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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: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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Feb 11, 2014

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

ISS038-E-045009 (11 Feb. 2014) --- The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD), in the grasp of the Kibo laboratory...

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NASA image: Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon
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Mar 30, 2025

Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon

iss072e921629 (March 30, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 "What's on Board?" Science Briefing
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May 31, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 "What's on Board?" Science Briefing

Jeremy Banik, principle investigator the Roll-Out Solar Array, or ROSA, demonstration, speaks to members of social...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 24, 2015

Earth Observation

ISS045E028447 (09/25/2015) --- Sunlight shines on the International Space Station as it flies approximately 250...

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NASA image: Earth's atmopsheric glow underneath star trails
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Apr 2, 2025

Earth's atmopsheric glow underneath star trails

iss072e940709 (April 2, 2025) --- This long duration photograph looks out from a window on the cupola revealing...

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Nov 28, 2022

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iss068e025633 (Nov. 28, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Josh Cassada works on cargo...

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NASA image: iss038e056389
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Feb 25, 2014

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ISS038-E-056389 (25 Feb. 2014) --- A set of NanoRacks CubeSats is photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member after...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

s114e7235 (8/6/2005) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, this aft view of the International Space Station was...

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NASA image: iss038e056380
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Feb 25, 2014

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ISS038-E-056380 (25 Feb. 2014) --- A set of NanoRacks CubeSats is photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member after...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1427
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Aug 6, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Expedition Three crew (right) listen to...

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NASA image: VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - Workers in the NASA spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base prepare to rotate the framework containing one of four solar panels to be installed on the Gravity Probe B spacecraft. Installing each array is a 3-day process and includes a functional deployment test. The Gravity Probe B mission is a relativity experiment developed by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Stanford University and Lockheed Martin. The spacecraft will test two extraordinary predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity that he advanced in 1916: the geodetic effect (how space and time are warped by the presence of the Earth) and frame dragging (how Earth’s rotation drags space and time around with it). Gravity Probe B consists of four sophisticated gyroscopes that will provide an almost perfect space-time reference system. The mission will look in a precision manner for tiny changes in the direction of spin.
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Nov 3, 2003

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - Workers in the NASA spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base prepare to rotate the framework containing one of four solar panels to be installed on the Gravity Probe B spacecraft. Installing each array is a 3-day process and includes a functional deployment test. The Gravity Probe B mission is a relativity experiment developed by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Stanford University and Lockheed Martin. The spacecraft will test two extraordinary predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity that he advanced in 1916: the geodetic effect (how space and time are warped by the presence of the Earth) and frame dragging (how Earth’s rotation drags space and time around with it). Gravity Probe B consists of four sophisticated gyroscopes that will provide an almost perfect space-time reference system. The mission will look in a precision manner for tiny changes in the direction of spin.

NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1973

Skylab

The Saturn V vehicle, carrying the unmarned orbital workshop for the Skylab-1 mission, lifted off successfully and...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing: B-Roll
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Dec 6, 2017

Parker Solar Probe: Environmental Testing: B-Roll

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe passed laser illumination testing the week of Nov. 27, 2017. During this test, each...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0121
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Jan 9, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2, workers oversee removal of the solar array on the 2001...

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Jan 9, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly & Encapsulation Facility -2, workers help guide the solar array from the 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0124
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Jan 9, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2, workers help guide the solar array from the 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0490
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Mar 13, 2001

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Workers testing in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) stand alongside the 2001 Mars Odyssey...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2418
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Medical personnel aboard a helicopter arrive at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Nov 19, 1982

Around Marshall

The Space Platform was first conceived as a launching site for deep space exploration. The original idea was to...

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Jan 9, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility -2, the solar array from the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter is...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2417
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Helicopters with medical personnel arrive at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0123
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Jan 9, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly & Encapsulation Facility -2, the solar array from the 2001 Mars Odyssey Orbiter is moved...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0121
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Jan 9, 2001

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In the Spacecraft Assembly & Encapsulation Facility -2, workers oversee removal of the solar array on the 2001 Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3788
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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119...

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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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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - Workers in the NASA spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base...

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