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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: KSC-97PC946
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Jun 28, 1997

KSC-97PC946

STS-94 Commander James D. Halsell, Jr., arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet in preparation for...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

Optical prots ring the Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) vacuum chamber to admit light from the heating laser (the beam...

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NASA image: Russian Module Photography of the Service Module (SM) during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A
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Mar 10, 2009

Russian Module Photography of the Service Module (SM) during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A

ISS018-E-039022 (10 March 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, participates in a session of...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3534
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love checks the fit of his helmet for his launch...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc568
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Apr 4, 1997

KSC-97pc568

The Space Shuttle Columbia stands poised in the night for the STS-83 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1)...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2838
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Oct 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the frustum is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1391
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May 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., work on closeouts of the payload attach...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2847
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Oct 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a crane lifts a...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-15 Post Launch News Conference
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Jun 29, 2018

SpaceX CRS-15 Post Launch News Conference

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jessica Jensen, Director, Dragon Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4161
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Jul 21, 2010

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

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NASA image: View of Anderson working with SAME Hardware in the US Lab during Expedition 15
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Sep 8, 2007

View of Anderson working with SAME Hardware in the US Lab during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-27425 (8 Sept. 2007) --- NASA astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, works on the Smoke...

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NASA image: Dawn XMO2 Image 3
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Nov 9, 2016

Dawn XMO2 Image 3

Relatively young craters, with sharp crater rims and streaks of bright material, are the focus of this view of Ceres...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00172
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May 14, 2004

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NASA named 50 new Explorer schools from 34 states across the U.S. this month. The Explorer program inspires students...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1036
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Apr 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility, technicians conduct black light inspection on...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Jeffrey Richards, a project science coordinator working with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1470
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Oct 1, 1997

KSC-97PC1470

Technicians are monitoring experiments on the United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) in preparation for its...

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NASA image: KSC-92pc-1194
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Jun 3, 1992

KSC-92pc-1194

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building high bay, STS-47 Payload Specialist Dr. Mamoru...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Jeffrey Richards, a project science coordinator working with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at...

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NASA image: MISSE Seed Experiment Work
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Feb 11, 2021

MISSE Seed Experiment Work

Jeffrey Richards, a project science coordinator working with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3144
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May 31, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Technicians load the spacecraft airborne support equipment to the Orbital...

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NASA image: SPHEREx/PUNCH Science Briefing
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Feb 25, 2025

SPHEREx/PUNCH Science Briefing

Shawn Domagal-Goldman, acting director, Astrophysics Division, NASA Headquarters, participates in a science briefing...

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NASA image: iss065e364696
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Sep 8, 2021

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iss065e364696 (9/8/2021) --- A view of the of the SALI 1 unit in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3533
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim checks the helmet to his launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3970
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of an ISS Science Panel on Model Organisms brief media representatives in Kennedy...

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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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