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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: New five-meter DOAMS Telescope
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Aug 25, 2002

New five-meter DOAMS Telescope

Seen from inside the dome, a new five-meter telescope is lowered into place. The tracking telescope is part of the...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower center of image, as it transits across the face of the sun, Monday,...

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NASA image: DSC_1863
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Aug 27, 2011

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NASA’s "Salute Our Space Shuttle: Foundation for Our Future" celebration takes place at Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Monument Dedication
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Jun 2, 2022

Apollo 1 Monument Dedication

Lowell Grissom, brother of Apollo 1 astronaut Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, is joined by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0396
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Feb 20, 2001

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An optical illusion places Lady Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of Great Britain, under an external tank in...

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NASA image: Orion Weight and Center of Gravity Test
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Jun 8, 2014

Orion Weight and Center of Gravity Test

An Orion weight and center of gravity test with the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module takes place at the...

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NASA image: LRC-2024-OCIO_P-00669.TIF
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Oct 30, 2024

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A model of the X-66 aircraft with a wingspan of almost 6 feet was placed in the 12-Foot Low-Speed Wind Tunnel at...

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NASA image: 2019 KSC Walk Run
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Mar 26, 2019

2019 KSC Walk Run

A speaker addresses Kennedy Space Center employees and guests prior to the start of the Florida spaceport’s annual...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

This is an artist's concept of the X-38 Crew Return Vehicle (CRV). The X-38 will take place of the Russian Soyuz...

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NASA image: White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event
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Sep 30, 2024

White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event

NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio speaks at a staff engagement event that took place during a White House Hispanic Heritage...

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NASA image: 2019 KSC Walk Run
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Mar 26, 2019

2019 KSC Walk Run

Kennedy Space Center employees and guests converse prior to the start of the Florida spaceport’s annual KSC Walk Run...

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NASA image: 2019 KSC Walk Run
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Mar 26, 2019

2019 KSC Walk Run

A participant crosses the finish line of Kennedy Space Center’s Walk Run on March 26, 2019. Part of Kennedy’s Safety...

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NASA image: Constructing lightning towers for the Constellation Program and
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Nov 9, 2007

Constructing lightning towers for the Constellation Program and

On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler puts a piling into place to be pounded into the...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 FE Malenchenko working on the Conjugation Experiment Hardware in the SM
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Oct 13, 2007

Expedition 16 FE Malenchenko working on the Conjugation Experiment Hardware in the SM

ISS015-E-34287 (13 Oct. 2007) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 16 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: PIN - APOLLO 11
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Aug 5, 1969

PIN - APOLLO 11

S69-40941 (July 1969) --- This picture is of the gold replica of an olive branch, the traditional symbol of peace,...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1142
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Jan 9, 2015

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

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Aug 10, 2021

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iss065e235375 (Aug. 10, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough checks Hatch...

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NASA image: Cristoforetti during Lunch
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Nov 28, 2014

Cristoforetti during Lunch

iss042e017276 (11/28/2014) --- European Space Agency Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti prepares to place her lunch in...

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NASA image: DSC_1929
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Aug 27, 2011

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NASA’s "Salute Our Space Shuttle: Foundation for Our Future" celebration takes place at Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: ISS from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavor during Flyaround
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Nov 8, 2021

ISS from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavor during Flyaround

iss066e079887 (Nov. 8, 2021) --- The International Space Station is pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour...

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NASA image: STS-97 training in VR lab in Bldg 9C
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Oct 11, 2000

STS-97 training in VR lab in Bldg 9C

JSC2000-E-26589 (October 2000) --- Astronauts Michael J. Bloomfield (left), STS-97 pilot, looks on as astronaut Marc...

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NASA image: STS-127 Shuttle Endeavour is Prepared for Launch
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Jun 12, 2009

STS-127 Shuttle Endeavour is Prepared for Launch

Space shuttle Endeavour is in place at Launch Pad 39A, Friday, June 12, 2009 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is towed by barge next to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum where it will lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1228
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May 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Hangar M on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, another Delta II first stage...

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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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