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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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jsc2008e040725 - Panorama view of Apollo 11 Lunar surface photos taken by Astronaut Neil Armstrong at Tranquility...
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. -- Hangar 'S' -- Mercury workers and news media are greeted by astronaut L. Gordon Cooper as he...
In this month's sky, look for lovely crescent Moons at the start and end of the month. The September equinox brings...
The PF2 segment is an engineering model used to verify the fligh design and the flight manufacturing procedures...
NASA's Closeout Crew help the STS-127 astronauts with their gear before entering the orbiter. Endeavour is set to...
The STS-127 astronauts wave to the media and Kennedy employees as they head to NASA's Astrovan. Endeavour is set to...
NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to the audience at the start of the center's annual Honor...
Charles F. Bolden, Jr. enters the NASA Administrator's office to start his first day as the 12th administrator of...
The X-56B remotely piloted aircraft takeoff marks the start of a new flight series. The flight was April 19 at...
Personnel within the Launch Control Center watch the Apollo 11 liftoff from Launch Complex 39A today at the start of...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Space Shuttle Discovery is awaiting the...
Endeavor's external tank falls away as the shuttle roars upward.Endeavour is set to start a 16-day mission that will...
STS-127 crew are suited up and headed for the launch pad in NASA's silver Astrovan. Endeavour is set to start a...
The International Space Station represented cutting-edge technology from the start and steady upgrades keep the...
STS106-E-5142 (12 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, mission commander, works to prepare the...
Yuriy Yekhanurov, Prime Minister of Ukraine, left, and NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, walk together prior to...
Ames 70_year picture day on Flight line. Center Director S. Pete Worden, ______, Jack Boyd, Lewis Braxton, III, Tim...
What are some skywatching highlights in January 2021? Mark Earth's closest approach to the Sun for the year, called...
The STS-127 astronauts are helped into their seats by NASA's Closeout Crew. Endeavour is set to start a 16-day...
The color guard stands at attention as the national anthem is sung before the start of NASA Kennedy Space Center's...
Apollo 17 Astronauts, front to rear, Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans and Harrison H. Schmitt walk to the transfer...
One of the first helicopter tests in the 40 x 80 wind tunnel. John McCloud, pictured, started helicopter work in the...
Observing a record Atlantic storm season, smoke from western fires seen moving east, and the start of a new solar...
Live coverage of shuttle Endeavour's liftoff on the STS-127 mission to the International Space Station...