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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: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5
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Oct 8, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5

Beach goers watch as the Falcon 9 rocket booster used for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 launch, sitting atop the autonomous...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1782
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Aug 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-115 crew gets instructions on landing the slidewire baskets, used during...

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NASA image: Administrative Services Staff with New Teleticketing Machine
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Feb 23, 1968

Administrative Services Staff with New Teleticketing Machine

Peggy Heintz, left, receives an airline ticket from supervisor Judy Kuebeler in the Administrative Services Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2116
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Mar 4, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the members of space shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1780
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Aug 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-115 crew gets instructions about using the slidewire baskets for emergency...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1369
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Sep 14, 2000

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At the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A, the STS-92 crew get instructions on using...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2806
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Sep 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The STS-125 crew members listen to instructions for driving the M-113 armored personnel...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5161
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Oct 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-133 crew members receive instruction...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1210
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Jun 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During training at the launch pad, the STS-104 crew listen to instructions on use of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility
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Nov 17, 1965

Astronaut Roger Chaffee at Lunar Lander Research Facility

Lunar Landing Simulator: Astronaut Roger B. Chaffee (left) receives instruction from Maxwell W. Goode, a scientist...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 Media Day
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Mar 21, 2015

Expedition 43 Media Day

Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) Chief Epidemiologist Sergei Savin stands in the Cosmonaut Hotel lobby and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5608
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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 crew are instructed on emergency procedures in a...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3414
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Oct 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Mission Specialists Shane Kimbrough and Steve Bowen listen to instructions about...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1776
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Aug 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-115 crew gets instructions about using the slidewire baskets for emergency...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0486
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the Mission STS-117 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1170
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May 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-124 Mission Specialist Ron Garan practices driving the M113 armored personnel carrier as...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2860
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Sep 23, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The STS-125 crew gets instructions about using the slidewire basket for emergency escape from...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1342
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May 12, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Participants in the Mode VIII exercise being conducted at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., get...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1883
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Jul 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier, the STS-118 crew gets instructions on its...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1059
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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew listens to instructions on emergency egress from the pad. The crew...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1060
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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew listens to instructions on emergency egress from the pad. The crew...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0487
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-117 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1490
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Nov 4, 1998

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STS-88 Pilot Frederick W. "Rick" Sturckow receives instruction on the operation of an M-113, an armored personnel...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0492
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Feb 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Pad 39A area, Mission STS-117 crew members receive instruction on...

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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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