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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: KSC-00pp0632
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May 14, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-101 crew wave at media and photographers at KSC's Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1857
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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), a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0436
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke encompass the Delta II rocket with NASA's THEMIS spacecraft aboard as...

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NASA image: Bright Feature Appears in Titan Kraken Mare
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Nov 10, 2014

Bright Feature Appears in Titan Kraken Mare

Two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) images from the radar experiment on NASA's Cassini spacecraft show that, between...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0580
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Apr 26, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Mission Specialist Mary Ellen Weber waves as she is helped with her...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0412
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Feb 16, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Delta II rocket with the THEMIS spacecraft atop sits ready for launch on Pad 17-B...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiments package
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May 10, 1972

Apollo 17 Lunar Surface Experiments package

S72-37260 (November 1972) --- The remote antenna for the Lunar Seismic Profiling Experiment, Numbered S-203, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5149
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Sep 21, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the back of the...

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NASA image: Hexagon Crater
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Sep 11, 2019

Hexagon Crater

This image is located along the margin between Terra Cimmeria and Elysium Planitia. This boundary region is typified...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Walkout
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Jun 1, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Walkout

NASA, Boeing, and ULA leadership wave as the crew transport vehicle carrying NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2394
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-119 Commander Lee Archambault, waving, and Pilot Tony Antonelli exit the crew transport...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032400 (4 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0248
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Feb 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the upper level of the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3321
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The U.S. flag waves proudly in front of a replica of a Mercury-Redstone rocket at Complex...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew walkout to van
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Jun 2, 2008

STS-124 crew walkout to van

STS124-S-006 (31 May 2008) --- After suiting up, the STS-124 crewmembers pause alongside the Astrovan to wave...

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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

NASA commentator Derrol Nail, at left, talks with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson during the Artemis I launch...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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May 9, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-019482 (9 May 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0806
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- As night falls on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Endeavour touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0118
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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Commander Kevin Kregel waves as he suits up during final launch...

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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

Derrol Nail, NASA launch commentator, works at his console during Artemis I launch countdown inside Firing Room 1 of...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1922
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Aug 25, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During suit check, STS-115 Mission Specialist Steven MacLean waves in confidence about...

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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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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking
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Jun 8, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 56 flight engineers Ricky Arnold of NASA, left, Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos, center, and Commander Drew...

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NASA image: Vibration Testing of JUICE Mission's RIME Radar Transmitter
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Sep 21, 2020

Vibration Testing of JUICE Mission's RIME Radar Transmitter

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory built and shipped the receiver, transmitter, and electronics necessary to complete...

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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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