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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: View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its closing fly around during STS-106
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Sep 18, 2000

View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its closing fly around during STS-106

S106-E-5319 (18 September 2000) --- Backdropped against Earth's horizon, the International Space Station (ISS) is...

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NASA image: View of MS Williams transporting the new CMG during EVA 2
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Aug 13, 2007

View of MS Williams transporting the new CMG during EVA 2

S118-E-06998 (13 Aug. 2007) --- While anchored to the foot restraint on the Canadarm2, astronaut Dave Williams,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2520
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Payload technicians and Jet Propulsion Laboratory personnel set aside a shipping cover after...

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Apr 2, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Fog settles around the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6699
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Dec 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space shuttle main engine is delivered to...

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Apr 20, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew examine equipment...

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NASA image: Sellers and Dyson in the Cupola Module during Joint Operations
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May 21, 2010

Sellers and Dyson in the Cupola Module during Joint Operations

S132-E-008987 (21 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Piers Sellers, seen here with space station crew member Tracy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2571
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA officials including Bryan O'Connor, Chief of Safety and Mission Assurance (left),...

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Oct 18, 2019

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The International Space Station Expedition 61 crew pauses for a photo as NASA Astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2512
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032313 (12 March 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin, part...

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NASA image: LC 39 Press Site Mural
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Jan 10, 2022

LC 39 Press Site Mural

A mural painted by Florida artist Christopher Maslow adorns the northwest exterior wall of the Press Site News...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB
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Apr 4, 2025

Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB

Employees at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida take photos of the official Artemis II mission crew insignia...

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Apr 21, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew get a close look...

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NASA image: View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its closing fly around during STS-106
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Sep 18, 2000

View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its closing fly around during STS-106

S106-E-5324 (18 September 2000) --- Backdropped against Earth's horizon, the International Space Station (ISS) is...

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NASA image: View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its closing fly around during STS-106
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Sep 18, 2000

View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its closing fly around during STS-106

S106-E-5302 (18 September 2000) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is seen with the U.S.-built Unity node...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2293
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Apr 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, or MPPF, at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6101
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Nov 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040597 (17 March 2009) --- An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin, part...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2553
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud threatens to obscure the view of space shuttle Discovery as it hurtles...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 Move
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Mar 18, 2019

Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3 Move

A forklift moves the transportation container carrying NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3, or OCO-3, payload to a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB
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Apr 4, 2025

Artemis II Mission Patch on VAB

The official Artemis II mission crew insignia is projected on the exterior of the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6707
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Dec 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2516
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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Payload technicians and Jet Propulsion Laboratory personnel prepare to remove shipping covers...

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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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