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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: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Before dawn on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), Steve...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0214
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Before dawn on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), Steve...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Answers Virginia Student Questions - Feb. 10, 2022
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Feb 10, 2022

Expedition 66 Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Answers Virginia Student Questions - Feb. 10, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei of NASA answered...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1338
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Dec 7, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- His last spaceflight behind him, STS-80 Mission Specialist Story Musgrave takes one...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0241
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Steve Fossett is happy and...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0216
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As a rosy dawn creeps over the horizon, Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration...

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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Beechcraft Starship aircraft precedes the takeoff of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer...

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NASA image: NASA, NOAA Climate Experts Discuss Record-Breaking Heat
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA, NOAA Climate Experts Discuss Record-Breaking Heat

On the heels of record-breaking June temperatures, climate experts from NASA and NOAA (the National Oceanographic...

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NASA image: Voss with soldering tool in Service Module
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Mar 28, 2001

Voss with soldering tool in Service Module

ISS002-E-5068 (28 March 2001) --- Astronaut James S. Voss, Expedition Two flight engineer, prepares to use a...

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NASA image: STS-99 MS Thiele aims a camera out of a window on OV-105's flight deck
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Mar 7, 2000

STS-99 MS Thiele aims a camera out of a window on OV-105's flight deck

STS099-305-012 (11-22 February 2000) --- Astronaut Gerhard P.J. Thiele, mission specialist, records Earth imagery...

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NASA image: Voss in Service Module
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Apr 15, 2001

Voss in Service Module

ISS002-E-5312 (14 April 2001) --- Astronaut James S. Voss, Expedition Two flight engineer, poses in his Russian...

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NASA image: MS Gernhardt on aft flight deck with PGSC
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Apr 12, 2017

MS Gernhardt on aft flight deck with PGSC

S94-E-5009 (6 July 1997) --- Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, one of three mission specialists on the STS-94 mission,...

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NASA image: MS Jones with checklist on flight deck of Atlantis
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Feb 9, 2001

MS Jones with checklist on flight deck of Atlantis

STS98-E-5027 (9 February 2001) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission specialist, temporarily mans the pilot's...

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NASA image: PLT Polansky on aft flight deck
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Feb 10, 2001

PLT Polansky on aft flight deck

STS98-E-5084 (10 February 2001) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-98 pilot, takes notes on the aft flight deck of...

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NASA image: Expedition Two crew share dessert in Zvezda module
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Jun 10, 2001

Expedition Two crew share dessert in Zvezda module

ISS002-E-6534 (10 June 2001) --- Expedition Two crewmembers Yury V. Usachev (left), mission commander, James S....

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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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