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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: Grand Canyon, Arizona as seen from STS-66
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Nov 14, 1994

Grand Canyon, Arizona as seen from STS-66

Snow covers the Kaibab Plateau on the northern side of the Colorado River in this November, 1994 view of the Grand...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1396
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Feb 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new...

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NASA image: Candid views of Crouch and Gernhardt in the Spacelab module
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Aug 12, 2016

Candid views of Crouch and Gernhardt in the Spacelab module

STS083-308-014 (4-8 April 1997)--- Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, mission specialist, appears comfortable with the...

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NASA image: Expedition 40 crew in Node 2 after German - U.S. soccer game
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Jun 26, 2014

Expedition 40 crew in Node 2 after German - U.S. soccer game

ISS040-E-020383 (26 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 64
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Nov 23, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 64

This view shows cratered terrain in the northern hemisphere of Ceres. Ikapati crater is partially cut off at the top...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1585
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the table is a mother board with electronic components that could be used in a spare...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Crew Haircuts
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Mar 12, 2019

Expedition 59 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 59 astronaut Nick Hague of NASA sits as fellow crewmember, astronaut Christina Koch of NASA, is shown how...

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NASA image: Apollo XII - EVA CREW TRAINING - KSC
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Oct 6, 1969

Apollo XII - EVA CREW TRAINING - KSC

S69-55367 (6 Oct. 1969) --- Two members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission participate in lunar surface...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1576
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Jul 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the engineering team are meeting in the Launch Control Center to review data...

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NASA image: Prince Patrick Island, Canada
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Feb 26, 2015

Prince Patrick Island, Canada

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Prince Patrick Island, which is located in the Canadian Arctic...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-22/28S departs the ISS
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Apr 27, 2012

Soyuz TMA-22/28S departs the ISS

ISS031-E-005010 (27 April 2012) --- Soyuz TMA-22, with three Expedition 30 crew members onboard, appears as a tiny...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1263
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Jan 30, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Mason Peck, second from left, NASA's chief technologist, and a team of NASA's innovative...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Crew Haircuts
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Mar 12, 2019

Expedition 59 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 59 astronaut Nick Hague of NASA sits as fellow crewmember, astronaut Christina Koch of NASA, is shown how...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1530
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Nov 5, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialist Nancy J. Currie suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building, as part of flight crew...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Nov 3, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Doug Wheelock, STS-120 mission specialist, participated in the mission's fourth session of extravehicular...

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NASA image: jsc2019e013059
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Mar 7, 2019

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At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 59 crewmember Nick Hague of NASA poses for...

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NASA image: International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space
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Sep 28, 2024

International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space

Orbiting more than 200 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a powerhouse of cutting-edge science...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc228
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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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NASA image: Cancer Moonshot Event at NASA Headquarters
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Mar 21, 2024

Cancer Moonshot Event at NASA Headquarters

NASA Deputy Press Secretary Faith McKie delivers remarks during an event with the Department of Health and Human...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc222
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Jan 22, 1998

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour cuts a bright swath through the dark sky as it blazes a trail toward the Russian Space...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Sep 16, 1998

Research Technology

A team of engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has designed, fabricated, and tested the first solar...

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NASA image: Marine Science Building Dedicated
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Oct 17, 2003

Marine Science Building Dedicated

Officials cut the ribbon during dedication ceremonies of the George A. Knauer Marine Science Building on Oct. 17 at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3704
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After the successful launch of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-126 mission at NASA's...

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NASA image: Pad 39B Flame Trench Brick Work
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Oct 26, 2016

Pad 39B Flame Trench Brick Work

Construction workers with J.P. Donovan of Rockledge, Florida, cut new heat-resistant bricks to size for the concrete...

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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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