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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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Feb 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Media trucks with live satellite feeds fill the top of the mound where the NASA News...

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NASA image: Voices of MAVEN
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Nov 6, 2014

Voices of MAVEN

On September 21, 2014, NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN mission, or MAVEN, went into orbit around the...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Cedric David, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Cedric David, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Cedric David is part of the science team behind the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT)...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-713-024 (2-12 June 1998) --- A 70mm view, taken from Discovery, showing heavy Smoke in Mexico along the coast...

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Jul 17, 1999

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At Launch Pad 39-B, the Space Shuttle Columbia's payload bay doors close around the Chandra X-ray Observatory...

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Feb 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the “1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage of Discovery,” held at...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0852
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Jul 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39-B, a worker monitors the closing of Space Shuttle Columbia's payload...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0209
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Feb 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the “1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage of Discovery,” being...

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NASA image: NASA's Vantage Point to View Earth
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Apr 19, 2017

NASA's Vantage Point to View Earth

No planet is better studied than the one we actually live on. NASA's fleet of 26 Earth science spacecraft, supported...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0638
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Jun 7, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia sits on Launch Pad 39B less than two weeks after liftoff of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0353
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, a TRW technician checks the attachment of the solar panel array (out of sight...

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Mar 26, 1999

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Viewed from above in the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is seen with one of its solar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc548
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Apr 28, 1998

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Astronaut John Young (left), the keynote speaker at the Thirty-Fifth Space Congress, is presented with a model of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0363
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Mar 26, 1999

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TRW workers in the Vertical Processing Facility check equipment after deployment of the solar panel array above...

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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, TRW technicians get ready to attach and deploy a solar panel array on the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0707
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Jun 18, 1999

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Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, a worker keeps check on the transfer of the Chandra X-ray Observatory...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0704
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Jun 18, 1999

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Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is lifted by an overhead crane in order to...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0362
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Mar 26, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is observed after deployment of the solar panel...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0622
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Jun 1, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is lowered toward the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS)...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc547
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Apr 28, 1998

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Astronaut John Young (left), the keynote speaker at the Thirty-Fifth Space Congress, is presented with a model of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0621
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Jun 1, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory is moved toward the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS) in...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0705
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Jun 18, 1999

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Workers help set up the KSC payload canister transporter as it waits in the Vertical Processing Facility to retrieve...

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Jun 18, 1999

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Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, the KSC payload canister transporter (left) backs up to the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc549
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Apr 28, 1998

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Astronaut John Young (left), the keynote speaker at the Thirty-Fifth Space Congress, is presented with a model of...

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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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