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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-2010-4853
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Sep 27, 2010

KSC-2010-4853

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, pulls the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5819
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Oct 24, 2009

KSC-2009-5819

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Tugboats safely deliver the Pegasus barge, carrying external tank 134, to the dock in the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

Researcher Dr. Yi Li developed a technique to manipulate certain characteristics of plant growth such as...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2594
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Apr 5, 2010

KSC-2010-2594

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery begins its ascent into the predawn sky over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2575
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Sep 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker sews a parachute being prepared for an upcoming test at the Parachute...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2588
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Apr 5, 2010

KSC-2010-2588

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery is seen from above at the moment of ignition before it launches off...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1699
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1699

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39B at 2:46:00...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0031
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Jan 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This new C-band, 3 megawatt radar with a 50-foot dish antenna has recently been...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5814
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Oct 24, 2009

KSC-2009-5814

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bright sun and blue sky herald the passage of the Pegasus barge, carrying external tank...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Training
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Jan 27, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Training

Off the coast of California, NASA’s Artemis Landing and Recovery team and the Department of War that will work...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft Approaches ISS for Grapple
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May 25, 2012

Dragon Spacecraft Approaches ISS for Grapple

ISS031-E-071146 (25 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is about to be grappled by the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft grappled by SSRMS
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May 25, 2012

Dragon Spacecraft grappled by SSRMS

ISS031-E-070790 (25 May 2012) --- With clouds and land forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft...

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NASA image: STS-77 landing view
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Jun 3, 1996

STS-77 landing view

STS077-S-012 (29 May 1996) --- As its drag chute is released on Runway 33 at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2572
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Sep 26, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker prepares a parachute for an upcoming test at the Parachute Refurbishment...

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NASA image: Artemis 1 Crew Module and Service Module Stacking
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Jul 16, 2019

Artemis 1 Crew Module and Service Module Stacking

Engineers and technicians monitor the progress as the Orion crew module for Artemis 1 is moved by crane on July 16,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4828
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Sep 27, 2010

KSC-2010-4828

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, pulls the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-131 EVA 3 PLB Setup and ATA LMC Install
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Apr 13, 2010

STS-131 EVA 3 PLB Setup and ATA LMC Install

S131-E-009444 (13 April 2010) --- Dwarfed by space shuttle Discovery, NASA astronauts Rick Mastracchio (right) and...

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NASA image: STS-131 Launch from Firing Room 4
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Launch from Firing Room 4

STS131-S-054 (5 April 2010) --- Bill Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Space Operations, intently watches...

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NASA image: Russian EVA 33
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Jun 24, 2013

Russian EVA 33

ISS036-E-011440 (24 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, Expedition 36 flight engineer, participates...

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NASA image: KSC-99pd0272
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Mar 6, 1999

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During final matches at the 1999 Southeastern Regional robotic competition at the KSC Visitor Complex, referees in...

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NASA image: STS-124 third EVA
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Jun 8, 2008

STS-124 third EVA

S124-E-007322 (8 June 2008) --- Astronaut Ron Garan, STS-124 mission specialist, participates in the mission's third...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1672
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Aug 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Remote Manipulator System (RMS), also known as the Canadian robotic arm, for the...

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NASA image: Anderson in PLB
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Apr 13, 2010

Anderson in PLB

S131-E-009482 (13 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson, STS-131 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4854
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Sep 27, 2010

KSC-2010-4854

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers aboard Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, disconnect...

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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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