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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: KSC-05-S-00076
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Mar 29, 2005

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The International Space Station's research capabilities will get a boost when Space Shuttle Discovery makes its...

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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A serene scene surrounds Space Shuttle Atlantis as it begins rolling off Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Return
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Jul 9, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Return

After its successful parachute-assisted splashdown off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, at 11:29 p.m. EST on July...

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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, the newly delivered external...

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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, the newly delivered external...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0419a
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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, the newly delivered external...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1618
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Feb 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the girder for the new mobile...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft awaits the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage for a ride home. Orion launched into space on a...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Recovery

Recovery team members in rigid-hulled inflatable boats approach NASA's Orion spacecraft following its splashdown in...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft awaits the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage for a ride home. Orion launched into space on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1040
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Jan 6, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Orbital Sciences Corp. Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1976
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Apr 11, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane lifts a segment for a set of twin, full-size replica Solid Rocket Boosters SRBs in...

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NASA image: Orioni Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orioni Recovery

The U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage moves into place to recover NASA's Orion spacecraft following its splashdown in the...

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NASA image: Orion in the Well Deck of USS Anchorage
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion in the Well Deck of USS Anchorage

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is pulled safely into the well deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, following its...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Before dawn, the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer is being fueled on NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: OA-7 Transport from SSPF to PHSF
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Feb 23, 2017

OA-7 Transport from SSPF to PHSF

A KAMAG transporter with Orbital ATK's CYGNUS pressurized cargo module secured on top is moved inside the Payload...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 2 Activites
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Jan 18, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 6 (URT-6) - Day 2 Activites

Off the rear of the USS Anchorage, the Orion test article is pulled in by a winch line at the rear of the USS...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX 33rd Commercial Resupply Services Undocking – Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX 33rd Commercial Resupply Services Undocking – Thursday, February 26, 2026

Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, an unpiloted SpaceX Dragon undocked from the International Space...

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NASA image: Progress 14P separates from the ISS during Expedition 9
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Jul 30, 2004

Progress 14P separates from the ISS during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-17030 (30 July 2004) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, an unpiloted...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Before dawn on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), Steve...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0214
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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Before dawn on NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), Steve...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Recovery

NASA's Orion spacecraft awaits the U.S. Navy's USS Anchorage for a ride home. Orion launched into space on a...

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Nov 12, 1998

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, workers observe the loading of the crated Stardust spacecraft onto a trailer for...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 SpaceX Dragon CRS-29 Cargo Ship Departs International Space Station - Dec. 14, 2023
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Dec 21, 2023

Expedition 70 SpaceX Dragon CRS-29 Cargo Ship Departs International Space Station - Dec. 14, 2023

Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the...

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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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