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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-99pc0161
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Feb 7, 1999

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Billows of exhaust roll across Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, as the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0162
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Feb 7, 1999

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Billows of exhaust fill Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, as the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying the...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Early Destow Cargo
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Jan 13, 2021

CRS-21 Early Destow Cargo

Shown here is the SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft on board the company's Go Navigator recovery ship after making its...

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NASA image: BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test
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May 13, 2021

BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test

Adam Chaney, a mechanical engineer with the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) contract at NASA’s...

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NASA image: BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test
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May 13, 2021

BioExperiment-1 Vibration Test

Dave Flowers, the project manager for NASA’s Biology Experiment-1 (BioExpt-1) in Exploration Research and Technology...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Postflight images
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Apr 25, 2005

Expedition 10 Postflight images

JSC2005-E-17946 (25 April 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer;...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking
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Jan 14, 2021

CRS-21 Science Experiments Unpacking

Members of the cold stowage team unpack science experiments inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Postflight images
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Apr 25, 2005

Expedition 10 Postflight images

JSC2005-E-17948 (25 April 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao (right), Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science...

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NASA image: Manual Piloting NASA’s Orion Spacecraft
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Apr 1, 2026

Manual Piloting NASA’s Orion Spacecraft

jsc2026e019255 (April 1, 2026) – Lead Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan (left) and capsule communicator...

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NASA image: BENNU’S JOURNEY
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Dec 8, 2017

BENNU’S JOURNEY

Asteroid Bennu is a time capsule, containing the raw ingredients of the solar system. Bennu has settled in a...

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Feb 7, 2025

HWHAP Ep#371 Bringing Astronauts Home

Host (Leah Cheshier): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center,...

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NASA image: Wreckage of the X-2 rocket plane was taken to NACA's High Speed Flight Station for analysis following the 1956 crash that killed Air Force pilot Capt. Mel Apt
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Nov 21, 1956

Wreckage of the X-2 rocket plane was taken to NACA's High Speed Flight Station for analysis following the 1956 crash that killed Air Force pilot Capt. Mel Apt

The X-2, initially an Air Force program, was scheduled to be transferred to the civilian National Advisory Committee...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3109
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Nov 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — One of the Starfighters F-104 Demo Team pays a visit to NASA's Kennedy Space Center....

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NASA image: iss064m260121259_Expedition_64_SpaceX_CRS-21_Undocking_210112
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Jan 12, 2021

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UPGRADED SPACEX DRAGON DEPARTS INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION TO RETURN SCIENCE Filled with several thousand pounds of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1446
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana talks to guests in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: John Glenn Prepares for a Test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility
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Feb 23, 1960

John Glenn Prepares for a Test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility

Mercury astronaut John Glenn prepares for a test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility (MASTIF) inside the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Preflight
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Preflight

President Donald Trump signs an Orion capsule hatch that will be used for the Artemis II mission as Vice President...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0153
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Feb 6, 1999

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At Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, a Boeing Delta II rocket is poised for liftoff after tower rollback....

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Preflight
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Preflight

President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Marillyn Hewson, Chief Executive Officer, Lockheed Martin, Mike...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Preflight
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Preflight

An Orion capsule hatch that will be used for the Artemis II mission is seen after being signed by President Donald...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego
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Jul 19, 2023

Artemis II Crew Visits Naval Base San Diego

From left to right, NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, NASA astronauts...

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Apr 24, 2026

Ep419_Telling_Time_On_Other_Worlds

Ep419_Telling Time On Other Worlds Dane Turner Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of 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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