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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-04pd1103
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May 5, 2004

KSC-04pd1103

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During filming at KSC, Shirish R. Patel (left, with KSC’s International Space Station...

KSC
NASA image: KARS Park Shoreline Restoration
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Aug 4, 2022

KARS Park Shoreline Restoration

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd2056
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Jul 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: jsc2013e100685
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Dec 21, 2013

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Photo Date: 12/21/2013 Location: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231 Subject: ISS Flight Controllers during Expedition 38's...

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 1, 2023

What's Up: June 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in June 2023? Mars and Venus draw closer throughout the month, while Saturn...

JPL
NASA image: Artemis Generation Roundtable
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Jun 20, 2023

Artemis Generation Roundtable

Kenneth Wright, Senior Policy Analyst and Innovation Lead in NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy,...

HQ
NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Erica Rodgers, Science and Technology Partnerships Lead in NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist, speaks during a...

HQ
NASA image: Observations Reshape Basic Plasma Wave Physics
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Mar 31, 2017

Observations Reshape Basic Plasma Wave Physics

New light has been shed on the invisible forces shaping our near-Earth environment, unveiling a fundamental physical...

GSFC
NASA image: Astronauts Kimiya Yui and Zena Cardman train inside the cupola to use the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Oct 17, 2025

Astronauts Kimiya Yui and Zena Cardman train inside the cupola to use the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss073e0886350 (Oct. 17, 2025) --- Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Kimiya Yui of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 "What's on Board?" Science Briefing
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May 31, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 "What's on Board?" Science Briefing

Miriam Sargusingh, project lead for the Capillary Structures for Exploration Life Support, or CSELS, experiment,...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Testing
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May 26, 2015

Orion Heat Shield Testing

THE ORION HEAT SHIELD, WHICH WAS AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER FROM MARCH-MAY 2015 FOR ENGINEERING AND...

MSFC
NASA image: jsc2019e062140
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Oct 16, 2019

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jsc2019e062140 (10/16/2019) --- Preflight Side view of the iSIM-IOD flight unit. The iSIM, integrated Standard...

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NASA image: Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour
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Sep 18, 2019

Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour

Langston University student Courtney Miller, left, interacts with Kennedy Space Center Veggie Project Manager Trent...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary "Return to Pad" with Michael Collins
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary "Return to Pad" with Michael Collins

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) Briefing

Dave Crisp, OCO-2 science team leader, JPL talks during an Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) science briefing,...

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NASA image: Emulate_AVATAR_OrganChip_gloved
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Jan 14, 2026

Emulate_AVATAR_OrganChip_gloved

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 30, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

Workers monitor the progress of the rollback of the launch gantry from the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: 1201057
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Oct 26, 2012

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NASA RESEARCHER DR. DAVID SMITH AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALA., IS LEADING A THREE-YEAR...

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NASA image: 1201056
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Oct 26, 2012

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NASA RESEARCHER DR. DAVID SMITH AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALA., IS LEADING A THREE-YEAR...

MSFC
NASA image: Installing a Carrier Panel on Endeavor in OPF 2
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Jan 19, 2007

Installing a Carrier Panel on Endeavor in OPF 2

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians Jesus Rodrigues (left) and James Johnson install a leading edge...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Symphony Orchestr
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Jun 1, 2018

NASA Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Symphony Orchestr

Conductor Emil de Cou leads the National Symphony Orchestra during the "Space, the Next Frontier" event celebrating...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1753
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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chickasaw Tribal Elder Lee Frazier leads the dedication to the astronauts of STS-113...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1101
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May 5, 2004

KSC-04pd1101

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sashikant Dhawan (left), costume director with a film crew from India, and Shirish R....

KSC
NASA image: NASA Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Symphony Orchestr
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Jun 1, 2018

NASA Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Symphony Orchestr

Conductor Emil de Cou speaks after leading the National Symphony Orchestra during the "Space, the Next Frontier"...

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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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