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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: STS-133
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Dec 9, 2010

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STS-133 DISCOVERY - HARDWARE REMOVAL FROM ORBITER IN WHITE ROOM - ET FOAM REPAIR PREPS WITH TENTS

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NASA image: STS-133
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Dec 9, 2010

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STS-133 DISCOVERY - HARDWARE REMOVAL FROM ORBITER IN WHITE ROOM - ET FOAM REPAIR PREPS WITH TENTS

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NASA image: 1000010
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Dec 10, 2007

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SIX OF THE EIGHTEEN JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE MIRROR SEGMENTS ARE BEING PREPPED TO MOVE INTO THE X-RAY AND...

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NASA image: STS-133
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Dec 17, 2010

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STS-133 ET-137 Tanking Test - Red Team (ICE Team) Preps - Firing Room Activities

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NASA image: 1000024
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Dec 10, 2007

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SIX OF THE EIGHTEEN JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE MIRROR SEGMENTS ARE BEING PREPPED TO MOVE INTO THE X-RAY AND...

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NASA image: 1000017
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Dec 10, 2007

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SIX OF THE EIGHTEEN JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE MIRROR SEGMENTS ARE BEING PREPPED TO MOVE INTO THE X-RAY AND...

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NASA image: 2010-2425
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Mar 29, 2010

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STS-131 NASA & WALTER REED HOSPITAL TISSUE GROWTH EXPERIMENTS - FLIGHT PREPS

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NASA image: 2010-2416
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Mar 29, 2010

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STS-131 JAXA SKELETAL MUSCLE CELLS GROWTH FACTORS IN SPACE EXPERIMENT - FLIGHT PREPS

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0203-1
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Jul 19, 1995

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New renovated NASA Ames Research Center 12ft Pressure Wind Tunnel view of mode prep area

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NASA image: 2010-2419
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Mar 29, 2010

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STS-131 JAXA SKELETAL MUSCLE CELLS GROWTH FACTORS IN SPACE EXPERIMENT - FLIGHT PREPS

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NASA image: STS-133
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Dec 9, 2010

STS-133

STS-133 DISCOVERY - HARDWARE REMOVAL FROM ORBITER IN WHITE ROOM - ET FOAM REPAIR PREPS WITH TENTS

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NASA image: 1000026
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Dec 10, 2007

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SIX OF THE EIGHTEEN JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE MIRROR SEGMENTS ARE BEING PREPPED TO MOVE INTO THE X-RAY AND...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Inside NASA’s Prep for the Moon, Mars, and the Search for Life
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA Science Live: Inside NASA’s Prep for the Moon, Mars, and the Search for Life

How do we get ready to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond? By pushing the limits right here on Earth. Join us...

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NASA image: HST SM4 Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier - ORUC
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May 20, 2008

HST SM4 Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier - ORUC

An animation of a rotating Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier as prepped for the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing...

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NASA image: MAF_20190530_CS2update-FS_0172
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May 30, 2019

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Space Launch System Corestage-2 Forward Skirt is prepped to receive spray-on foam insulation(SOFI) at NASA's Michoud...

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NASA image: MAF_20190530_CS2update-FS_0173
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May 30, 2019

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Space Launch System Corestage-2 Forward Skirt is prepped to receive spray-on foam insulation(SOFI) at NASA's Michoud...

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NASA image: MAF_20190530_CS2update-FS_0180
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May 30, 2019

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Space Launch System Corestage-2 Forward Skirt is prepped to recieve spray-on foam insulation(SOFI) at NASA's Michoud...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Brayden Chamberlain, preps the SuperVolo XL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for flight at the Monterey Bay Academy...

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NASA image: jsc2013e010120
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Feb 7, 2013

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PHOTO DATE: 02-07-13 LOCATION: Ellington Field - Hangar 276 - Tarmac SUBJECT: Scott Kelly during T-38 flight prep...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole
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Feb 6, 2019

Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole

Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) with NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Nicole Mann and Boeing Astronaut Chris Ferguson...

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NASA image: jsc2013e010117
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Feb 7, 2013

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PHOTO DATE: 02-07-13 LOCATION: Ellington Field - Hangar 276 - Tarmac SUBJECT: Scott Kelly during T-38 flight prep...

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NASA image: NASA Kennedy Space Launch Complex 39B Lightning Tower Painting
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May 30, 2019

NASA Kennedy Space Launch Complex 39B Lightning Tower Painting

NASA Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39B. Workers prep the lightning suppression system candlestick for new...

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NASA image: jsc2013e010118
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Feb 7, 2013

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PHOTO DATE: 02-07-13 LOCATION: Ellington Field - Hangar 276 - Tarmac SUBJECT: Scott Kelly during T-38 flight prep...

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NASA image: jsc2013e031377
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May 13, 2013

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Date: 05-13-13 Location: Ellington, 276 Subject: T-38 flight prep at EFD for Steve Swanson (Exp. 39/40) and Reid...

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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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