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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 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mike Williams, a thermal protection system technician with United Space Alliance, arranges...

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NASA image: Studying Orion's heat shield
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May 6, 2015

Studying Orion's heat shield

Engineers from NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, California, and Marshall Space Flight Center in...

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Apr 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, external tank...

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Jun 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Emergency Response Team officers from the center's Protective Services branch of NASA's...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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Jan 27, 2021

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iss064e026978 (Jan. 27, 2021) --- NASA spacewalker and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Victor Glover is pictured...

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NASA image: Providencia Island, Colombia
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Dec 7, 2020

Providencia Island, Colombia

Providencia Island, located in the Caribbean Sea, is part of Colombia even though located 800 km northwest of...

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Nov 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Segments of a giant crane arrive by truck to Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Apr 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, external tank...

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Apr 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers push the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft toward the Pegasus XL...

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Aug 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Columbia sits inside an protective tent used to keep out moisture. The orbiter is next...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5

S125-E-009696 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s...

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Feb 24, 2001

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[Photo courtesy of Boeing photographer Bob Williams.] The orbiter Columbia, atop a modified Boeing 747, rolls under...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5

S125-E-009688 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nichole Ayers trims Astronaut Takuya Onishi's hair
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May 31, 2025

Astronaut Nichole Ayers trims Astronaut Takuya Onishi's hair

iss073e0120070 (May 31, 2025) --- Astronauts Takuya Onishi of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) and Nichole...

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NASA image: Cosmic-Ray Energetics and Mass (CREAM) Processing - Bonding
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Jun 20, 2017

Cosmic-Ray Energetics and Mass (CREAM) Processing - Bonding

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians and engineers remove...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle in the Rain
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Apr 25, 2023

Baby Eagle in the Rain

A young alligator rests on a concrete structure at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 25, 2023....

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Mar 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) is covered with protective panels for...

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Jul 16, 2022

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iss067e205449 (July 16, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins wears personal...

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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour is towed by a diesel-powered tractor into the Orbiter Processing...

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May 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An Orion test capsule sits inside a temporary clean room in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulated NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside payload fairings on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in the...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman treats bioprinted liver tissues inside a portable glovebag
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman treats bioprinted liver tissues inside a portable glovebag

iss073e0606879 (Sept. 5, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman treats bioprinted...

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Dec 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., a worker removes the protective...

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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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