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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: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA's QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0995
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Jun 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Black storm clouds hang over the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center,...

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NASA image: U.S.S. Hornet moves toward the Apollo 12 Command Module to retrieve it
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Nov 24, 1969

U.S.S. Hornet moves toward the Apollo 12 Command Module to retrieve it

U.S.S. Hornet, prime recovery vessel for the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission, moves toward the Apollo 12 Command...

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NASA image: A view of the Earth taken from the ISS
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Mar 10, 2001

A view of the Earth taken from the ISS

STS102-E-5113 (10 March 2001) --- An out-the-window view shows part of the Space Shuttle Discovery over land. A...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4916
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Sep 10, 2012

KSC-2012-4916

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technician latch the doors closed over the nose gear during a landing gear functional test on...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Jul 19, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration

A small rover is driven over a visitor at the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall, Friday,...

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NASA image: X-59 Test Pilot Exits the Aircraft After First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

X-59 Test Pilot Exits the Aircraft After First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson steps out of the X-59 after successfully completing the aircraft’s first flight Tuesday,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0994
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Jun 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Black storm clouds roll in over the Vehicle Assembly Building, bringing thunder and...

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NASA image: Views of Endeavour's payload bay and an Earth limb taken during STS-99
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Feb 12, 2000

Views of Endeavour's payload bay and an Earth limb taken during STS-99

STS099-703-082 (11-22 February 2000) --- Part of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft cargo bay, its vertical...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

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NASA image: Trinity County, California: Change
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Jul 23, 2012

Trinity County, California: Change

Forest fires and logging are the two main drivers of change in this area within Trinity National Forest in northern...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0251
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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-107, long, flexible debris comes...

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NASA image: Laser Mapping The Earth
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Jun 9, 2014

Laser Mapping The Earth

NASA scientist Bryan Blair introduces a laser mapping sensor known as LVIS (the Land, Vegetation, and Ice Sensor),...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA's QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4915
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Sep 10, 2012

KSC-2012-4915

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician surveys the closed doors over the nose gear on space shuttle Atlantis as it is...

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NASA image: 03pd1527
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May 4, 2003

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May 4, 2003, Kazakhstan. From the seat of a Russian Helicopter, Bob Cabana (L), Director of Flight Crew Operations...

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NASA image: Expedition 6 Landing
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May 3, 2003

Expedition 6 Landing

From the seat of a Russian helicopter, Bob Cabana, left, Director of Flight Crew Operations and astronaut Michael...

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NASA image: E-14969
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May 27, 1966

E-14969

The HL-10, seen here parked on the ramp, was one of five lifting body designs flown at NASA's Dryden Flight Research...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

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NASA image: Expedition Six landing views
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May 4, 2003

Expedition Six landing views

May 4, 2003, Kazakhstan. From the seat of a Russian Helicopter, Bob Cabana (L), Director of Flight Crew Operations...

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NASA image: NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA QSF18 Flight Operations Crew Debriefs Flight

The flight operations crew for NASA’s QSF18 flight series debriefs following a flight with the F/A-18 research...

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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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