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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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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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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 3, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 prime crew members NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, front left, and Russian cosmonauts Oleg Novitskiy,...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1912
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery on top of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1144
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May 26, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC00padig059
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour and the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) start backing through...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00154
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Jun 2, 2005

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The first EVA, first spacewalks, will be mainly dedicated to demonstration of the repair techniques. Steve and I...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1343
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Sep 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew strides out of the Checkout and Operations Building on their way to...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Crew Walkout
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Mar 3, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Crew Walkout

Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, back left, NASA astronauts Jeanette Epps, back right, Michael Barratt,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3464
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Nov 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at the railroad yard at NASA's Kennedy Space Center stand ready to secure the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0537
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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-05pd-0238
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Feb 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew look at Discovery, the...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Crew Walkout
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Aug 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Crew Walkout

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, right, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, left, Japan Aerospace...

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Jan 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Working near the top of a solid rocket booster, NASA and United Space Alliance SRB...

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Oct 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure...

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NASA image: STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training
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Sep 15, 2009

STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training

JSC2009-E-207903 (15 Sept. 2009) --- STS-131 and Expedition 22/23 crew members participate in a joint training...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1341
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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-05PD-1907
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Aug 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, with the orbiter Discovery on top...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4646
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Sep 13, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery is attached to its...

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NASA image: VP Harris Hosts NASA, Disney Pixar for STEM Events
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Jun 17, 2022

VP Harris Hosts NASA, Disney Pixar for STEM Events

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff pose for a group photo with Former NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3056
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 crew members eagerly stride from the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0137
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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: Expedition 31 Soyuz TMA-04M Docking to ISS
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May 17, 2012

Expedition 31 Soyuz TMA-04M Docking to ISS

View from the balcony of the Russian Mission Control Center shows live television of the Expedition 31 crew members...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0540
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May 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Hail-inflicted divots in the foam insulation are identified by number on the top of...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig059
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour and the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) start backing through...

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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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