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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-97pc245
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Jan 31, 1997

KSC-97pc245

The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is lowered into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc244
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Jan 31, 1997

KSC-97pc244

The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is lowered into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: iss056e037491
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Jun 26, 2018

iss056e037491

iss056e037491 (June 26, 2018) --- Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor from NASA works on the Microgravity...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2034
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Aug 31, 2005

KSC-05PD-2034

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A transportation canister containing the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2031
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2031

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2030
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2030

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose...

KSC
NASA image: iss056e073247
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Jul 2, 2018

iss056e073247

iss056e073247 (July 2, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works on the Microgravity...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc242
Image
Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc242

The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2029
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2029

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: Science Officer Whitson installs module in MSG
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Jul 5, 2002

Science Officer Whitson installs module in MSG

iss005e06782 (7/5/2002) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson installs a Solidification Using a Baffle in Sealed Ampoules...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2035
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Aug 31, 2005

KSC-05PD-2035

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A transportation canister containing the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello is...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97pc241
Image
Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc241

The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2028
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2028

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2033
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2033

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, technicians...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2032
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Aug 30, 2005

KSC-05PD-2032

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In bay 3 of NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 28, 1992

Around Marshall

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1472
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Oct 1, 1997

KSC-97PC1472

United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) experiments are prepared to be flown on Space Shuttle mission STS-87...

KSC
NASA image: Material Science
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Jan 22, 1992

Material Science

This metal sample, which is approximately 1 cm in diameter, is typical of the metals that were studied using the...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Zeolites are crystalline aluminosilicates that have complex framework structures. However, there are several...

MSFC
NASA image: Crater in Cydonia
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Dec 16, 2002

Crater in Cydonia

This image shows the dissected interior of a crater in the Cydonia region of Mars. The flat-topped buttes and mesas...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 30, 1981

Microgravity

Composite of Marshall Space Flight Center's Low-Gravity Free Fall Facilities.These facilities include a 100-meter...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 27, 1989

Space Shuttle Projects

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Comparison of ground-based (left) and Skylab (right) electron beam welds in pure tantalum (Ta) (10X magnification)....

MSFC
NASA image: Light-Toned Layering in a Labyrinthus Noctis Pit
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Jan 3, 2017

Light-Toned Layering in a Labyrinthus Noctis Pit

Understanding both the spatial and temporal distribution of hydrated (water-bearing) minerals on Mars is essential...

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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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