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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: Walheim Troubleshoots GPC 3
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Jul 11, 2011

Walheim Troubleshoots GPC 3

S135-E-007351 (11 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, watches as astronaut Chris...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1489
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Feb 11, 2013

KSC-2013-1489

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

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team switches position as he works his way along a rope...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2489
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Nov 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, a remote manipulator...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0088
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Jan 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, a technician works switches on the...

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NASA image: Casper at control board
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Jun 25, 1996

Casper at control board

STS077-372-019 (19-29 May 1996) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, commander, holds his finger on the power kill switch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6379
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Dec 4, 2012

KSC-2012-6379

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

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 30, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Doug Wheelock, STS-120 mission specialist, participated in the third scheduled session of extravehicular...

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NASA image: Tani on flight deck
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Oct 25, 2006

Tani on flight deck

S120-E-006761 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, STS-120 mission specialist, appears to like what he sees...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2311
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Nov 11, 2004

KSC-04pd-2311

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers guide the Multi-Purpose Logistics...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-111 Landing
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Jun 19, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-111 Landing

JSC2002-E-26015 (19 June 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour is shown on the big screen in this overall view of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2310
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Nov 11, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers stand by as the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2488
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Nov 10, 2005

KSC-05pd2488

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, a remote manipulator...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6382
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Dec 4, 2012

KSC-2012-6382

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

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NASA image: EVA 3 - Wheelock on Destiny laboratory module
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Oct 30, 2007

EVA 3 - Wheelock on Destiny laboratory module

S120-E-007581 (30 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Doug Wheelock, STS-120 mission specialist, participates in the third...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1490
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Feb 11, 2013

KSC-2013-1490

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

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NASA image: Simulation - McCandless, Bruce (Syncom IV)
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Apr 15, 1985

Simulation - McCandless, Bruce (Syncom IV)

S85-30800 (14 April 1985) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II tests one of the possible methods of attempting to...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8368
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Dec 22, 2011

KSC-2011-8368

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a plethora of...

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NASA image: Ready for a Close Up (or a Wide Angle)
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Jan 19, 2021

Ready for a Close Up (or a Wide Angle)

The twin Mastcam-Z cameras, shown with a pocket knife for scale, are assembled and ready for testing in this photo...

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NASA image: iss073e0001017
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Apr 23, 2025

iss073e0001017

iss073e0001017 (4/23/2025) --- A view of the ICE Cubes Experiment Cube #9 that hosts the Aging in Microgravity...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6378
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Dec 4, 2012

KSC-2012-6378

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6381
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Dec 4, 2012

KSC-2012-6381

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

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2308
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Nov 11, 2004

KSC-04pd-2308

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers watch the progress of the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1161
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Aug 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During the transfer the STS-106 payload to Atlantis on Launch Pad 39-B, a technician...

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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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