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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: Service Module Surround Sound
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May 22, 2019

Service Module Surround Sound

Orion’s service module for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission was moved from a test stand to a test cell inside the Operations...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Landing Preparations
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Mar 28, 2022

Expedition 66 Landing Preparations

NASA Director for Human Space Flight Programs, Russia, Tricia Mack gives a readiness update on behalf of NASA during...

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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours, Space Shuttle Discovery is poised to roll off Launch Pad...

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May 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, the Rotating Service Structure is rotated back from Space Shuttle...

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Mar 29, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery rolls into the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), marking a major...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis is in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building after...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis, on top of the orbiter transporter, rolls toward the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 3, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

The 66th Space Shuttle flight began with a nearly on-time liftoff of the Orbiter Atlantis (STS-66) into the clear...

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NASA image:  Artemis II Flight Readiness Review Certification Signing
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Mar 12, 2026

Artemis II Flight Readiness Review Certification Signing

From left, NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya and Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis is ready to back out of the Orbiter Processing Facility, heading...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 19, 2006

Around Marshall

On October 19, 2006, former NASA director of Mission Operations Gene Kranz was a keynote speaker at the Marshall...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

This is a crew portrait of the International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Four. Left to right are Astronaut Daniel...

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Oct 13, 2004

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JSC2004-E-45159 (13 October 2004) --- Flight Director Paul Hill and Jennifer L. Hagin, lead Shuttle Data Processing...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review Briefing
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review Briefing

NASA Agency leadership along with Industry officials and International partners meet to during the Artemis I Flight...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis, on top of the orbiter transporter, rolls into the Vehicle...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis’ processing team in the Orbiter Processing Facility gather in front of the...

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Apr 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Noted physicist Stephen Hawking (center) returns to the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Atlantis, on top of the orbiter transporter, begins its turn after rolling...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The 525-foot-high Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) looms behind the orbiter Atlantis,...

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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, a technician monitors Space Shuttle Atlantis as it is...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 Landing
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Sep 17, 2012

Expedition 32 Landing

Expedition 32 NASA Flight Engineer Joe Acaba, left, Expedition 32 Commander Gennady Padalka, center, and Flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

A pilot parachute for the Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft lands behind a support helicopter at the landing site of Expedition...

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Jun 19, 2019

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES HIS MISSION WITH CANADIAN MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing
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Sep 11, 2013

Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing

The Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft with Expedition 36 Commander Pavel Vinogradov of the Russian Federal Space Agency...

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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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