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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: SpaceX Crew-1 Crew Walkout
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Crew Walkout

NASA astronauts Victor Glover, front left, Mike Hopkins, front right, Shannon Walker, back left, and Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew leaves the Operations and Checkout bldg at KSC
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Oct 23, 2007

STS-120 crew leaves the Operations and Checkout bldg at KSC

STS120-S-005 (23 Oct. 2007) --- After suiting up, the STS-120 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views a Crater at 'Jau'
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Aug 3, 2023

Curiosity Views a Crater at 'Jau'

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this 360-degree view showing an impact crater in a location nicknamed "Jau."...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Prelaunch
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Oct 23, 2012

Expedition 33 Prelaunch

Expedition 33/34 crew members, NASA Astronaut and Flight Engineer Kevin Ford, front left, Russian Cosmonaut and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1172
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a Mobile Launcher Platform, nears the opening to high bay...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1330
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew strides out of the Operations and Checkout Building after suiting up...

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NASA image: STS-122 crew leave the Operations and Checkout bldg at KSC
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Feb 7, 2008

STS-122 crew leave the Operations and Checkout bldg at KSC

STS122-S-014 (7 Feb. 2008) --- After suiting up, the STS-122 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0137
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Jan 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis moves past palm trees on its way back to the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1378
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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - For the second time in two days, the STS-121 crew walks out of the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1177
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1170
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a Mobile Launcher Platform, makes its way slowly toward...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0549
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May 18, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance technician Don Pataky prepares to enter a tented area around the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0538
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May 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside High Bay 1 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), John Blue, with United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4067
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Dec 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the NASA Railroad yard at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the locomotive moves the train for...

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NASA image: jsc2013e090725
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Oct 22, 2013

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At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 38/39 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the...

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NASA image: KSC01padig026
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Jan 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis (background, right) approaches the doors of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1168
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, atop a Mobile Launcher Platform, nears the opening to high bay...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1138
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours, the Crawler_Transporter is in place under Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building
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Dec 9, 2006

STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building

STS116-S-005 (9 Dec. 2006) --- After suiting up, the STS-116 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC01padig023
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Jan 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis is framed by palms and winter-stripped branches as it wends its...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1339
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Sep 4, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its rotating service structure (RSS) rotated back, the Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0533
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May 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At a juncture in the crawlerway, a crawler transporter slowly moves Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container
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Dec 10, 2014

Orion is Taken From Ship & Put in Shipping Container

The Orion crew module has been secured in the crew module transportation fixture at the Mole Pier at Naval Base San...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1145
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May 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform atop the...

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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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