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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-2010-2583
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery majestically begins its ascent into the predawn sky at Launch Pad 39A...

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NASA image: Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20
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Jan 30, 2020

Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20

Airbus workers inspect the Bartolomeo platform after it was unpacked from its shipping container in the Space...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040628 (17 March 2009) --- An overhead close-up view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery's crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2973
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Jun 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The rotating radar antenna on NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat undergoes...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1542
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Nov 6, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Commander Robert D. Cabana (left) and Pilot Frederick W. "Rick" Sturckow (right) take their seats in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6683
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Dec 7, 2009

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

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NASA image: Mastracchio during EVA 3
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Apr 13, 2010

Mastracchio during EVA 3

ISS023-E-022222 (13 April 2010) --- Dwarfed by components of the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 1, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-28028 (February 2003) --- The Southern Cross (left center), the Coal Sack Nebula (bottom left), and the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1881
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Feb 22, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers accompany space shuttle Discovery as it is...

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NASA image: Mastracchio during STS-131 EVA 3
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Apr 13, 2010

Mastracchio during STS-131 EVA 3

S131-E-009379 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its closing fly around during STS-106
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Sep 18, 2000

View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its closing fly around during STS-106

S106-E-5330 (18 September 2000) --- Backdropped against black space above Earth's horizon, the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2542
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery begins its ascent into the predawn sky over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2292
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Apr 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, or MPPF, at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2621
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery clears the tower on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5621
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Nov 10, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During the removal of external fuel tank foam insulation on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2551
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Rising on a column of fire, space shuttle Discovery hurtles toward space after liftoff from...

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NASA image: View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its closing fly around during STS-106
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Sep 18, 2000

View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its closing fly around during STS-106

S106-E-5325 (18 September 2000) --- Backdropped against Earth's horizon, the International Space Station (ISS) is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6568
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Nov 19, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6693
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Dec 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6713
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Dec 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United...

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NASA image: Mastracchio on PMA-2
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Apr 13, 2010

Mastracchio on PMA-2

S131-E-009477 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: STS-131 Discovery Launch
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Apr 4, 2010

STS-131 Discovery Launch

NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier, left, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2546
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The International Space Station flies across the face of the moon over NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2511
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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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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