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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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Jan 30, 1997

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Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the movie "Contact" at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia
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Oct 18, 1993

Launch of STS-58 Space Shuttle Columbia

STS058-S-090 (18 Oct 1993) --- Creating large clouds of smoke the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch...

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NASA image: jsc2021e058714
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Mar 4, 2021

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jsc2021e058714 (3/4/2021) --- The MicroAge experimental unit assembly at the University of Liverpool. Picture...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Seddon & Commander O'Connor review TAGS printout on OV-102 middeck
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 MS Seddon & Commander O'Connor review TAGS printout on OV-102 middeck

STS040-17-003 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astronauts Rhea Seddon and Bryan D. O'Connor share a 15 ft. length of teleprinter...

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NASA image: DART Employees at Work
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Oct 31, 2014

DART Employees at Work

A researcher at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida checks a reading on the Dust Atmospheric Recovery Technology,...

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Nov 26, 2019

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iss061e060141 (Nov. 26, 2019) --- NASA astronauts (from top) Christina Koch and Jessica Meir conduct research...

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NASA image: STS-40 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC with SLS-1 payload
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Jun 5, 1991

STS-40 Columbia, OV-102, lifts off from KSC with SLS-1 payload

STS040-S-058 (5 June 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia, with a seven-member crew aboard, soars toward a nine-day...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems, Catherine Koerner, discusses the agency’s goals during the...

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Feb 19, 2021

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iss064e035059 (Feb. 19, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker sets up Packed Bed...

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NASA image: iss065m262301534_Expedition_65_Education_Inflight_with_Arkansas_School_for_Math_Science_and_Arts_210818
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Aug 18, 2021

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STATION CREW MEMBERS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE WITH STUDENTS IN ARKANSAS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: jsc2021e058712
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Mar 4, 2021

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jsc2021e058712 (3/4/2021) --- The MicroAge experimental unit assembly at the University of Liverpool, featuring Dr...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Install
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Aug 2, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Install

Technicians attach the five-panel solar arrays to NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: jsc2021e058713
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Mar 4, 2021

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jsc2021e058713 (3/4/2021) --- The MicroAge experimental unit assembly at the University of Liverpool, featuring Dr...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discusses the agency’s goals during the annual State of NASA address, Monday,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1223
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Aug 30, 2000

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Workers replace a panel on hardware in the Space Station Processing Facility, checking the fit of a Power Data...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1224
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Aug 30, 2000

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Workers perform a fit check on a Power Data Grapple Fixture (PDGF) in the Space Station Processing Facility. The...

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NASA image: iss070e024942
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Nov 15, 2023

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iss070e024942 (Nov. 15, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli processes liver...

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NASA image: iss068e022293
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Nov 14, 2022

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iss068e022293 (Nov. 14, 2022) --- An interior view of the Destiny U.S. Laboratory at night under ambient light with...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Install
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Aug 2, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Install

Technicians attach the five-panel solar arrays to NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0200
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., deputy director of Kennedy Space Center, looks at an exhibit...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0970
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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

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NASA image: iss065e033958
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May 12, 2021

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iss065e033958 (May 12, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur services donor cell...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 FE Thirsk installs the new CSI-03
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Nov 18, 2009

Expedition 21 FE Thirsk installs the new CSI-03

ISS021-E-029873 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: McArthur changes Flexpack during SchRED Flexpack Swap operations on Expedition 12
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Mar 9, 2006

McArthur changes Flexpack during SchRED Flexpack Swap operations on Expedition 12

ISS012-E-20020 (9 March 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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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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