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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-2010-5748
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Nov 30, 2010

KSC-2010-5748

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Brevard County sixth-graders participate in the eighth annual Space Week at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5140
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Sep 15, 2009

KSC-2009-5140

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – While on the space station, Buzz Lightyear supported NASA’s education outreach...

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NASA image: How to Make a Demo-2 Straw Rocket
Video
Apr 27, 2020

How to Make a Demo-2 Straw Rocket

On May 27th, 2020 NASA and SpaceX will be launching the first astronauts to the International Space Station from...

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NASA image: STS-89 and Mir 24 crews at the hatch opening
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Mar 4, 1998

STS-89 and Mir 24 crews at the hatch opening

S89-E-5354 (28 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows the Mir-24 crew having fun with the...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 and Ax-4 astronauts pose for a portrait
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Jul 3, 2025

Expedition 73 and Ax-4 astronauts pose for a portrait

iss073e0511059 (July 3, 2025) --- Four astronauts representing Expedition 73 and the four-member Axiom Mission 4...

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NASA image: Why Bennu?
Video
Dec 3, 2018

Why Bennu?

This animated feature takes a fun look at how asteroid Bennu was chosen as the target for the OSIRIS-REx mission....

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NASA image: View of the STS 41-D crew in the middeck
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Sep 5, 1984

View of the STS 41-D crew in the middeck

41D-12-034 (30 Aug.- 5 Sept. 1984) --- Following the completion of their six-day mission in space, the six crew...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00313
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Dec 5, 2005

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Hello, my name is Diana Alicea and I work for NASA at Kennedy Space Center, Florida with the Launch Services...

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NASA image: NASA at Fenway
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Jul 3, 2018

NASA at Fenway

On May 30th, 2018 NASA descended upon the historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball...

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NASA image: Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Arrival at Mansfield Lahm A...
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Nov 25, 2019

Orion - EM-1 - Artemis Spacecraft Arrival at Mansfield Lahm A...

“When I started in the aerospace industry, I was shocked by how outnumbered I was. At my first job, I was the only...

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NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach
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Nov 12, 1964

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach

Artists used paintbrushes and airbrushes to recreate the lunar surface on each of the four models comprising the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00202
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Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00202

MS. STILSON: As the Space Shuttle launch director, Mike Leinbach leads the launch team and makes the ultimate...

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NASA image: LOLA Project Artists
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Aug 10, 1965

LOLA Project Artists

Artists used paintbrushes and airbrushes to recreate the lunar surface on each of the four models comprising the...

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NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach
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Jul 11, 2018

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach

Artists used paintbrushes and airbrushes to recreate the lunar surface on each of the four models comprising the...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00375
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Nov 23, 2004

KSC-04-S-00375

By the thousands, sixth-grade students from throughout Brevard County, Fla., recently descended upon the Kennedy...

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NASA image: LOLA Project
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Oct 28, 1964

LOLA Project

Artists used paintbrushes and airbrushes to recreate the lunar surface on each of the four models comprising the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00225
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Jul 26, 2005

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After two-and-a-half years, Space Shuttle Discovery roared into Earth orbit on NASA's long-awaited Return to Flight...

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NASA image: What's Up: September 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 1, 2019

What's Up: September 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

In this month's sky, look for lovely crescent Moons at the start and end of the month. The September equinox brings...

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NASA image: What’s Up: April 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 1, 2019

What’s Up: April 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What can you see in the April sky? The Moon visits Mars in the evening, and later joins Saturn and Jupiter for a...

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NASA image: What's Up: October 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Oct 1, 2019

What's Up: October 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What can you see in the October sky? Join the global celebration of International Observe the Moon Night on Oct....

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 1, 2019

What's Up: June 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What's up in the June sky? Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest, Mercury and Mars appear ultra-close and how you...

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NASA image: Apollo - LOLA Project
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Dec 5, 1961

Apollo - LOLA Project

Project LOLA. Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator...

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NASA image: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley
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Jul 23, 1961

Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at Langley

Test subject sitting at the controls: Project LOLA or Lunar Orbit and Landing Approach was a simulator built at...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00187
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Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05-S-00187

MS. STILSON: Great. Well, Jeff from Smyrna states, my son, Grant, wants to know what the astronauts eat and drink 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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