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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-2010-2750
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Apr 15, 2010

KSC-2010-2750

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

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NASA image: Lewis Cafeteria at Lunch Time
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Aug 23, 1952

Lewis Cafeteria at Lunch Time

NACA staff members queue up in the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory cafeteria in August 1952. The cafeteria...

GRC
NASA image: The Coolest Landscape on Mars or Earth
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Dec 7, 2016

The Coolest Landscape on Mars or Earth

Many Martian landscapes contain features that are familiar to ones we find on Earth, like river valleys, cliffs,...

JPL
NASA image: MAF_20200903_Gate 7
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Sep 3, 2020

MAF_20200903_Gate 7

The main gate (Gate 7) of the Michoud Assembly Facility has been demolished and replaced following the tornado that...

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NASA image: MAF_20200903_Gate 7-3
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Sep 3, 2020

MAF_20200903_Gate 7-3

The main gate (Gate 7) of the Michoud Assembly Facility has been demolished and replaced following the tornado that...

MAF
NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | April Lanotte
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Nov 4, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | April Lanotte

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet April Lanotte and learn about her joy of sharing science with...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0950
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May 30, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Beluga aircraft taxis on the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility on NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load
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Jul 8, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: STEM Education Space Act Agreement
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Sep 30, 2024

STEM Education Space Act Agreement

NASA Flight Director Diana Trujillo gives remarks during an event where NASA and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation...

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NASA image: Aram Chaos
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Feb 2, 2022

Aram Chaos

Today's VIS image shows part of Aram Chaos. Aram Chaos was initially formed by a large impact. Over time the crater...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01pd-1874
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Dec 13, 2001

KSC-01pd-1874

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon checks equipment during crew training at...

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NASA image: KSC-01pd-1875
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Dec 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., members of the STS-107 crew look over equipment....

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 23, 1912

Wernher von Braun

This is a childhood picture of Dr. von Braun (center) with his brothers. Dr. Wernher von Braun was born in Wirsitz,...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - CuSP and LunaHMap
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Jul 14, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payloads - CuSP and LunaHMap

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy

iss053e235256 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Dellingr/RBLE Satellite deployment from the NanoRacks CubeSate Deployer...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load
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Jul 8, 2021

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Secondary Payload Load

Teams worked on the final processing of their payloads that will fly aboard Artemis I. Housed within the Orion stage...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0971
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Jun 1, 2006

KSC-06pd0971

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

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NASA image: Letter of Intent Signing Between NASA and the Australian Space A
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Sep 21, 2019

Letter of Intent Signing Between NASA and the Australian Space A

NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Communications Bob Jacobs holds up the Logie Award presented to the crew of...

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NASA image: ISS during departure of the STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 19, 2007

ISS during departure of the STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-08731 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station moves away...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1859
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Dec 10, 2001

KSC-01PD-1859

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson gets...

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NASA image: NASA-USAID MoU Signing Ceremony
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Nov 4, 2022

NASA-USAID MoU Signing Ceremony

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson meets with USAID Administrator Samantha Power and staff prior to signing a NASA-USAID...

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NASA image: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS
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Jun 19, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS

S117-E-08001 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station moves away...

JSC
NASA image: Keesler Astro Camp
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Jun 29, 2011

Keesler Astro Camp

Young people prepare model rockets during an Astro Camp activity at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. Stennis hosted...

SSC
NASA image: Letter of Intent Signing Between NASA and the Australian Space A
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Sep 21, 2019

Letter of Intent Signing Between NASA and the Australian Space A

NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard delivers remarks prior the signing of a letter of intent between NASA and 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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