jul 11, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew check out equipment they will be using on the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0658
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Mar 30, 2001

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Workers on the floor of the Space Station Processing Facility follow along as the overhead crane carries the...

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NASA image: Russian Module Photography of the Service Module (SM) during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A
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Mar 10, 2009

Russian Module Photography of the Service Module (SM) during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A

ISS018-E-039022 (10 March 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, participates in a session of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1153
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Aug 16, 2000

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Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility help maneuver the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS)...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-021067 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, uses a still camera...

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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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