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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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A technician outfits the commander and pilot seats on the flight deck of space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft is...

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Curation teams process the sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission in a cleanroom, Sunday, Sept. 24,...

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Technicians install lockers on the middeck of space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft is prepared for public...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – John Elbon, The Boeing Company's vice president general manager of Boeing Space Systems,...

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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NASA image: Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for Orbital Flight Test
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Oct 16, 2019

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for Orbital Flight Test

The crew module of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is lifted onto its service module on Oct. 16, 2019, inside...

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Jun 5, 2012

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Technicians move mission specialist seat into place inside space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft is prepared for...

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Technicians move mission specialist seat into place inside space shuttle Atlantis as the spacecraft is prepared for...

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an all-hands meeting, Russ Romanella, director of the ISS & Spacecraft...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, left, is briefed by a technician inside the Soyuz...

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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See what goes into processing a Delta II rocket and the Dawn spacecraft for a mission to the asteroid belt. The Dawn...

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Orion technicians at the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Facility at the Kennedy Space Center move the Orion...

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Orion technicians at the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Facility at the Kennedy Space Center move the Orion...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of the news media and company officials gather for a ceremony by The Boeing Company...

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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Orion technicians at the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Facility at the Kennedy Space Center move the Orion...

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Dec 5, 2012

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Orion technicians at the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Facility at the Kennedy Space Center move the Orion...

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Jul 5, 2007

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The Dawn mission manager, Armando Piloto, discusses the processing of the Delta II rocket and Dawn spacecraft. The...

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NASA image: Birdcage Fixture
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Dec 5, 2012

Birdcage Fixture

Orion technicians at the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Facility at the Kennedy Space Center move the Orion...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dr. Mason Peck, center, NASA's chief technologist, listens to details about the processing of...

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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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