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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: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of the historic marker on the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A view looking up from inside the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A view of the top of the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

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NASA image: GSDO Crawler Tread Removal
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Mar 28, 2014

GSDO Crawler Tread Removal

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ground...

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NASA image: X-31 wing removal
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May 18, 1995

X-31 wing removal

U.S. and German personnel of the X-31 Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Technology Demonstrator aircraft program...

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NASA image: GSDO Crawler Tread Removal
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Mar 28, 2014

GSDO Crawler Tread Removal

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ground...

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NASA image: Technicians carefully disassemble portions of the aperture mounting assembly from NASA's SOFIA aircraft in preparation for removal of the telescope
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Feb 12, 2008

Technicians carefully disassemble portions of the aperture mounting assembly from NASA's SOFIA aircraft in preparation for removal of the telescope

Technicians carefully disassemble portions of the aperture mounting assembly from NASA's SOFIA aircraft in...

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NASA image: Mastracchio during EMU FPS Remove and Replace OPS
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Apr 14, 2014

Mastracchio during EMU FPS Remove and Replace OPS

Expedition 39 flight engineer Rick Mastracchio poses for a photo with the replacement Fan Pump Separator (FPS) and...

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NASA image: WRS2 UPA DA Removal
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Nov 23, 2009

WRS2 UPA DA Removal

ISS021-E-032273 (23 Nov. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, holds...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule
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Oct 3, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule

S62-06148 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Close-up view of Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his...

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NASA image: New Outer Blanket Layer (NOBL) Installation EVA Animation Removal
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Aug 22, 2008

New Outer Blanket Layer (NOBL) Installation EVA Animation Removal

An animation showing the removal of degraded Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) from the Hubble Space Telescope's Bay 8...

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NASA image: First Use of Mars Rover Curiosity Dust Removal Tool
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Jan 7, 2013

First Use of Mars Rover Curiosity Dust Removal Tool

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the patch of rock cleaned by the first...

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NASA image: Veggie Ponds Germination Cap Remove
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Apr 28, 2019

Veggie Ponds Germination Cap Remove

iss059e035838 (4/28/2019) --- Documentation taken during removal of Germination Cap from each Veggie Ponds Module...

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NASA image: Canopy-Cockpit-Run Stall Equipment and Ground Points
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Feb 7, 2022

Canopy-Cockpit-Run Stall Equipment and Ground Points

Lockheed Martin technicians temporarily remove the canopy from the X-59 in preparation for final installation of the...

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NASA image: Mastracchio conducts CDRA troubleshooting in the US Lab
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Apr 4, 2014

Mastracchio conducts CDRA troubleshooting in the US Lab

Expedition 39 flight engineer Rick Mastracchio looks for a loose connection as he conducts troubleshooting...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Removal from Container, Lift to MPT
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Sep 26, 2020

Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Removal from Container, Lift to MPT

Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Removal from Container and Lift to MPT inside SpaceX PPF, SLC-4 VAFB.

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NASA image: DART Spacecraft Removal from Shipping Container, Move to SC Doll
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Oct 4, 2021

DART Spacecraft Removal from Shipping Container, Move to SC Doll

The DART spacecraft is removed from the shipping container and moved to the spacecraft dolly inside Astrotech at...

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NASA image: One of NASA Glenn's T-34C research aircraft is removed from t...
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Nov 7, 2018

One of NASA Glenn's T-34C research aircraft is removed from t...

One of NASA Glenn's T-34C research aircraft is removed from the hangar prior to a flight

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NASA image: Kuipers removes and replaces the PAM ORU of the PFS Unit
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Jan 31, 2012

Kuipers removes and replaces the PAM ORU of the PFS Unit

ISS030-E-117367 (31 Jan. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029725 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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NASA image: Mastracchio removing dewar tray from MELFI
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Nov 21, 2013

Mastracchio removing dewar tray from MELFI

ISS038-E-006757 (21 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029718 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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NASA image: Astrobnaut Cooper - Pre-Helmet Removal - Altitude Chamber
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Jan 1, 1963

Astrobnaut Cooper - Pre-Helmet Removal - Altitude Chamber

S63-03984 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, is pictured...

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NASA image: Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch
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Feb 25, 2011

Nespoli removes docking mechanism to the ATV Hatch

ISS026-E-029722 (25 Feb. 2011) --- As part of inverse activities onboard the International Space Station, European...

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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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