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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: STS-125 Crew prepping for T-38 flights
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Apr 17, 2008

STS-125 Crew prepping for T-38 flights

JSC2008-E-035352 (17 April 2008) --- Astronauts Scott D. Altman (center), Gregory C. Johnson (foreground), STS-125...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3181
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Aug 2, 2013

KSC-2013-3181

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the MAVEN spacecraft, still in its shipping...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3185
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Aug 2, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the MAVEN spacecraft, still in its shipping...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Arrival
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Feb 12, 2020

Mars 2020 Rover Arrival

The Mars 2020 rover is offloaded from a C-17 aircraft at the Launch and Landing Facility, formerly known as the...

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NASA image: EVA 5 on Flight Day 8 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 18, 1997

EVA 5 on Flight Day 8 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

STS082-325-034 (17 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee (top), on the end of the Remote Manipulator System (RMS)...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS1 Good prepares for EVA4
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May 17, 2009

STS-125 MS1 Good prepares for EVA4

S125-E-009402 (17 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Good, STS-125 mission specialist, gets help in the donning of his...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Arrival
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Feb 12, 2020

Mars 2020 Rover Arrival

The Mars 2020 rover arrives at the Launch and Landing Facility, formerly known as the Shuttle Landing Facility, at...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

STS005-41-1311 (17 Nov. 1982) --- The Telesat Canada's ANIK C-3 satellite is deployed from its protective cradle in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4265
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Dec 6, 2013

KSC-2013-4265

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-17 transport aircraft carrying NASA's TDRS-L satellite opens its cargo doors on the ramp...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: Preparing for final drop test in Yuma
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May 10, 2022

Preparing for final drop test in Yuma

The Orion team prepares the parachute test vehicle for the final drop test which will qualify Orion's parachutes for...

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NASA image: STS 51-G crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building
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May 20, 1985

STS 51-G crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building

51G-S-117 (17 June 1985) --- 51-G crewmembers depart the Kennedy Space Center's operations and checkout building on...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 25, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Recovery and curation teams join a container with the science canister from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission aboard a C-17...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3183
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Aug 2, 2013

KSC-2013-3183

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the MAVEN spacecraft, still in its shipping...

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NASA image: NASA chief financial officer visits Stennis
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Aug 17, 2010

NASA chief financial officer visits Stennis

NASA Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Robinson (center) visited John C. Stennis Space Center on Aug. 17, touring...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4264
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Dec 6, 2013

KSC-2013-4264

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A C-17 transport aircraft carrying NASA's TDRS-L satellite opens its cargo doors on the ramp...

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NASA image: STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers reviews checklist in IML-1 module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers reviews checklist in IML-1 module

STS042-17-001 (22 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, mission specialist, looks over a checklist at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4268
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Dec 6, 2013

KSC-2013-4268

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers unload NASA's TDRS-L satellite from the hold of a C-17 transport aircraft at the...

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NASA image: InSight Spacecraft Arrival
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Feb 28, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Arrival

A U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California carrying NASA's Interior...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 25, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Recovery team members load a container with the science canister from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission onto a C-17...

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NASA image: SUBSA-BRAINS (BRazing of Aluminum alloys IN Space) space physics experiment
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Nov 17, 2021

SUBSA-BRAINS (BRazing of Aluminum alloys IN Space) space physics experiment

iss066e078282 (November 17, 2021) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn works on the SUBSA-BRAINS space physics...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 25, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

A C-17 Globemaster aircraft with the science canister from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission aboard takes off from Michael...

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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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