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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 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this close-up aerial view, the Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3387
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired space shuttle astronaut Susan Kilrain waves to spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Crew Walkout
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Aug 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Crew Walkout

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli waves to NASA leadership as she and fellow crewmates Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin...

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NASA image: Small Satellite TEMPEST-D Sees Hurricane Dorian off Coast
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Aug 29, 2019

Small Satellite TEMPEST-D Sees Hurricane Dorian off Coast

TEMPEST-D — a weather-observing satellite the size of a cereal box — captured imagery of Hurricane Dorian off the...

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Oct 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Waves lap the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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May 1, 2001

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NASA_EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After landing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., the STS-100 crew poses for a photograph...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Lower Body Negative Pressure Study.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Lower Body Negative Pressure Study.

STS050-291-027 (25 June-9 July 1992) --- Astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar uses a Doppler to collect medical data from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3376
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. – Retired Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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May 27, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-96 Mission Specialist Daniel T. Barry waves after donning his launch...

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Sep 8, 2000

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The STS-106 crew wave to onlookers as they rush to the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B. From left to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3088
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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis roars into the cloudy sky above Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Control Center Activities

Members of the Artemis I launch team are at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3456
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May 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, a sling in the mate/demate device suspends space...

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Jul 23, 1997

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The STS-85 flight crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building during Terminal Countdown...

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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, a smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Janet Kavandi waves after donning her...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Suit-Up
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Suit-Up

Inside the suit-up room in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39A as space...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX CRS-29 Liftoff
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Nov 9, 2023

NASA's SpaceX CRS-29 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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Sep 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the clean room at NASA’s Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS),...

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NASA image: STS-109 crew walkout to van
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Mar 1, 2002

STS-109 crew walkout to van

STS109-S-021 (1 March 2002) --- The STS-109 crew members wave to onlookers as they stride out from the Operations...

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NASA image: Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities

Members of the Artemis I launch team are at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

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Feb 6, 2001

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The STS-98 crew, gathered at Launch Pad 39A one day before launch, wave and give a thumbs up. From left, they are...

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NASA image: Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Firing Room Activities

Members of the Artemis I launch team are at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Walk-Out
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Walk-Out

NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley (left) and Robert Behnken wave as they exit the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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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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