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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: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, back to the camera, is greeted by NASA officials at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2047
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is lowered into the transfer...

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NASA image: Expedition 49 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2016

Expedition 49 Preflight

The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft, encapsulated in its fairing, is rotated from a horizontal position back into a vertical...

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NASA image: jsc2021e037881
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Mar 11, 2021

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jsc2021e037881 (3/11/2021) --- A preflight photo of one seed package of the Seeds and Martian Yeast investigation....

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NASA image: STS-105 Expedition 2 Return
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Aug 23, 2001

STS-105 Expedition 2 Return

JSC2001-E-25825 (23 August 2001) --- Scott J. Horowitz, STS-105 commander, signs an autograph for a young visitor in...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0142
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Feb 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour sits on Launch Pad 39A waiting for the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1968
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Aug 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This snail was photographed near the NASA Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: STS-79 and Mir 22 gift exchange ceremony
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Sep 20, 1996

STS-79 and Mir 22 gift exchange ceremony

STS79-E-5180 (20 September 1996) --- The entire crews of STS-79 and Mir-22 are shown during a gift exchange ceremony...

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NASA image: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

Clouds and the Sun illuminate the sky on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

Tom Hoffman, InSight Project Manager, NASA JPL, left, and Bruce Banerdt, InSight Principal Investigator, NASA JPL,...

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NASA image: Garan and Fossum in airlock prior to EVA 1
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Jun 3, 2008

Garan and Fossum in airlock prior to EVA 1

Attired in their Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuits, astronauts Mike Fossum (right) and Ron Garan,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1991
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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the crawlerway, Space Shuttle Atlantis reverses direction and begins rolling back...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  

ISS028-E-015116 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: CME Blow Out
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Jun 25, 2015

CME Blow Out

A substantial coronal mass ejection, or CME, blew out from side of the Sun, giving us a great view of the event in...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-030084 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the port wing of the space shuttle Discovery was provided by...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Oct 22, 2010

USA Science and Engineering Festival

Children react as a tiny Mars Rover rolls over their backs at the USA Science and Engineering Festival, Saturday,...

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28
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Oct 15, 2014

Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5109
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Sep 12, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- (ED09-0253-16) This unusual overhead view shows Space Shuttle Discovery enclosed...

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NASA image: The seven-member Expedition 73 crew gathers for a portrait inside the Kibo laboratory module
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Dec 29, 2025

The seven-member Expedition 73 crew gathers for a portrait inside the Kibo laboratory module

iss074e0006146 (Dec. 8, 2025) --- The seven-member Expedition 73 crew gathers for a portrait inside the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0499
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Mar 6, 2001

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The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with orbiter Columbia on top taxis at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip....

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NASA image: Group Photo with Coffee
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Nov 25, 2008

Group Photo with Coffee

ISS018-E-009514 (25 Nov. 2008) --- Astronauts Michael Fincke (left, front row), Expedition 18 commander; Chris...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Robotics Work Station (RWS) in the US Laboratory
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Dec 5, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Robotics Work Station (RWS) in the US Laboratory

ISS018-E-010564 (5 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, uses a computer at the robotics...

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NASA image: STS-113 crew food tasting at bldg 17 food lab
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Jan 9, 2002

STS-113 crew food tasting at bldg 17 food lab

JSC2002-E-01668 (9 January 2002) --- The STS-113 crewmembers are briefed by dietitians during food tasting in the...

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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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