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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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Apr 17, 1998

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STS-90 Mission Specialist Richard Linnehan, D.V.M., sits in a chair during suitup activities in the Operations and...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Trailing fire from its engines and solid rocket boosters, space shuttle Atlantis...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis breaks away from its earthly ties as it leaps into the sky amid...

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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission STS-108, the second...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc490
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Apr 17, 1998

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STS-90 Mission Commander Richard Searfoss sits in a chair during suitup activities in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY (GT-6) - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - MISC.
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Dec 15, 1965

PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY (GT-6) - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - MISC.

S65-61806 (15 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, Gemini-6 prime crew pilot, is seen through spacecraft...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaving a trail of smoke below and lighting the lagoon waters nearby, space shuttle...

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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames shoot out from beneath the solid rocket booster propelling Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronaut Collins and cosmonaut Titov organize TIPS paper messages
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Feb 3, 1995

Astronaut Collins and cosmonaut Titov organize TIPS paper messages

STS063-86-028 (3-11 Feb 1995) --- On the Space Shuttle Discovery's middeck, astronaut Eileen M. Collins and...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Tracy Dyson’s Launch to the Space Station Scrubbed Part 2
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Mar 21, 2024

NASA Astronaut Tracy Dyson’s Launch to the Space Station Scrubbed Part 2

An abort was automatically commanded by ground support equipment ahead of the March 21 launch attempt of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Artist Rendition of InSight
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Aug 20, 2012

Artist Rendition of InSight

Artist rendition of the InSight (Interior exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport)...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Hurtling away from the clouds of smoke and steam, space shuttle Atlantis hurtles into...

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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Billows of smoke and steam roll away from Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission STS-108, the second...

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Sep 23, 2009

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STS93-S-009 (23 July 1999) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39B to begin the five-day STS-93...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Boosted by the columns of flame from the solid rocket boosters, space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Tracy Dyson’s Launch to the Space Station Scrubbed Part 1
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Mar 21, 2024

NASA Astronaut Tracy Dyson’s Launch to the Space Station Scrubbed Part 1

An abort was automatically commanded by ground support equipment ahead of the March 21 launch attempt of the Soyuz...

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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery kicks off the Fourth of July fireworks with its own fiery...

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The blue Florida sky helps silhouette space shuttle Atlantis as it hurtles into space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0217
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At least one bird retreats from the blazing space shuttle Atlantis as it roars into...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Suit-Up and Walkout
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Aug 1, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Suit-Up and Walkout

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 members play the traditional card game with NASA astronaut chief Joe Acaba, inside the Neil A....

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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Twin columns of fire help propel space shuttle Atlantis into space on mission STS-122...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc487
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Apr 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-90 Mission Specialist Dafydd (Dave) Williams, M.D., with the Canadian Space Agency...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3202
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May 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This diagram of a space shuttle orbiter's avionics bay 5 shows the location of aft load...

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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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