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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: The Chroniclers Ceremony
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May 3, 2019

The Chroniclers Ceremony

NASA Public Affairs Officer Greg Harland, right, poses for a photograph with newly inducted Chronicler Jim Banke...

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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Roy Bridges speaks to attendees at the groundbreaking for the...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Parts of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article await testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing...

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Jan 20, 2021

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iss064e024194 (1/20/2021) --- A view of the Year 2020 Print, printed in the Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF)...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

The upper dome of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article awaits testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1291
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Jun 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Towers and girders are the current construction components on the Operations Support...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1288
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Jun 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Another phase of construction is shown on the Operations Support Building (OSB) II in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0958
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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees stop at display tables set up in a tent near the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle Gets Bigger
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Apr 7, 2023

Baby Eagle Gets Bigger

With the Moon in the background, an American bald eagle perches on a pole near its nest at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Eriskay Island, Scotland
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Dec 22, 2022

Eriskay Island, Scotland

On the small Hebridean island of Eriskay, Scotland, the causeway linking it to the outside world was only completed...

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NASA image: Commander Wilcutt removes restraining bolts in Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 12, 2000

Commander Wilcutt removes restraining bolts in Zvezda during STS-106

STS106-389-023 (8-20 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, STS-106 commander, uses a drill during...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Parts of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article rest on test stands inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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Oct 13, 2016

Cape Agulhas, South Africa

The southernmost tip of Africa is marked by the Cape Agulhas lighthouse. The warm Atlantic Agulhas current meets the...

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NASA image: ARC-1944-A-6538
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Sep 28, 1944

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NACA photographer Northrop P-61A Black Widow towing P-51B to release altitude of 28,000 ft over Muroc Dry Lake,...

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NASA image: 15 Benefits of Space Station Research
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Jul 25, 2022

15 Benefits of Space Station Research

The first decade of the International Space Station was the decade of construction. The second decade moved from...

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NASA image: iss064e024233
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Jan 20, 2021

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ss064e024233 (1/20/2021) --- A view of the Year 2020 Print, printed in the Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF)...

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NASA image: Polar Ice
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Jan 7, 2019

Polar Ice

Today's VIS image shows a small part of the south polar cap. The layering of the cap is easy to see. The layers...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Jones monitors cameras on targets of opportunity
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Apr 10, 1994

Astronaut Thomas Jones monitors cameras on targets of opportunity

STS059-09-021 (9-20 April 1994) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, monitors a number of cameras...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0061-096
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Apr 10, 2010

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2010 Yuri's Night celebration held at the NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. as part of the world wide...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00043
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Apr 23, 2010

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope began a remarkable journey of discovery on April 24, 1990. After 20 years in space,...

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Jun 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Towers and girders are the current construction components on the Operations Support...

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NASA image: iss065e085418
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Jun 2, 2021

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iss065e085418 (June 2, 2021) --- Russia's ISS Progress 77 (77P) cargo craft is pictured docked to the Pirs docking...

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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the groundbreaking for the Operations Support Building II, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0955
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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees stop at display tables set up in a tent near the Operations and Checkout...

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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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