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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-2012-5874
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Oct 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis moves into the Vehicle Assembly Building from Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: T2 (COLBERT) treadmill Installation
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Sep 30, 2009

T2 (COLBERT) treadmill Installation

ISS020-E-043681 (30 Sept. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3282
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Jun 11, 2012

KSC-2012-3282

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The swing structure in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 begins to move from around the aft of...

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NASA image: Columbia Debris
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Oct 2, 2003

Columbia Debris

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing takes its place among the...

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NASA image: View of Sodium Chloride inserted onto blueberry jelly within a metal loop on Expedition Six
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Mar 14, 2003

View of Sodium Chloride inserted onto blueberry jelly within a metal loop on Expedition Six

ISS006-E-39258 (14 March 2003) --- A close up view of sodium chloride inserted onto blueberry jelly within a...

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NASA image: Orion Weight and Center of Gravity Test
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Jun 8, 2014

Orion Weight and Center of Gravity Test

An Orion weight and center of gravity test with the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module takes place at the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring survey assembled ACCESS components
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Dec 1, 1985

Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring survey assembled ACCESS components

Astronauts Jerry L. Ross (right) and Sherwood C. (Woody) Spring (left) share a foot restraint as they survey the...

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NASA image: 2019 KSC Walk Run
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Mar 26, 2019

2019 KSC Walk Run

A participant crosses the finish line of Kennedy Space Center’s Walk Run on March 26, 2019. Part of Kennedy’s Safety...

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NASA image: Orion Weight and Center of Gravity Test
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Jun 8, 2014

Orion Weight and Center of Gravity Test

An Orion weight and center of gravity test with the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module takes place at the...

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NASA image: NASA Intern Sets Up Ground Recording System Units
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Jun 11, 2025

NASA Intern Sets Up Ground Recording System Units

A NASA intern sets up ground recording system (GRS) units in California’s Mojave Desert during a Phase 2 rehearsal...

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NASA image: Plant Progress at the PPA
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Apr 17, 2023

Plant Progress at the PPA

Lead horticulturist LaShelle Spencer studies the use of 3D printed materials as media to grow plants at NASA’s...

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NASA image: STS-105 preflight water survival training in NBL pool in SCTF
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Dec 11, 2000

STS-105 preflight water survival training in NBL pool in SCTF

JSC2000-07459 (11 December 2000) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, STS-105 commander, simulates a parachute drop into...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1127
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Apr 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers deliver an enlarged replica of the STS-107 crew emblem to the RLV Hangar where...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 1, 2016

Center Director's Update

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit facility at the Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex, a guest is briefed on...

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NASA image: sts105-707-022
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Aug 20, 2001

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STS105-707-022 (20 August 2001) --- Backdropped by the darkness of space and the blue Earth at its horizon, the...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Soyuz Rollout
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Sep 27, 2009

Expedition 21 Soyuz Rollout

Launch scaffolding is raised into place around the Soyuz rocket shortly after arrival to the launch pad Monday,...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1133
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Jan 9, 2015

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VANDENBERG AFB, California – Technicians and engineers place a transportation canister around NASA's SMAP spacecraft...

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NASA image: DSC_1961
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Aug 27, 2011

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NASA’s "Salute Our Space Shuttle: Foundation for Our Future" celebration takes place at Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3280
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Jun 11, 2012

KSC-2012-3280

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The swing structure in Orbiter Processing Facility-1 begins to move from around the aft of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2817
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May 13, 2012

KSC-2012-2817

NEW YORK –The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City will be the new home of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: 2019 KSC Walk Run
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Mar 26, 2019

2019 KSC Walk Run

Kennedy Space Center employees and guests cross the finish line during the Florida spaceport’s annual KSC Walk Run...

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NASA image: Immune Blood Sample Draw
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Apr 26, 2012

Immune Blood Sample Draw

iss030e257689 (4/26/2012) --- European Space Agency (ESA) Andre Kuipers during Integrated Immune Blood Sample Draw...

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NASA image: Orion Weight and Center of Gravity Test
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Jun 8, 2014

Orion Weight and Center of Gravity Test

An Orion weight and center of gravity test with the Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) crew module takes place at the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, left, and Mark Vande Hei, right, watch as Julie Vande Hei, wife of Mark, places a flower...

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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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