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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: Mobile Service Tower Rollback
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Dec 3, 2014

Mobile Service Tower Rollback

The full United Delta IV Heavy with Orion on top is revealed on Dec. 3, 2014 as the mobile service tower is rolled...

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NASA image: View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of HST during its release from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011774 (19 May 2009) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis? remote manipulator system arm lifts the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: ECN-14284
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Dec 30, 1980

ECN-14284

A close-up view of the Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) research vehicle attached to a wing pylon on...

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NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0107-10
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Feb 6, 1980

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Space Shuttle Orbiter 102 Columbia is shown backing out of its manufacturing facililty at Palmdale, CA, the Rockwell...

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NASA image: jsc2012e214764
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Sep 10, 2012

jsc2012e214764

DATE: 9-10-12 LOCATION: Ellington Field - Hangar 276 - Tarmac SUBJECT: Expedition 36/37 crew member Karen Nyberg and...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-11583 (10 June 2007) --- This view of the underside of Space Shuttle Atlantis was provided by an Expedition...

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NASA image: iss056e096531
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Jul 15, 2018

iss056e096531

iss056e096531 (July 15, 2018) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman, formerly Orbital ATK, was...

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NASA image: jsc2012e214756
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Sep 10, 2012

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DATE: 9-10-12 LOCATION: Ellington Field - Hangar 276 - Tarmac SUBJECT: Expedition 36/37 crew member Karen Nyberg and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Imagery - Victor Glover at JP Donovan
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Nov 8, 2024

Artemis II Crew Imagery - Victor Glover at JP Donovan

NASA astronaut Victor Glover takes photos during a visit on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, with employees at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: ed12-0346-02
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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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NASA image: iss059e043282
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May 6, 2019

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iss059e043282 (May 6, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station 257 miles...

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NASA image: jsc2012e214719
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Sep 10, 2012

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DATE: 9-10-12 LOCATION: Ellington Field - Hangar 276 - Tarmac SUBJECT: Expedition 36/37 crew member Karen Nyberg and...

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NASA image: ed12-0346-27
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Oct 30, 2012

ed12-0346-27

SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021261 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: iss061e028279
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Nov 4, 2019

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iss061e028279 (Nov. 4, 2019) --- The U.S. Cygnus space freighter is pictured as the Canadarm2 robotic arm, guided by...

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NASA image: iss063e114104
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Oct 21, 2020

iss063e114104

iss063e114104 (Oct. 21, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy enters the Soyuz MS-16 crew ship that would return...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Exhibit
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Nov 7, 2016

Heroes and Legends Exhibit

The Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex includes the U.S. Astronaut Hall of...

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NASA image: ORION_CREW_MODULE_NASA_LANGLEY
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Jan 30, 2008

ORION_CREW_MODULE_NASA_LANGLEY

America will send a new generation of explorers to the moon aboard NASA’s Orion crew exploration vehicle. Making its...

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NASA image: KSC-92PC-578
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Mar 20, 1992

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STS-45 Mission Commander Charlie Bolden, Jr., is glad to be back in Florida and ready for the launch of the 46th...

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NASA image: MS Mastracchio operates a camcorder on Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 16, 2000

MS Mastracchio operates a camcorder on Atlantis during STS-106

S106-E-5250 (16 September 2000) --- With camera in hand, astronaut Richard A. Mastracchio, mission specialist, is...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 10, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-117 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS015-E-11502 (10 June 2007) --- This view of the nose of Space Shuttle Atlantis and part of the forward underside...

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NASA image: NASA's Boeing 747 SCA with the Space Shuttle Endeavour on top climbs out after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base
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May 8, 2001

NASA's Boeing 747 SCA with the Space Shuttle Endeavour on top climbs out after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base

NASA's modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Endeavour on top climbs out after takeoff...

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NASA image: SIDRM Ice Build-up Time-lapse
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Feb 17, 2023

SIDRM Ice Build-up Time-lapse

Tests were conducted in the Icing Research Tunnel using the Simulated Inter-compressor Duct Research Model (SIDRM)...

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NASA image: ed12-0346-05
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Oct 30, 2012

ed12-0346-05

SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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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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