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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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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai (M.D., Ph.D.), representing the National Space Development Agency of Japan...

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Jan 13, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele, with the European Space Agency, gets help from a suit technician in the...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical

Technicians process mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory inside the...

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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 crew members exit the Operations and Checkout Building where they suited up before leaving for Launch Pad...

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Mar 26, 1998

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The STS-91 crew participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for their upcoming Space Shuttle mission at...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical
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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Electrical

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory are being processed inside the...

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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A flatbed trailer carrying the final components of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's...

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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of two final...

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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A flatbed trailer carrying the final components of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1291
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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Mission Commander Curtis L. Brown suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building prior to his trip to...

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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Mission Specialist Pedro Duque of Spain, representing the European Space Agency, suits up in the Operations...

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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the second...

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Jun 14, 2021

Landsat 9 EFS Photos - Mechanical

Mechanical and electrical support equipment for NASA’s Landsat 9 observatory are inside the Integrated Processing...

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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The final components of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory for the...

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Aug 12, 1999

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A C-5 air cargo plane lands at Kennedy Space Center carrying the payload flight hardware for the Third Hubble Space...

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Aug 12, 1999

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A C-5 air cargo plane opens to reveal a shipping container with payload flight hardware for the Third Hubble Space...

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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the nose of the...

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NASA image: SpaceX TESS Fairing Move
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Apr 3, 2018

SpaceX TESS Fairing Move

The payload fairing for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is moved inside the Payload Hazardous...

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Oct 9, 1998

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STS-95 Mission Specialist Stephen K. Robinson, with the help of Carlos Gillis, of Lockheed Martin, suits up in the...

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Oct 29, 1998

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The STS-95 crew gathers at their traditional pre-launch breakfast in the Operations and Checkout Building. Seated...

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Jan 14, 2000

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STS-99 Pilot Dominic Gorie suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building, as part of a flight crew equipment fit...

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Sep 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload canister #2 passes near the Operations and Checkout Building, in the background, on...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0071
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Jan 14, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss (Ph.D.) suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building, as part of a flight...

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Aug 13, 1999

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), a worker begins to open the protective covering over a part of...

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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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