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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-2011-1932
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As daylight breaks, Allan Gravina and Cody Gordon with United Space Alliance monitor a spent...

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NASA image: STS-60 crew during egress training
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Dec 10, 1993

STS-60 crew during egress training

Astronauts Charles F. Bolden Jr. (left) and Kenneth S. Reightler, commander and pilot, respectively, for the STS-60...

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NASA image: Fourth Liquid Hydrogen Tank for NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Assembled
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Nov 14, 2025

Fourth Liquid Hydrogen Tank for NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Assembled

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the 130-foot-tall liquid hydrogen tank off the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 9, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

The STS-121 patch depicts the Space Shuttle docked with the International Space Station (ISS) in the foreground,...

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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, arrives at Cape Canaveral Space Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5177
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Oct 14, 2010

KSC-2010-5177

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

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NASA image: Lucy PreLaunch News Conference
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Oct 13, 2021

Lucy PreLaunch News Conference

John Elbon, Chief Operating Officer, United Launch Alliance, is introduced during a prelaunch news conference for...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1053
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Jan 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1053

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, state and...

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NASA image: Tempe Fossae
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Jun 16, 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: Crew portrait of the STS-81 and Mir 22 crew on Atlantis
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Jan 17, 1997

Crew portrait of the STS-81 and Mir 22 crew on Atlantis

STS081-E-05535 (17 Jan. 1997) --- Seven NASA astronauts and two Russian cosmonauts take a break from busy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1058
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Jan 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1058

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) in Florida,...

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NASA image: STS-105, Expedition Two and Three crews share a light moment with liquid bubbles
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Aug 15, 2001

STS-105, Expedition Two and Three crews share a light moment with liquid bubbles

STS105-E-5205 (15 August 2001) --- The astronauts and cosmonauts of STS-105 and Expedition Two and Expedition Three...

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NASA image: Graben
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Dec 4, 2023

Graben

The linear features in the image are tectonic graben. Graben are formed by extension of the crust and faulting. When...

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NASA image: Ceraunius Fossae
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Jun 19, 2023

Ceraunius Fossae

This VIS image shows part of Cerunius Fossae. The linear depressions are fault bounded features called graben....

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NASA image: Lucy Solar Array Pop & Catch
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Aug 19, 2021

Lucy Solar Array Pop & Catch

Workers inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, begin to extend one of the solar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6802
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Sep 8, 2011

KSC-2011-6802

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch preparations are under way as dawn breaks at Space Launch Complex 17B on Cape...

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NASA image: Animation of Asteroid 2022 EB5's Orbit Before Hitting Earth's Atmosphere
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Mar 15, 2022

Animation of Asteroid 2022 EB5's Orbit Before Hitting Earth's Atmosphere

This animation shows asteroid 2022 EB5's predicted orbit around the Sun before impacting into the Earth's atmosphere...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0210
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During fueling of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer before dawn on NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1291
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May 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA, Kennedy Space Center and State of Florida dignitaries helped launch the opening...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1038
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Jun 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a break in the rain storms from Tropical Storm Alberto, the STS-121 crew arrives...

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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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NASA image: KSC-06pd0220
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett (far right), Sir Richard Branson (center) and Jon Karkow (far left)...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0694
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Before getting on the Astrovan for the ride to Launch Pad 39A, the STS-123 crew stops...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0686
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Apr 3, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Jim Kennedy and his wife pose during a break in the annual National...

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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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