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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: GPM: What We Don't Know About Snow
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Jul 3, 2012

GPM: What We Don't Know About Snow

GPM Deputy Project Scientist Gail Skofronick-Jackson discusses GPM's snowfall measurement capabilities and the...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Crew Grows Chile Peppers on the International Space Station Time-lapse (short version)
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Apr 25, 2022

Expedition 66 Crew Grows Chile Peppers on the International Space Station Time-lapse (short version)

Expedition 66 crew conduct the Plant Habitat-04 investigation aboard the International Space Station. Chile peppers...

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Oct 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister, with the Joint Airlock Module inside, backs out of the...

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Oct 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister, with the Joint Airlock Module inside, backs out of the...

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NASA image: Zero G Battery Testing
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Aug 20, 2018

Zero G Battery Testing

iss056e150242 (8/20/2018) --- A view of good and bad batteries within ziplock bags after Zero G battery testing...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1221
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Aug 11, 1997

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Carried atop an orbiter transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis makes the short journey from Orbiter...

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Apr 7, 2021

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iss064e053494 (April 7, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins installs...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5069
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the early morning darkness at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1168
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Sep 23, 1999

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A short during liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia in July was traced to a wire in the payload bay with damaged...

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NASA image: Opening the hatch and welcome ceremony in the Mir Space Station
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Mar 24, 1996

Opening the hatch and welcome ceremony in the Mir Space Station

STS076-344-013 (24 March 1996)--- Continuing an in-space tradition, astronaut Kevin P. Chilton (right), mission...

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Apr 7, 2021

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iss064e053521 (April 7, 2021) --- NASA Flight Engineers Shannon Walker and Michael Hopkins install temporary...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1222
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Aug 11, 1997

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Carried atop an orbiter transporter, the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis makes the short journey from Orbiter...

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Jun 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Orbiter Discovery rolls out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 atop its transporter...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Sep 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-79891 (11 Sept. 2006) --- This overhead image of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, recorded by a crewmember...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1166
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Sep 23, 1999

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A short during liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia in July was traced to a wire in the payload bay with damaged...

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Nov 30, 2020

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iss064e008707 (11/30/2020) --- Photo documentation of the Plant Habitat-02 investigation aboard the International...

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Nov 11, 2020

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iss064e004045 (11/11/2020) --- Photo documentation of the Plant Habitat-02 investigation aboard the International...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1097
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Jun 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Orbiter Discovery backs out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 atop its transporter...

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Nov 20, 2020

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iss064e005046 (11/20/2020) --- Photo documentation of the Plant Habitat-02 investigation aboard the International...

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NASA image: Overall view of ISS taken during STS-134 Approach
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May 18, 2011

Overall view of ISS taken during STS-134 Approach

S134-E-006596 (18 May 2011) --- One of the STS-134 crew members aboard the space shuttle Endeavour recorded this...

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NASA image: Melvin and Love floating into Node 2
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Feb 10, 2008

Melvin and Love floating into Node 2

S122-E-007072 (9 Feb. 2008) --- The first time in space for astronauts Leland Melvin (left) and Stanley Love, both...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1169
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Sep 23, 1999

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A short during liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia in July was traced to a wire in the payload bay with damaged...

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Sep 23, 1999

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A short during liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia in July was traced to a wire in the payload bay with damaged...

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NASA image: iss064e008476
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Nov 30, 2020

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iss064e008476 (11/30/2020) --- Photo documentation of the Plant Habitat-02 investigation aboard the International...

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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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