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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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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - The STS-114 crew poses with the employees in the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment...

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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the STS-114 crew listen to Paul Gutierrez (right), SRB associate program...

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NASA image: STS-47 Payload Specialist Mohri conducts visual stability experiment in SLJ
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 Payload Specialist Mohri conducts visual stability experiment in SLJ

STS047-204-006 (12 - 20 Sept 1992) --- Dr. Mamoru Mohri, payload specialist representing Japan's National Space...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the Japanese Ambassador’s
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Jun 9, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Astronauts at the Japanese Ambassador’s

Koji Tomita, Japan's Ambassador to the US, second from left, poses for a picture with NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2...

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NASA image: Official Astronaut Candidate Class of 1996 Group Photograph in T
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Nov 5, 1996

Official Astronaut Candidate Class of 1996 Group Photograph in T

S96-18546 (5 Nov. 1996) --- Following their selection from among 2,400 applicants, the 44 astronaut candidates begin...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 1999

International Space Station (ISS)

The International Space Station (ISS) is an unparalleled international scientific and technological cooperative...

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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Leaders from space agencies around the world participate in a news briefing following...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3732
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Jun 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 crew members pose for the traditional...

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NASA image: OCO-3 and STP-H6 for SpaceX CRS-17
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Mar 23, 2019

OCO-3 and STP-H6 for SpaceX CRS-17

NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3 (OCO-3) and Space Test Program-Houston 6 (STP-H6) are in view installed in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4315
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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 crew members are greeted by NASA...

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NASA image: sts127-s-076
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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-076 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on landing Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: sts127-s-080
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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-080 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches landing Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1202
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Aug 7, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Blasting through the hazy late morning sky, the Space Shuttle Discovery soars from...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd2065
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Mar 31, 2004

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - The STS-114 patch design signifies the return of the Space Shuttle to flight and...

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NASA image: sts127-s-070
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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-070 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches landing Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: sts127-s-078
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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-078 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on landing Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: sts127-s-077
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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-077 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: sts127-s-071
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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-071 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches landing Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4320
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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-127 crew pause on the runway next to space shuttle Endeavour after their landing that...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc1205
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Aug 7, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Blasting through the hazy late morning sky, the Space Shuttle Discovery soars from...

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NASA image: sts127-s-074
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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-074 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: sts127-s-072
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Jul 31, 2009

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STS127-S-072 (31 July 2009) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4318
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Jul 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Standing beneath space shuttle Endeavour after its landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1203
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Aug 7, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Blasting through the hazy late morning sky, the Space Shuttle Discovery soars from...

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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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