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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-2010-2533
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Time-elapsed photography captures space shuttle Discovery's path to orbit. Liftoff from...

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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-032312 (12 March 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin, part...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6708
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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, a United...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2600
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Rising on a column of fire, space shuttle Discovery heads toward space after liftoff from...

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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-5328 (18 September 2000) --- Backdropped against Earth's horizon, the International Space Station (ISS) is...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5647
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Nov 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to work...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2528
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's engines ignite at 6:21 a.m. EDT April 5 for liftoff of the STS-131...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1123
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Jan 8, 2010

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

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5646
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Nov 11, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, this view gives a look inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2550
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The light from the solid rocket boosters and main engines of space shuttle Discovery is...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1959
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Apr 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, right, shows a space shuttle low-temperature...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0518
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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: KSC-04-S-00338
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Oct 22, 2004

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It might be considered the ultimate observation deck and it's bound for the International Space Station. The Cupola...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4978
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Sep 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, the Cupola module is being...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6677
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Dec 7, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a rack...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1486
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Nov 3, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialist James H. Newman gives a thumbs up on his nighttime arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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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-2010-2624
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A cloud of smoke and steam builds around Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: View of MS Williams transporting the new CMG to the Z1 Truss during EVA 2
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Aug 13, 2007

View of MS Williams transporting the new CMG to the Z1 Truss during EVA 2

S118-E-07036 (13 Aug. 2007) --- While anchored to the foot restraint on the Canadarm2, astronaut Dave Williams,...

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NASA image: Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20
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Jan 30, 2020

Bartolomeo Unboxing for SpaceX CRS-20

Airbus workers inspect the Bartolomeo platform after it was unpacked from its shipping container in the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4981
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Sep 1, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, the Cupola module is being...

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NASA image: Anderson during EVA 3
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Apr 13, 2010

Anderson during EVA 3

ISS023-E-022807 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Scott and Doi conduct tool evaluations during second EVA of STS-87
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Dec 3, 1997

Scott and Doi conduct tool evaluations during second EVA of STS-87

STS087-341-004 (3 Dec. 1997) --- Backdropped over Africa, Takao Doi, international mission specialist representing...

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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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