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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-00pp1361
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Sep 15, 2000

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The STS-92 crew exits the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to the Astrovan and Launch Pad 39A for a...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1141
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Sep 24, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is cast in morning shadows as it backs away...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0552
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May 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Standing inside a protective tent around the external tank of Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1147
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform atop the...

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NASA image: STS-115 Crew walkout to van
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Sep 9, 2006

STS-115 Crew walkout to van

STS115-S-007 (9 Sept. 2006) --- After suiting up, the STS-115 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1131
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours, the Crawler_Transporter inches its way toward Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mark Linenger measures height of Astronaut Mark Lee during DSO
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Sep 15, 1994

Astronaut Mark Linenger measures height of Astronaut Mark Lee during DSO

STS064-05-020 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee gets his height measured by astronaut Jerry M. Linenger as...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1148
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dwarfing the accompanying vehicles, Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0126
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Jan 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., shadows paint the Boeing...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module has been lowered and secured in the crew module transportation fixture at the Mole Pier at...

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NASA image: SAC-A satellite
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Dec 14, 1998

SAC-A satellite

S88-E-5161 (12-14-98) --- Before beginning their pre-sleep period on their next to last day in space, the STS-88...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0550
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May 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Don Pataky repairs hail-inflicted damage in the foam...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1125
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May 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed after rollback of the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1909
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3984
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Dec 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, passengers...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Walkout
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Oct 5, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Crew Walkout

NASA astronauts Josh Cassada, front left, and Nicole Mann, front right, Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina, back left,...

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NASA image: STS-42 Payload Specialist (MS) Bondar in IML-1's MVI rotator chair
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Payload Specialist (MS) Bondar in IML-1's MVI rotator chair

STS042-06-031 (30 Jan 1992) - - - STS-42 Payload Specialist Roberta L. Bondar gets into the Microgravity Vestibular...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4815
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Dec 10, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module has been lowered and secured in the crew module transportation fixture at...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Return and De-Servicing
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Jan 6, 2023

Artemis I Orion Return and De-Servicing

A technician unpacks NASA’s Artemis I Orion capsule inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4816
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Dec 10, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module has been secured in the crew module transportation fixture at the Mole...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0821
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Jun 30, 2000

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In the early morning hours on Launch Pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the tower rolls back from NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1166
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a Mobile Launcher Platform, nears the opening to high bay...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Media Reel
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Apr 21, 2020

Mars Sample Return Media Reel

Compilation of b-roll for media. Collecting samples from Mars and bringing them back to Earth will be a historic...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4061
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Dec 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Solid rocket booster, or SRB, segments from the STS-126 launch are being loaded onto...

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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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