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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-99pp1190
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Oct 7, 1999

KSC-99pp1190

After the ribbon-cutting opening the Consolidated Support Operations Center at ROCC, Cape Canaveral Air Station,...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 8, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

The official STS-38 crew portrait includes the following 5 astronauts (front left to right): Frank L. Culbertson,...

MSFC
NASA image: iss01e5117
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Dec 1, 2000

iss01e5117

ISS01-E-5117 (December 2000) --- This westerly-looking view over north Harris County featuring Lake Houston and the...

JSC
NASA image: National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test 
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Dec 2, 2020

National Campaign Conducts December Dry Run Test 

Ames Research Center researchers from left to right Yasmin Arbab,  Faisal Omar and Mark Snycerski on the Advanced...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Nov 5, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

The seventh mission dedicated to the Department of Defense (DOD), the STS-38 mission, launched aboard the Space...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC00pp1091
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC00pp1091

During opening ceremonies of the 2000 International Law Enforcement Games, astronaut Sam Durrance addresses an...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0853
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01pp0853

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During his visit to KSC for the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-100,...

KSC
NASA image: STS-48 crewmembers, in LESs, prepare to for emergency egress training at JSC
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Jul 25, 1991

STS-48 crewmembers, in LESs, prepare to for emergency egress training at JSC

S91-43614 (25 July 1991) --- The astronaut crewmembers for NASA's STS 48 mission, attired in orange partial pressure...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 12, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-48 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on September 12, 1991 at 7:11:04 pm. Five astronauts...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation - Texas Wildfire
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Jun 19, 2011

Earth Observation - Texas Wildfire

ISS028-E-008374 (21 June 2011) --- One of the Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

JSC
NASA image: STS-62 onboard crew portrait
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Mar 5, 1994

STS-62 onboard crew portrait

STS062-17-025 (4-18 March 1994) --- The five veteran astronaut crewmembers for NASA's STS-62 mission pose for the...

JSC
NASA image: Rafael Navarro Mountain
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Apr 5, 2021

Rafael Navarro Mountain

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover used its Mastcam to take an image of this hill, nicknamed "Rafael Navarro Mountain"...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-01pp0847
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01pp0847

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At a launch observation site, State Education Commissioner Charlie Crist (left) talks...

KSC
NASA image: Columbia in blue sky after the STS-62 launching
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Mar 4, 1994

Columbia in blue sky after the STS-62 launching

STS062-S-055 (4 March 1994) --- A low-angle view captures early stages of the sixteenth launch of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Sep 12, 1991

STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS048-S-171 (12 Sept 1991) --- With five astronauts and the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) onboard, the...

JSC
NASA image: Earth Observation - Texas Wildfire
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Jun 19, 2011

Earth Observation - Texas Wildfire

ISS028-E-008373 (21 June 2011) --- One of the Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

JSC
NASA image: Astronauts Casper and Gemar prepare to use cameras
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronauts Casper and Gemar prepare to use cameras

STS062-06-030 (4-18 March 1994) --- With cameras in hand two of the STS-62 astronauts prepare to take pictures of...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1091
Image
Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1091

During opening ceremonies of the 2000 International Law Enforcement Games, astronaut Sam Durrance addresses an...

KSC
NASA image: Latest Mars Aircraft Prototype Flies
Image
Mar 13, 2020

Latest Mars Aircraft Prototype Flies

From left Eric Becker watches as Nathan Sam, Robert 'Red' Jensen and Justin Hall attach a Prandtl-M aircraft onto...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-83p-0240
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Aug 30, 1983

KSC-83p-0240

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A powerful electrical storm created an eerie tapestry of light in the skies near Space...

KSC
NASA image: Advanced Data Acquisition and Telemetry System
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Sep 15, 2016

Advanced Data Acquisition and Telemetry System

The Advanced Data Acquisition and Telemetry System team includes front row from left Mario Soto, Sam Habbal, Tiffany...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0849
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Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01pp0849

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- State Education Commissioner Charlie Crist (background, right) talks to students from...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Oct 2, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-48 crew portrait includes (front row left to right): Mark N. Brown, mission specialist; John O. Creighton,...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0855
Image
Apr 19, 2001

KSC-01pp0855

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Students from Ronald McNair Magnet School, Cocoa, Fla., gather outside the school bus,...

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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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