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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: LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-46
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Oct 17, 2022

LRC-2022-H1_P_X-59-46

This image shows the X-59 aircraft’s lower empennage structure, or tail section of the plane, that was installed....

LRC
NASA image: MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-36
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Oct 26, 2022

MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-36

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-35
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Oct 26, 2022

MAF_20221026_CS3 IT Move from 55 to Cell G_Jnl-35

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the intertank of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for Artemis...

MAF
NASA image: Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage Final Assembly
Video
May 13, 2019

Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage Final Assembly

This video shows the core stage final assembly area at Michoud Assembly Facility for NASA's new rocket, the Space...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1897
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Jul 8, 2008

KSC-08pd1897

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A close-up of repair work under way on the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: 9/11 Event
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Sep 11, 2015

9/11 Event

Firefighters place the American flag at half-staff during dedication services for a memorial to the 343 first...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07-S-00074
Video
Aug 8, 2007

KSC-07-S-00074

Space Shuttle Endeavour launches through a clear Florida sky headed for the International Space Station. This will...

KSC
NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload
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Apr 4, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) Offload

The Orion Stage Adapter (OSA), secured on flatbed transporter, is inside the low bay at the Space Station Processing...

KSC
NASA image: Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 12, 2013

Earth observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-015162 (12 Dec. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 38 crew members took this brightly lit night picture...

JSC
NASA image: Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher operations
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Aug 19, 2014

Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher operations

ISS040-E-102490 (19 Aug. 2014) --- In the grasp of the Japanese robotic arm, the CubeSat deployer releases a pair of...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-8370
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Dec 22, 2011

KSC-2011-8370

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the camera...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd3474
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Nov 27, 2007

KSC-07pd3474

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers help...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0277
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Feb 11, 2008

KSC-08pd0277

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the suspended space shuttle...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-1817
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Feb 21, 2009

KSC-2009-1817

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, external fuel tank ET-131 moves into the transfer...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2108
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Jul 23, 2008

KSC-08pd2108

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers weld a steel grid structure to the wall of the flame trench on Launch Pad 39A at...

KSC
NASA image: Launching Leaders Video Series-Collaboration
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Oct 10, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series-Collaboration

Kennedy Space Center’s Stephanie Martin speaks at the second in a series of five TED Talk-style informational...

KSC
NASA image: Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher operations
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Aug 19, 2014

Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher operations

ISS040-E-103545 (19 Aug. 2014) --- In the grasp of the Japanese robotic arm, the CubeSat deployer (mostly out of...

JSC
NASA image: Docked Discovery over Australia
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Apr 10, 2010

Docked Discovery over Australia

ISS023-E-021465 (10 April 2010) --- The aft section of the docked space shuttle Discovery and the station’s robotic...

JSC
NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC

S81-30502 (12 April 1981) --- Space shuttle Columbia’s aft orbiter section dominates the field of view in this fifth...

JSC
NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47643 (6 July 2006) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image...

JSC
NASA image: Dextre and SAWs during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations
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Mar 18, 2008

Dextre and SAWs during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations

S123-E-007107 (18 March 2008) --- In the grasp of the station's robotic Canadarm2, Dextre, also known as the Special...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0386
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Feb 13, 2003

KSC-03pd0386

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board learn about the work done in...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47629 (6 July 2006) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image...

JSC
NASA image: DART Support for Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 13, 2016

DART Support for Hurricane Matthew

Members of the Disaster Assessment and Recovery Team (DART) repair a section of roof atop the Operations Support...

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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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