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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-2010-4396
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Aug 17, 2010

KSC-2010-4396

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Launch Pad 39A is seen from the Saturn Causeway....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00241
Video
Dec 7, 2006

KSC-06-S-00241

The Discovery astronauts walk to the silver van that transports them to Launch Pad 39B. On this mission, the crew...

KSC
NASA image: National Federation of the Blind Braille Coin
Image
Jul 30, 2009

National Federation of the Blind Braille Coin

NAME sings the National Anthem at a ceremony where senior NASA officials presented the NFB with two Louis Braille...

HQ
NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range
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Feb 25, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range

The DC-8 in flight near Lone Pine, Calif. In the foreground are the Sierra Nevada Mountains, covered with winter...

AFRC
NASA image: STS-41 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Dec 3, 1999

STS-41 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

STS041-S-001 (May 1990) --- The STS-41 crew patch, designed by the five astronaut crew members, depicts the space...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0186-005
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Jul 30, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0186-005

NASA Ames Robotics Academy Interns at the Lunar Science Institute (LSI) building 17 Interns: David Black, Michael...

ARC
NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 in OV-102's payload bay silhouetted against RCS firing
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 in OV-102's payload bay silhouetted against RCS firing

STS035-28-006 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- STS-35 Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) telescopes, in on-orbit operating position...

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NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Access ports, one on each side of the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG), will allow scientists to place large...

MSFC
NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson talks with 7-year old Tre Rahaman, left, and 4-year old Amira Rahaman, along with...

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NASA image: NASA Researchers Prepare for Airborne Wildfire Study
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Nov 21, 2024

NASA Researchers Prepare for Airborne Wildfire Study

NASA’s B200 King Air team includes, from left, principal engineer Cory Hill, operations engineer KC Sujan, pilot...

AFRC
NASA image: Crew portrait during 51-B mission
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May 2, 1985

Crew portrait during 51-B mission

51B-101-025 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- A new twist to the traditional on-orbit group portrait was added by the...

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NASA image: jsc2018e050015
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May 21, 2018

jsc2018e050015

jsc2018e050015 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 56 backup crewmember Anne...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd1851
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Jun 30, 2008

KSC-08pd1851

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the leading edge of the wing on space shuttle Endeavour with an reinforced...

KSC
NASA image: Binar-1 Preflight Imagery
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Mar 3, 2021

Binar-1 Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052201 (3/2/2021) --- One of the payload cameras is installed into the Binar-1 flight model. The custom-made...

JSC
NASA image: High-gain Antenna & Terrain
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Jul 6, 1997

High-gain Antenna & Terrain

Areas of rocky Martian terrain are seen in this image, taken by the Imager for Mars Pathfinder (IMP) on Sol 2....

JPL
NASA image: Sangihe Island, Indonesia
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Nov 8, 2021

Sangihe Island, Indonesia

Canadian-based Baru Gold is hoping to start gold mining on the Indonesian island of Sangihe this year. The company's...

JPL
NASA image: National Federation of the Blind Braille Coin
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Jul 30, 2009

National Federation of the Blind Braille Coin

Mark Riccobono, executive director of the Jernigan Institute of the National Federation of the Blind, right, accepts...

HQ
NASA image: Stuffed Snoopy wearing cap and sporting a Space Shuttle emblem
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Feb 22, 2000

Stuffed Snoopy wearing cap and sporting a Space Shuttle emblem

JSC2000-01580 (22 February 2000) --- Snoopy, who has had a long history with the astronauts and Houston's Mission...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-2651
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Apr 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2651

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a simulated launch countdown, STS-134 Mission Specialist Michael Fincke checks the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01pp0318
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Feb 15, 2001

KSC-01pp0318

The STS-102 crew heads to the silver Astrovan after leaving the Operations and Checkout Building. In front, left to...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 2000

Space Shuttle Projects

This is the crew insignia for STS-97 which delivered, assembled, and activated the U.S. electrical power system...

MSFC
NASA image: View of Hadley Delta from top hatch of Apollo 15 Lunar Module after landing
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Jul 31, 1971

View of Hadley Delta from top hatch of Apollo 15 Lunar Module after landing

AS15-87-11748 (31 July 1971) --- A view of Hadley Delta, looking southeasterly, as photographed from the top hatch...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-2659
Image
Apr 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2659

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During a simulated launch countdown, STS-134 Pilot Greg H. Johnson checks the fit of his...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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May 9, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-16599 (9 May 2006) --- Wave sets and tidal currents in the Gulf of California are featured in this image...

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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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