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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: Usachev, Voss and Gernhardt install cables in Quest airlock
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Jul 16, 2001

Usachev, Voss and Gernhardt install cables in Quest airlock

S104-E-5106 (16 July 2001) --- From left to right, cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two mission commander,...

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NASA image: Greeting between STS-79 commander and Mir 22 commander after docking
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Sep 19, 1996

Greeting between STS-79 commander and Mir 22 commander after docking

STS79-E-5090 (19 September 1996) --- Cosmonaut Valeri G. Korzun, Mir-22 commander, greets his American counterpart -...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jerry Ross on RMS holds on to ACCESS device
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Dec 1, 1985

Astronaut Jerry Ross on RMS holds on to ACCESS device

61B-41-019 (26 Nov. ? 3 Dec. 1985) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, one of NASA flight 6l-B's mission specialists,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5121
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Workers escort space shuttle Endeavour as it is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1798
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Dec 4, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialist Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev, a Russian cosmonaut, is assisted with his ascent and...

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NASA image: STS-130 Endeavour Launch
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Feb 8, 2010

STS-130 Endeavour Launch

Guests look on from the terrace of Operations Support Building II as space shuttle Endeavour launches from pad 39A...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

John Sherwin of the Florida Solar Energy Center in Cocoa speaks during the Energy Action Day employee event held in...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 37, the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5065
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2451
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Sep 12, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane lowers the Harmony, the Italian-built...

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Dec 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the wiring is checked and validated...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of the ISS for use on HSF Website
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Jan 1, 2007

Current Configurations of the ISS for use on HSF Website

JSC2007-E-02930 (January 2007) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8356
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Dec 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts the airlock from the cargo bay of space shuttle Atlantis in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: MS Reilly at work on Endeavour
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Mar 4, 1998

MS Reilly at work on Endeavour

S89-E-5534 (22-31 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut James F. Reilly, mission...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Move
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Aug 24, 2017

Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Move

A NASA KAMAG transporter moves the Space Launch System’s launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) to an area where...

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NASA image: iss069e056939
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Aug 14, 2023

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iss069e056939 (Aug. 14, 2023) --- The Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf in this...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1799
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Dec 4, 1998

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STS-88 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross is assisted with his ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white room at...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESM and CMA Mate
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Sep 24, 2024

Artemis III ESM and CMA Mate

Teams began connecting European Service Module 3 to the crew module adapter on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, inside the...

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NASA image: Currie on aft flight deck during grapple
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Jan 11, 1999

Currie on aft flight deck during grapple

STS088-361-022 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie, mission specialist, works at the controls of the...

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NASA image: Unboxing a  New NASA Spacecraft: ICON Rollout
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Oct 19, 2018

Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft: ICON Rollout

Go behind the scenes as we unbox NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, after its arrival at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0686
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May 30, 2000

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Members of the STS-101 crew gather with families and friends at Patrick Air Force Base before departure for Houston....

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NASA image: Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft: Spacecraft Mate
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Oct 19, 2018

Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft: Spacecraft Mate

Go behind the scenes as we unbox NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, after its arrival at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: iss072e423864
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Jan 3, 2025

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iss072e423864 (1/3/2025) — A view of the CLINGERS Cubesats attached to Astrobee aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5081
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Vehicle Assembly Building doors are opened ahead of the moving of space shuttle Endeavour...

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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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