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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-02pd1494
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Oct 9, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The node structural test article (STA) arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESM and CMA Mate
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Sep 24, 2024

Artemis III ESM and CMA Mate

Teams began connecting the European Service Module 3 to the crew module adapter on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8352
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Dec 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crane lifts the airlock from the cargo bay of space shuttle Atlantis in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0633
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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the starboard hatch is ajar on the Node 2...

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NASA image: Orion gets a boost
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Nov 12, 2014

Orion gets a boost

The Orion spacecraft was lifted on top of the Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle at ULA's Launch Complex 37 on Nov. 12,...

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NASA image: Delta IV Heavy Centaur Stage Mate to Booster - Parker Solar Prob
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Mar 2, 2018

Delta IV Heavy Centaur Stage Mate to Booster - Parker Solar Prob

The second stage of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy is being mated to the common booster core inside the...

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NASA image: Detroit, Michigan, sits on the banks of the Detroit River
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Sep 26, 2025

Detroit, Michigan, sits on the banks of the Detroit River

iss073e0814049 (Sept. 26, 2025) --- Detroit, Michigan, sits on the banks of the Detroit River, which connects Lake...

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NASA image: View of the ISS stack in orbit after assembly
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Dec 13, 1998

View of the ISS stack in orbit after assembly

STS088-703-032 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- Blanketing clouds form the backdrop for this 70mm scene of the connected Zarya...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3772
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Jun 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers connect the solid rocket booster segment...

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NASA image: 1200739
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Aug 21, 2012

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FINAL DEMONSTRATION OF A WIRELESS DATA TASK SUPPORTED BY SLS ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT USED TO DEMONSTRATE REAL-TIME...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2029
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Apr 17, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians connect NASA's IRIS spacecraft to a fixture at Vandenberg where the spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5056
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is moved out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5117
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Workers escort space shuttle Endeavour as it is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3644
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Dec 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a technician sets up wiring for the...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

The New York-based artist team Geraluz, left, and WERC, right, and their son Amaru Alvarez, 5, pose for picture with...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Orbital Flight Test OVI Stack at VIF
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Nov 8, 2019

Orbital Flight Test OVI Stack at VIF

The Centaur upper stage is hoisted atop the United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in the...

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NASA image: Jezero Celebrates Jezero
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Sep 23, 2019

Jezero Celebrates Jezero

Eric Nelson, the U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, presents a framed letter to Snezana Ružičić, mayor of...

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NASA image: Interior views of the Mir Space Station
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Jun 2, 1997

Interior views of the Mir Space Station

STS084-305-018 (15-24 May 1997) --- As seen from the docked Soyuz hatchway, this 35mm view shows the interior of a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3631
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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, a technician explains how test equipment -- the blue monitor --...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

Amaru Alvarez, 5, the son of the artist team Geraluz and WERC and model for the mural, poses for picture with the...

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NASA image: View of STS-109 MS Linnehan and Grunsfeld during EVA 1
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Mar 4, 2002

View of STS-109 MS Linnehan and Grunsfeld during EVA 1

STS109-E-5452 (4 March 2002) --- Astronauts Richard M. Linnehan (partially visible on the end of Columbia's robotic...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1540
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Feb 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-130 Pilot Terry Virts Jr. moves closer to the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0686
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May 30, 2000

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Members of the STS-101 crew gather with families and friends at Patrick Air Force Base before departure for Houston....

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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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