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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: OCI Optical Inspection
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Dec 3, 2020

OCI Optical Inspection

After removal from the handling container physical science technician, Kristen Washington, performs an inspection of...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This photograph shows the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3 being prepared for encapsulation. Designed and...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1083
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Jul 22, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-85 Commander Curtis L. Brown, Jr., addresses the news media at a briefing at...

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NASA image: STS-39 AFP-675 CIRRIS-1A in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 AFP-675 CIRRIS-1A in OV-103's payload bay (PLB)

STS039-85-073 (28 April- 6 May 1991) --- This 70mm frame, taken from inside the crew cabin, shows a close-up view of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0153
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Feb 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-109 Mission Specialist Richard Linnehan arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4495
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Aug 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a tractor-trailer carrying the Alpha Magnetic...

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NASA image: OCI Flight Thermal Blanketing Installation
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May 18, 2022

OCI Flight Thermal Blanketing Installation

Thermal engineer, Deepak Patel, inspects the tightness on a tensioning cable on the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI)....

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NASA image: STS-134 Endeavour Launch
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May 16, 2011

STS-134 Endeavour Launch

NASA officials view space shuttle Endeavour (STS-134) as it launches skyward through the windows of Firing Room 4,...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1948
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Mar 1, 2011

KSC-2011-1948

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers attach...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2353
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Mar 18, 2011

KSC-2011-2353

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After being rotated from a horizontal to vertical position, the canister that contains the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2203
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Mar 10, 2011

KSC-2011-2203

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

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NASA image: KSC-97PC998
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Jul 7, 1997

KSC-97PC998

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery rolls over from Orbiter Processing Facility 2 on top of the orbiter transporter...

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NASA image: iss051e041849
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May 12, 2017

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iss051e041849 (05/12/2017) -- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen during the 200th spacewalk in support of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 1, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-79 mission included (seated left to right) Kent V. Rominger, pilot; and Kenneth D....

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NASA image: OCI Short Wave Infrared Pulse Calibration Assembly Integration
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May 24, 2022

OCI Short Wave Infrared Pulse Calibration Assembly Integration

Manufacturing engineer, Roman Nilov, inspects flight hardware after technicians install the Short Wave Infrared...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor
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May 14, 2020

Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor

iss063e012706 (5/14/2020) --- A view of the Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor inside Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor...

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS taken with a Fisheye Camera during EVA
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Jul 12, 2011

Exterior view of ISS taken with a Fisheye Camera during EVA

ISS028-E-016140 (12 July 2011) --- This picture, photographed by NASA astronaut Ron Garan during the spacewalk...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2354
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Mar 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After being rotated from a horizontal to vertical position, the canister that contains the...

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NASA image: OCI Final Walkthrough Prior to Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Aug 18, 2022

OCI Final Walkthrough Prior to Thermal Vacuum Testing

Thermal Engineer, Deepak Patel, reviews test plans and inspects the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) in the thermal...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor Removal
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May 14, 2020

Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor Removal

iss063e012814 (5/14/2020) --- A view of Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor empty locker at Expedite the Processing of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3697
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May 16, 2011

KSC-2011-3697

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A cloud of steam and smoke emerge as space shuttle Endeavour's main engines ignite for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1799
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Feb 28, 2011

KSC-2011-1799

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers accompany space shuttle Endeavour as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4940
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Sep 30, 2010

KSC-2010-4940

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3134
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Apr 26, 2011

KSC-2011-3134

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour majestically awaits liftoff on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy...

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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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