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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-2009-3169
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May 14, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc49
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Jan 11, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers look over the solar panels on the Stardust spacecraft that are...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2972
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As if rising from a bed of clouds, space shuttle Discovery leaps toward the sky,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1442
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis passes the lightning mast on the fixed service structure as it...

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NASA image: TSS-1R during deployment
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Feb 25, 1996

TSS-1R during deployment

STS075-711-024 (25 Feb. 1996) --- The Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is seen as it is reeled out during early...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Autonomous wave gliders are seen onboard the the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution research vessel Knorr on...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 EVA panorama
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 EVA panorama

S71-43941 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A photographic mosaic showing a portion of the Apollo 15 Hadley-Apennine landing site...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3158
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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute is deployed behind space shuttle Discovery to help slow its landing on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2787
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Apr 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2960
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Apr 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

A sensor-laden buoy is seen prior to being loaded onboard the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's vessel Knorr on...

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NASA image: ksc-69pc-443
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle, at Launch Pad 39A, awaits the liftoff scheduled...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-41CB (STS-13) mission included (left to right) Robert L. Crippen, commander; Terry J....

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Lousma seen outside Skylab space station during EVA
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Aug 6, 1973

Astronaut Jack Lousma seen outside Skylab space station during EVA

S73-31976 (5 Aug. 1973) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, Skylab 3 pilot, is seen outside the Skylab space station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2765
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Jun 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Space Life Sciences Laboratory near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3046
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Oct 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B

S26-S-032 (29 Sept. 1988) --- The STS-26 launch of space shuttle Discovery begins the first flight to be flown after...

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NASA image: Olivas working on ISS construction during STS-117 EVA1
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Jun 12, 2007

Olivas working on ISS construction during STS-117 EVA1

ISS015-E-11831 (11 June 2007) --- Astronauts John "Danny" Olivas and Jim Reilly (out of frame), both STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Pre-Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Pre-Landing

SpaceX support teams are deployed on fast boats from the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery ship ahead of the landing of...

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NASA image: Flight deck activity during EVA 5 on Flight Day 8
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Feb 18, 1997

Flight deck activity during EVA 5 on Flight Day 8

STS082-711-094 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- From inside the crew cabin, astronaut Steven A. Hawley watches the...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 crew portrait.
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Mar 9, 1971

Apollo 15 crew portrait.

S71-22401 (March 1971) --- These three astronauts have been named by the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6227
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Nov 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft technicians...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Splashdown
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May 2, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Splashdown

SpaceX support teams deploy in fast boats off the SpaceX GO Navigator recovery ship as they prepare for the landing...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-021024 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, participates in a...

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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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