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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: Artemis II Recovery Training
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Jan 29, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Training

Members from NASA’s Artemis Landing and Recovery team and the Department of War perform a final simulation of the...

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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-050 (5 April 2010) --- NASA commentator Mike Curie and astronaut Kathryn (Kay) Hire discuss the launch of...

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Nov 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft Approaches ISS
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May 25, 2012

Dragon Spacecraft Approaches ISS

ISS031-E-071135 (25 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1728
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Nov 21, 1997

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A spent solid rocket booster (SRB) from the STS-87 launch on Nov. 19 is lifted in a hoisting slip in the Hangar AF...

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Oct 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers on the deck of the Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - Fossum on JEM Kibo
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Jun 5, 2008

EVA 2 - Fossum on JEM Kibo

S124-E-006335 (5 June 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Fossum, STS-124 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud billows around Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2573
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Assistant Launch Director Mike Leinbach (right) speaks with NASA Commentator Mike Curie in...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1159
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Oct 9, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia completes the short journey from Orbiter Processing Facility Bay...

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NASA image: STS-124 EVA 2 JEM Zenith ACBM Prep
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Jun 5, 2008

STS-124 EVA 2 JEM Zenith ACBM Prep

S124-E-006383 (5 June 2008) --- Astronaut Ron Garan, STS-124 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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Sep 27, 2010

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

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NASA image: PACE-PAX _4096x2160_29.976fps_AAC_48kHz_Stereo_Progressive
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Sep 27, 2024

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PACE Postlaunch Airborne eXperiment (PACE-PAX) The PACE Postlaunch Airborne eXperiment (PACE-PAX) is a field...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4814
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Sep 22, 2010

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GULFPORT, La. -- This view from the captain's deck of Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - Fossum on JEM Kibo
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Jun 5, 2008

EVA 2 - Fossum on JEM Kibo

S124-E-006402 (5 June 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Fossum, STS-124 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4813
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Sep 22, 2010

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GULFPORT, La. -- At Gulfport, La., Michael Nicholas, captain M/V Freedom Star, guides NASA's solid rocket booster...

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NASA image: Astronauts Gardner and Allen during loading of Palapa B-2 in payload bay
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Nov 12, 1984

Astronauts Gardner and Allen during loading of Palapa B-2 in payload bay

51A-41-058 (12 November 1984) --- Astronaut Joseph P. Allen IV appears to be lifting weights. Astronaut Dale A....

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1787
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Jul 27, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The solid rocket booster recovery ship Freedom Star enters Port Canaveral with a spent...

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Oct 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the distance, a tug boat maneuvers the Pegasus barge out of the Turn Basin at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4818
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Sep 25, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This view is from the captain's deck of Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster...

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Jan 23, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In high bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4824
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Sep 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This view is from the deck of Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: Russian EVA 33
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Jun 24, 2013

Russian EVA 33

ISS036-E-011590 (24 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonauts Alexander Misurkin (left) and Fyodor Yurchikhin, both...

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Dec 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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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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