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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: Graphic representation of STS-99 Endeavour during SRTM
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Feb 4, 2000

Graphic representation of STS-99 Endeavour during SRTM

JSC2000E01556 (January 2000) --- With its C-band and X-band outboard antennae at work, the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

A portrait of Rep. Overton Brooks, D-Louisiana, former Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew
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Jul 30, 2009

Earth Observations taken by STS-127 Crew

S127-E-012776 (30 July 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, a Dual RF Astrodynamic...

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NASA image: Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report
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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

Copies of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee report are seen at a press conference where the committee...

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NASA image: Garan conducts ISSAC installation in the US Lab
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May 6, 2011

Garan conducts ISSAC installation in the US Lab

ISS027-E-023644 (6 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight engineer, works with ISS...

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NASA image: Music is Space Event
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Mar 27, 2013

Music is Space Event

jsc2013e020086 (3/27/2013) --- JSCs Digital Learning Network hosts a live International Space Station (ISS) downlink...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft fires its Draco engines
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Dec 29, 2025

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft fires its Draco engines

iss074e0103137 (Dec. 29, 2025) --- A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft fires its Draco engines, an independent propellant...

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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident Board,...

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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board look over Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident Board,...

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Jun 25, 2024

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jsc2024e043200 (10/9/2020) --- The Redwire Space ADvanced Space Experiment Processor (ADSEP) is a fully automated,...

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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board are in the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0358
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (left), chairman of the Columbia Accident...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0371
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Columbia Accident Investigation Board looks at...

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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (right), chairman of the Columbia Accident...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and Tom Young, chairman, JWST Independent Review Board are seen before...

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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board are in the Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Feb 9, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065185 (2/9/2023) --- Burleson Independent School District’s Mission 17 flight team for Lavender Seed...

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Jan 25, 2021

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iss064e025973 (Jan., 25, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins services hardware...

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Jan 17, 2022

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iss066e114415 (Jan. 6, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari replaces hardware...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0381
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From part of the scaffolding in the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the...

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NASA image: Music is Space Event
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Mar 27, 2013

Music is Space Event

jsc2013e020091 (3/27/2013) --- JSCs Digital Learning Network hosts a live International Space Station (ISS) downlink...

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NASA image: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is separated from New Jersey by the Delaware River
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Dec 20, 2025

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is separated from New Jersey by the Delaware River

iss074e0002935 (Dec. 20, 2025) --- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—the United States’ first capital and the city where...

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NASA image: Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report
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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

Chairman of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee Norman Augustine answers a reporters question during a press...

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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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