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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: jsc2008e040725 - Panorama view of Apollo 11 Lunar surface photos taken by Astronaut Neil Armstrong at Tranquility Base of a crater Armstrong noted during the Lunar Module descent. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 11 images starting with frame A
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May 20, 2008

jsc2008e040725 - Panorama view of Apollo 11 Lunar surface photos taken by Astronaut Neil Armstrong at Tranquility Base of a crater Armstrong noted during the Lunar Module descent. The panoramas were built by combining Apollo 11 images starting with frame A

jsc2008e040725 - Panorama view of Apollo 11 Lunar surface photos taken by Astronaut Neil Armstrong at Tranquility...

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NASA image: KSC-63-MA9-122
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May 14, 1963

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CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. -- Hangar 'S' -- Mercury workers and news media are greeted by astronaut L. Gordon Cooper as he...

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NASA image: What's Up: September 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 1, 2019

What's Up: September 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

In this month's sky, look for lovely crescent Moons at the start and end of the month. The September equinox brings...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-01719
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Sep 17, 2003

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The PF2 segment is an engineering model used to verify the fligh design and the flight manufacturing procedures...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00079
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Jul 13, 2009

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NASA's Closeout Crew help the STS-127 astronauts with their gear before entering the orbiter. Endeavour is set to...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00078
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Jul 13, 2009

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The STS-127 astronauts wave to the media and Kennedy employees as they head to NASA's Astrovan. Endeavour is set to...

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NASA image: 2017 KSC Honor Awards
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Mar 6, 2018

2017 KSC Honor Awards

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to the audience at the start of the center's annual Honor...

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NASA image: Charles Bolden First Day As Administrator
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Jul 16, 2009

Charles Bolden First Day As Administrator

Charles F. Bolden, Jr. enters the NASA Administrator's office to start his first day as the 12th administrator of...

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NASA image: X-56B Begins New Flight Series
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Apr 19, 2021

X-56B Begins New Flight Series

The X-56B remotely piloted aircraft takeoff marks the start of a new flight series. The flight was April 19 at...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-0387
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Jul 16, 1969

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Personnel within the Launch Control Center watch the Apollo 11 liftoff from Launch Complex 39A today at the start of...

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Jul 26, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Space Shuttle Discovery is awaiting the...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00086
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Jul 15, 2009

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Endeavor's external tank falls away as the shuttle roars upward.Endeavour is set to start a 16-day mission that will...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00073
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Jul 12, 2009

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STS-127 crew are suited up and headed for the launch pad in NASA's silver Astrovan. Endeavour is set to start a...

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NASA image: ISS@25: Building and Updating Space Station
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Dec 7, 2023

ISS@25: Building and Updating Space Station

The International Space Station represented cutting-edge technology from the start and steady upgrades keep the...

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NASA image: Commander Wilcutt works on the Zvezda / Service Module during STS-106
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Sep 12, 2000

Commander Wilcutt works on the Zvezda / Service Module during STS-106

STS106-E-5142 (12 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, mission commander, works to prepare the...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials
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Nov 1, 2005

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

Yuriy Yekhanurov, Prime Minister of Ukraine, left, and NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, walk together prior to...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0224-042
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Oct 15, 2009

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Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Center Director S. Pete Worden, ______, Jack Boyd, Lewis Braxton, III, Tim...

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NASA image: What's Up: January 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jan 1, 2021

What's Up: January 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in January 2021? Mark Earth's closest approach to the Sun for the year, called...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00074
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Jul 12, 2009

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The STS-127 astronauts are helped into their seats by NASA's Closeout Crew. Endeavour is set to start a 16-day...

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NASA image: 2017 KSC Honor Awards
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Mar 6, 2018

2017 KSC Honor Awards

The color guard stands at attention as the national anthem is sung before the start of NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: KSC-72PC-0596
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Nov 21, 1972

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Apollo 17 Astronauts, front to rear, Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans and Harrison H. Schmitt walk to the transfer...

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NASA image: Rotor Blade Test in the NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jan 22, 1957

Rotor Blade Test in the NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

One of the first helicopter tests in the 40 x 80 wind tunnel. John McCloud, pictured, started helicopter work in the...

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NASA image: Observing a Record Atlantic Storm Season from Space on This Week @NASA September 18, 2020
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Sep 18, 2020

Observing a Record Atlantic Storm Season from Space on This Week @NASA September 18, 2020

Observing a record Atlantic storm season, smoke from western fires seen moving east, and the start of a new solar...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00072
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Jul 12, 2009

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Live coverage of shuttle Endeavour's liftoff on the STS-127 mission to the International Space Station...

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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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