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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: Orion team watches the spacecraft return
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion team watches the spacecraft return

Astronaut John Casper and Lockheed Martin's Carol Webber watch Orion's parachutes open during the Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: MGBX - MS Thomas in Spacelab
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Sep 18, 2012

MGBX - MS Thomas in Spacelab

STS083-302-002 (4-8 April 1997) --- At the MidDeck Glove Box (MGBX), astronaut Donald A. Thomas, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Arrival and Processing
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Apr 9, 2018

ECOSTRESS Arrival and Processing

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal...

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NASA image: STS-91 crew is greeted at the hatch by Mir 25 crewmembers
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Aug 24, 2016

STS-91 crew is greeted at the hatch by Mir 25 crewmembers

STS091-379-015 (2-12 June 1998) --- Astronauts Charles J. Precourt (left) and Andrew S.W. Thomas reunite moments...

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NASA image: Wetherbee, Shepherd and Usachev in the ISS Node 1/Unity module after docking
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Mar 10, 2001

Wetherbee, Shepherd and Usachev in the ISS Node 1/Unity module after docking

STS102-E-5094 (10 March 2001) --- Left to right, astronaut James D. Wetherbee, STS-102 commander; cosmonaut Yury V....

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2720
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Apr 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Florida...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: LAUNCH Health Forum
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Oct 30, 2010

LAUNCH Health Forum

Tom Kalil, Deputy Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, opens the LAUNCH: Health...

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NASA image: Orion Window Panel Complete for Front-Row View on Artemis Moon M
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Aug 14, 2020

Orion Window Panel Complete for Front-Row View on Artemis Moon M

The first element machined for the Artemis III Orion crew module – a cone panel with openings for windows, designed...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist (MS) Ride adjusts headset (HDST) on middeck
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Jun 24, 1983

Mission Specialist (MS) Ride adjusts headset (HDST) on middeck

STS007-11-495 (18-24 June 1983) --- Astronaut Sally K. Ride, STS-7 mission specialist, communicates with ground...

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NASA image: Orion Window Panel Complete for Front-Row View on Artemis Moon M
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Aug 10, 2020

Orion Window Panel Complete for Front-Row View on Artemis Moon M

The first element machined for the Artemis III Orion crew module – a cone panel with openings for windows, designed...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall Raises Flag at New Headquarters Building
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Jan 26, 2022

NASA Marshall Raises Flag at New Headquarters Building

On Jan. 26, 2022, the U.S. and NASA flags were raised at Building 4221 to mark the transfer of headquarters to that...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0636
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Mar 25, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians in the Space Station Processing Facility prepare to open the starboard...

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NASA image: iss070e024780
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Nov 14, 2023

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iss070e024780 (Nov. 14, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft (foreground) that carried NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara...

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NASA image: Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop
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Jan 21, 2026

Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop

Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, gives...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Women in Science Panel
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May 17, 2013

Sally Ride Women in Science Panel

Sally Ride's life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, Chair of the Board of Sally Ride Science, talks during a program...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2933
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Jun 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, guests participate in an early...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1011
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Jan 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable poster with NASA's Commercial Crew Program (CCP) logo. CCP is leading...

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NASA image: Wildlife Photography - Birds
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Dec 14, 2017

Wildlife Photography - Birds

A wild turkey is seen at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kennedy shares a boundary with the Merritt Island...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

Kate Calvin, NASA’s Chief Scientist, speaks before the ribbon cutting ceremony to open NASA’s Earth Information...

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NASA image: Cassidy looks through window into the PMA-2 during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 17, 2009

Cassidy looks through window into the PMA-2 during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006705 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, STS-127 mission specialist, peers through a window...

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NASA image: How We Are Going to the Moon - 4K
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Dec 19, 2019

How We Are Going to the Moon - 4K

While Apollo placed the first steps on the Moon, Artemis opens the door for humanity to sustainably work and live on...

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NASA image: Shared meal between STS-84 and Mir 23 crews
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Jun 23, 1997

Shared meal between STS-84 and Mir 23 crews

STS084-360-010 (15-24 May 1997) --- On Russia's Mir Space Station's Base Block, Mir-23 flight engineer Aleksandr I....

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1801
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Jul 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the early morning hours, the encapsulated Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) passes...

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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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