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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: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module is being lifted by crane from its crew module recovery cradle so it can be placed in its crew...

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NASA image: STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building
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Dec 9, 2006

STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building

STS116-S-006 (9 Dec. 2006) --- After suiting up, the STS-116 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-025
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Jan 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From across the turn basin, Space Shuttle Atlantis is viewed as it approaches the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Walkout
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Jan 6, 2018

Artemis II Walkout

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander, front left; Victor Glover, pilot, front right; Christina Koch, mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Walkout

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander, front right; Victor Glover, pilot, front left; Christina Koch, mission...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0479
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Mar 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-024
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Jan 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis nears the Vehicle Assembly Building (left) and Launch Control...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew walkout to van
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Jun 26, 2008

STS-124 crew walkout to van

STS124-S-005 (31 May 2008) --- After suiting up, the STS-124 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1127
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May 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed after rollback of the Rotating...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1175
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform, turns the corner on...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Move From VAB To Pegasus
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Oct 28, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Move From VAB To Pegasus

A close-up view of the top of the 212-foot-long Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage pathfinder as it is...

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Jul 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Media are gathered at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility to watch the arrival of the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-023
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Jan 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis is framed by palms and winter-stripped branches as it wends its...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4814
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Dec 10, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module is being lowered onto the crew module transportation fixture at the Mole...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4059
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Dec 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Solid rocket booster, or SRB, segments from the STS-126 launch are being loaded onto...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A
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May 11, 2009

STS-125 Crew Members head for Launch Pad 39A

STS125-S-009 (11 May 2009) --- After suiting up, the STS-125 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Crew Walkout
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Crew Walkout

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas Pesquet, back left, NASA astronauts Megan McArthur, front left, and...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00156
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Jun 2, 2005

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I'm in charge of all the transfer operations, so the LF part of this flight designation is, near and dear to my...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1916
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sun is setting behind the tail of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1128
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May 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed after rollback of the Rotating...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module is being moved by crane from its crew module recovery cradle and will be placed in the crew...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1843
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members in a skiff from Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0557
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May 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As the STS-93 stack of solid rocket boosters and external tank moves toward the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4811
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Dec 10, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module is being moved by crane from its crew module recovery cradle and will be...

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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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