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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: STS-52 Mission Specialist Veach in life raft during JSC bailout exercises
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Jun 18, 1992

STS-52 Mission Specialist Veach in life raft during JSC bailout exercises

S92-40040 (19 June 1992) --- Astronaut Charles L. (Lacy) Veach, one of six crewmembers assigned to fly aboard...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 24, 1990

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The STS-31 crew launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990 at 8:33:51am (EDT). Included in the...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Apr 24, 1990

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The STS-31 crew launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990 at 8:33:51am (EDT). Included in the...

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NASA image: iss059e104368
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Jun 17, 2019

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iss059e104368 (June 17, 2019) --- A tiny satellite from Singapore, also known as a CubeSat, is ejected from the...

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NASA image: iss068e025819
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Dec 2, 2022

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iss068e025819 (Dec. 2, 2022) --- A set of four CubeSats are photographed after being released from a small satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4515
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – A SpaceX Dragon test article is lifted under an Erickson Sky Crane helicopter before a test to...

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NASA image: iss038e056389
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Feb 25, 2014

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ISS038-E-056389 (25 Feb. 2014) --- A set of NanoRacks CubeSats is photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member after...

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NASA image: Expandable Lunar Habitat (X-Hab)
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Sep 23, 2010

Expandable Lunar Habitat (X-Hab)

Expandable Lunar Habitat (X-Hab).ILC Dover, under contract by NASA Langley Research Center, and in cooperation with...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4504
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – The SpaceX Dragon test article splashes down following a test over the Pacific Ocean, off the...

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NASA image: STS-31 pre-deploy check of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in OV-103's PLB
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 pre-deploy check of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in OV-103's PLB

STS031-71-095 (25 April 1990) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is suspended above Discovery's cargo bay some 332...

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NASA image: Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher
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Aug 20, 2014

Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher

ISS040-E-102420 (20 Aug. 2014) --- In the grasp of the Japanese robotic arm, the CubeSat deployer releases a pair of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1) on deployer boom. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4488
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Dec 16, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – A SpaceX engineer prepares the SpaceX Dragon test article for a test that would enable...

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NASA image: A trio of CubeSats is deployed into Earth orbit outside of the International Space Station
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Feb 3, 2026

A trio of CubeSats is deployed into Earth orbit outside of the International Space Station

iss074e0301612 (Feb. 3, 2026) --- A trio of CubeSats designed by college students from around the world is deployed...

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NASA image: iss061e147752
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Jan 30, 2020

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iss061e147761 (1/31/2020) --- A view from the Unity module aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the...

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NASA image: iss056e142673
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Aug 15, 2018

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iss056e142673 (Aug. 15, 2018) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev works to install the Icarus animal-tracking...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3158
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May 15, 2009

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

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NASA image: P4 Truss FWD SAW during Expedition 13 and STS-115 EVA Joint Operations
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Sep 14, 2006

P4 Truss FWD SAW during Expedition 13 and STS-115 EVA Joint Operations

S115-E-05999 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

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NASA image: Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher
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Aug 20, 2014

Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher

ISS040-E-102410 (20 Aug. 2014) --- In the grasp of the Japanese robotic arm, the CubeSat deployer is about to...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00077
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Mar 22, 2006

KSC-06-S-00077

The voice of Pegasus Vehicle Engineer Rick Haenke offers real time updates on the deployment of ST5. NASA's three...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0788
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Apr 16, 2001

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STS-100 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to get ready...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0665
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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During this year's NASA MarsPort Engineering Design Student Competition 2002...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1686
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Nov 13, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-95 payloads hang suspended above the payload bay of the orbiter Discovery in...

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NASA image: iss038e056380
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Feb 25, 2014

iss038e056380

ISS038-E-056380 (25 Feb. 2014) --- A set of NanoRacks CubeSats is photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member after...

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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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