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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: The Drive for Better Fuels NASA Employee
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Jan 15, 2025

The Drive for Better Fuels NASA Employee

Tim Stiglets’ work at NASA’s Stennis Space Center gives him a front-row seat to the growth and opportunity potential...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Soyuz Rollout
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Oct 9, 2018

Expedition 57 Soyuz Rollout

A security helicopter moves a heard of horses away from the train tracks in advance of the Soyuz rocket being rolled...

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NASA image: Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.
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Mar 4, 2015

Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.

iss042e296526 (3/4/2015) --- Photographic documentation taken prior to collection of surface and air samples using...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00018
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Mar 10, 2011

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For more than 40 years, the twin crawler-transporters at NASA's Kennedy Space Center have slowly traveled the gravel...

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NASA image: Liftoff of Shuttle Challenger for STS 51-L mission
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Jan 28, 1986

Liftoff of Shuttle Challenger for STS 51-L mission

51L-S-156 (28 Jan. 1986) --- The space shuttle Challenger lifted off from Pad 39B Jan. 28, 1986 at 11:38 a.m. (EST)...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

Launch pad worker Chris Cassidy lays down grease on the tracks of the rotating service structure (RSS) on launch pad...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

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NASA image: DSC00747
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Oct 16, 2011

DSC00747

The Orion avionics team participates in a successful End to End 02 test between Mission Control Center (MCC) Houston...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 13, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-70 crew patch depicts the Space Shuttle Discovery orbiting Earth in the vast blackness of space. The primary...

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NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Stephen Merkowitz
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Stephen Merkowitz

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

GSFC
NASA image: Expedition 59 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 12, 2019

Expedition 59 Soyuz Rollout

Security inspects the railroad tracks ahead of the Soyuz rocket being transported to the launch pad, Tuesday, March...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1960
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Apr 3, 2014

KSC-2014-1960

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The NASA Railroad track borders a creek that often serves as a popular gathering place for...

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NASA image: Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.
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Mar 4, 2015

Microbial Observatory - 1 sample collection.

iss042e296534 (3/4/2015) --- Photographic documentation taken prior to collection of surface and air samples using...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0800
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Apr 12, 2001

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While an overhead crane lifts the GOES-M satellite at Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., workers check the underside. The...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission
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Jan 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission

The NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft was prepared to support the Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission
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Jan 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 Supports IMPACTS Mission

The NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft supported the Investigation of Microphysics and Precipitation for Atlantic...

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NASA image: Hi Shielding Mass Single Event Environment (HiMassSEE) Kit 1
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Aug 25, 2011

Hi Shielding Mass Single Event Environment (HiMassSEE) Kit 1

jsc2011e080236 (8/25/2011) --- A preflight view of Hi Shielding Mass Single Event Environment (HiMassSEE) Kit 1...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1415
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Jun 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., one of two counterweights is being...

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NASA image: View of MS2 Bresnik working on the FD during STS-129
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Nov 18, 2009

View of MS2 Bresnik working on the FD during STS-129

S129-E-006587 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, uses a handheld laser ranging...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0801
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Apr 12, 2001

KSC-01PP-0801

With the GOES-M satellite tilted on a workstand at Astrotech, Titusville, Fla, workers check out a part of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 reentry photograph
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Dec 27, 1968

Apollo 8 reentry photograph

S69-15592 (27 Dec. 1968) --- This Apollo 8 re-entry photograph was taken by U.S. Air Force Airborne Lightweight...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Tortoise
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Dec 13, 2016

Nature Photography - Tortoise

A turtle makes its way along the sand near railroad tracks at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0662
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May 18, 2000

KSC-00pp0662

At Cape Canaveral Air Force skid strip, the Centaur upper stage is placed aboard a transporter after arriving aboard...

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NASA image: TDRS-M Liftoff
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Aug 18, 2017

TDRS-M Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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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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