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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: 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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Jun 25, 2008

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

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT BEAN, ALAN - KSC
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Aug 14, 1973

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT BEAN, ALAN - KSC

S73-31973 (August 1973) --- Scientist-astronaut Owen K. Garriott, Skylab 3 science pilot, looks at a map of Earth at...

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

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

Ed Weiler, associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA, speaks during a press briefing at...

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NASA image: STS-40 Spacelab Life Science 1 (SLS-1) module in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Spacelab Life Science 1 (SLS-1) module in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)

STS040-610-010 (5-14 June 1991) --- The blue and white Earth forms the backdrop for this scene of the Spacelab Life...

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NASA image: Payload bay with Spacelab pointing to Earth's surface
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Nov 5, 1995

Payload bay with Spacelab pointing to Earth's surface

STS073-326-021 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- The darkness of space and the Atlantic coast of southern Africa...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1886
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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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NASA image: NASA Science Live: To the Moon and Beyond [Episode 1]
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Feb 27, 2019

NASA Science Live: To the Moon and Beyond [Episode 1]

Welcome to the first episode of NASA Science Live, an opportunity for you to come behind-the-scenes and get to know...

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NASA image: Seeing Earth as Only NASA Can
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Apr 22, 2025

Seeing Earth as Only NASA Can

NASA missions have shared unique views of our home planet for more than 60 years. In that time, science and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1547
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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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NASA image: SL3-115-01837
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Aug 1, 1973

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SL3-115-1837 (August 1973) --- Astronaut Owen K. Garriott, Skylab 3 science pilot, retrieves an imagery experiment...

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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, and John Rhys-Davies, the actor best known for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1552
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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-2009-1555
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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: H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4
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Aug 9, 2013

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4

ISS036-E-030730 (9 Aug. 2013) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 grapples the unpiloted Japanese...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1554
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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...

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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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Jun 25, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg AFB, the third stage of the Taurus rocket is moved into Building...

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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: KSC-2009-1549
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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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NASA image: KSC-08pd1878
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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 third stage of the Taurus...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1500
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Jan 29, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Stage 0 of the Taurus XL launch vehicle for the Orbiting Carbon Observatory...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1834
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Dec 2, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers get ready to install a science panel on the spacecraft...

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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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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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