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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: KSC00pp1091
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Aug 6, 2000

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During opening ceremonies of the 2000 International Law Enforcement Games, astronaut Sam Durrance addresses an...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1810
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Jul 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The encapsulated Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is moved inside the Vertical...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0537
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour rolls toward the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building after leaving...

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NASA image: MS Ivins shares chocolates with Mir 22 crew
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Feb 26, 1997

MS Ivins shares chocolates with Mir 22 crew

STS081-369-020 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins and two Mir-22 crewmembers stray from the...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the opening of an industry forum on the agency's lunar exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1428
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Jan 29, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a floral wreath...

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NASA image: iss057e115434
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Dec 8, 2018

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iss057e115434 (Dec. 8, 2018) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm, operated by astronauts Alexander Gerst and Serena...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd-0042
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Jan 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After a ribbon cutting at the formal opening of a Customer Service office at the Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4496
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. – Drogue chutes open above Dragon test article during a test to evaluate the spacecraft's...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Employee Engagement Event
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Dec 7, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Employee Engagement Event

Associate Administrator for Space Operations Kathryn Lueders delivers opening remarks during an employee engagement...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, a former space shuttle astronaut and member of the Astronaut Hall of Fame,...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon  departs the International Space Station
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Jan 14, 2026

The SpaceX Dragon departs the International Space Station

iss074e0089507 (Jan. 14, 2026) --- The SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft, with its nosecone open, backs away from the...

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NASA image: (NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,
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Nov 19, 2012

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II,

(NTF) National Transonic Facility Test 213-SFW Flow Control II, Fast-MAC Model: The fundamental Aerodynamics...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2706
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Sep 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the doors of the...

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NASA image: Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop
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Feb 12, 2025

Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop

Catherine Koerner, associate administrator for NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, gives...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 work to secure the Orion Crew Module...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 practice contingency recovery...

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NASA image: Tom Joyner Panel Discussion
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Aug 28, 2019

Tom Joyner Panel Discussion

Barbara Brown, NASA Kennedy Space Center’s chief technologist, participates in a panel discussion at the Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0584
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Mar 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside Discovery's opened payload bay, a worker installs a wiring modification called...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

This photo shows the access through the internal airlock on the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) being developed...

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NASA image: View of MS Chamitoff posing for a photo on the Middeck
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May 18, 2011

View of MS Chamitoff posing for a photo on the Middeck

S134-E-007289 (18 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-134 mission specialist, prepares to open the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

Michael Morgan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction at the National Oceanic...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0722
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Mar 29, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers look on as the hatch on...

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NASA image: Lonchakov and Garriott after arrival of the Soyuz TMA-13 Spacecraft
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Oct 14, 2008

Lonchakov and Garriott after arrival of the Soyuz TMA-13 Spacecraft

ISS017-E-019024 (14 Oct. 2008) --- Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov (top), Expedition 18 flight...

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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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