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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: Payload Specialist Taylor Wang performs repairs on Drop Dynamics Module
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May 1, 1985

Payload Specialist Taylor Wang performs repairs on Drop Dynamics Module

51B-03-035 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Payload specialist Taylor G. Wang performs a repair task on the Drop Dynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1504
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Jan 29, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At complex 576E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane lifts Stage...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1835
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Dec 2, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers install a science panel on the spacecraft Stardust. Scheduled...

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Jun 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg AFB, the first stage of the Taurus rocket is moved out of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1556
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Feb 3, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Google Moon Press Conference
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Jul 19, 2009

Google Moon Press Conference

Miles O'Brien, former chief science and tech correspondent for CNN, speaks during a press conference, Monday, July...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

David DeVorkin, Senior Curator, Collection: Astronomy and space sciences speaks during a press briefing at the new...

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May 22, 2021

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iss065e056832 (May 22, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei services donor cell...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 22, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Sandra Cauffman, acting Director of NASA's Earth Science Division, is seen during a special session titled “Home...

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NASA image: Taylor E. Wang observes growth of crystals in VCGS aboard orbiter
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May 3, 1985

Taylor E. Wang observes growth of crystals in VCGS aboard orbiter

51B-14-038 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Payload specialist Taylor G. Wang manipulates a 1.5 centimeter diameter sphere...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1877
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Jun 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg AFB, the second stage of the Taurus rocket moves behind the third...

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NASA image: iss065e056808
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May 22, 2021

iss065e056808

iss065e056808 (May 22, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei services donor cell...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1872
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Jun 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg AFB, the third stage of the Taurus rocket is offloaded from the...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

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NASA image: SL3-111-01516
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Jul 1, 1973

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SL3-111-1516 (July-September 1973) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, Skylab 3 commander, uses a battery powered shaver in...

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NASA image: NASA to Explore Volcanoes, Coral Reefs, and Snowpacks
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Jan 12, 2017

NASA to Explore Volcanoes, Coral Reefs, and Snowpacks

2016 was a big year for NASA’s field campaigns studying our changing planet, and 2017 will be just as exciting. New...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-023
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Jul 14, 2008

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during a press briefing following a visit to Ames Earth Science Division...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1551
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Jan 27, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Space Launch Complex 576-E, Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1501
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Jan 29, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At complex 576E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane raises...

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NASA image: John Rhys-Davies at NASA Headquarters
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Mar 28, 2025

John Rhys-Davies at NASA Headquarters

Dr. Karen St. Germain, NASA director of the Earth Science Division, speaks with John Rhys-Davies, the actor best...

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NASA image: Celestial immunity
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May 22, 2021

Celestial immunity

iss065e058810 (May 22, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei services donor cell...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1884
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Jun 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg AFB, the first stage of the Taurus rocket is being moved onto the...

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Jun 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Building 1555's west bay at Vandenberg AFB, the second stage of the Taurus...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1550
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Jan 27, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --In Space Launch Complex 576-E, Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Stages 1...

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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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