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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: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The payload fairing containing NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is hoisted up at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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Mar 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew takes a break on the launch pad during Terminal Countdown...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2939
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Frost and ice breaks away from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket following ignition of its nine...

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Mar 24, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Bill Parsons talks to guests at a ribbon-cutting...

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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-123 crew members are getting...

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NASA image: STS-133 / Expedition 26 on-orbit crew portrait
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Mar 3, 2011

STS-133 / Expedition 26 on-orbit crew portrait

S133-E-008664 (4 March 2011) --- Twelve astronauts and cosmonauts take a break from a very busy week aboard the...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Firing Room of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, John...

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May 9, 2012

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In the town of Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the Expedition 31/32 backup crew participated in Victory Day celebration...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft High Gain Antenna (HGA) Lift and Install
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Aug 6, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft High Gain Antenna (HGA) Lift and Install

Workers inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, prepare the high gain antenna for...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0454
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Apr 6, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During a break in their Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), the STS-101 crew...

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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Silhouetted against the blue Atlantic Ocean, Space Shuttle Columbia breaks free of the...

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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing a column of fire, space shuttle Discovery hurtles toward space on mission...

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Sep 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy takes a break from training at Pad 39B during Terminal...

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NASA image: Lucy Encapsulation - Day 1
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Sep 30, 2021

Lucy Encapsulation - Day 1

Workers inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, move the first half of the United...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations
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Sep 8, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Lift to Dolly Operations

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, with its high gain antenna attached, is on a rotation stand inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Astronaut Frank Rubio Discusses Spaceflight Record with NASA Leadership Sept. 13, 2023
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Sep 13, 2023

Expedition 69 Astronaut Frank Rubio Discusses Spaceflight Record with NASA Leadership Sept. 13, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio of NASA answered questions about...

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NASA image: Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate
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Oct 7, 2021

Lucy Rollout and Lift & Mate

The payload fairing containing NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is hoisted up at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0497
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Feb 24, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, a mission specialist on space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-133 / Expedition 26 on-orbit crew portrait
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Mar 3, 2011

STS-133 / Expedition 26 on-orbit crew portrait

S133-E-008627 (3 March 2011) --- Inside the U.S. lab Destiny, 12 astronauts and cosmonauts take a break from a very...

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NASA image: STS-60 crew during egress training
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Dec 10, 1993

STS-60 crew during egress training

Astronauts Charles F. Bolden Jr. (left) and Kenneth S. Reightler, commander and pilot, respectively, for the STS-60...

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NASA image: STS-78 crew portrait in the Spacelab module
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Jul 9, 1996

STS-78 crew portrait in the Spacelab module

STS078-397-030 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Five NASA astronauts and two international payload specialists take a...

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NASA image: Lucy Spacecraft High Gain Antenna (HGA) Lift and Install
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Aug 6, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft High Gain Antenna (HGA) Lift and Install

Workers assist as a crane lowers the high gain antenna for installation on NASA’s Lucy spacecraft inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1664
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Feb 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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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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