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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 23, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

An STS-75 onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System-1 Reflight (TSS-1R) atop its extended boom. The TSS-1R was...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0016
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Jan 8, 2008

KSC-08pd0016

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Andrew Feustel gets adjusted to the driver's seat in an official track...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5795
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Oct 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5795

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Waves break off the Atlantic Ocean near Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0678
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May 29, 2000

KSC00pp0678

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Standing in front of Space Shuttle Atlantis on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6594
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Nov 27, 2009

KSC-2009-6594

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-129 Commander Charles O. Hobaugh waves from the cockpit of space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0589
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May 27, 1999

KSC-99pp0589

The STS-96 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39B...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 2, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference

NASA holds a prelaunch media briefing on the status of the Artemis I countdown on Sept. 2, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-59 payload SIR-C/X-SAR  antenna view
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Oct 30, 1993

STS-59 payload SIR-C/X-SAR antenna view

S93-48551 (October 1993) --- The Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C and X-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SIR-C/X-SAR)...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Mar 21, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-003841 (21 March 2014) --- One of the Expedition 39 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1246
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Sep 7, 2000

KSC-00pp1246

While meeting with family on the day before launch, the STS-106 crew poses for a photo. Waving, left to right, are...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0108
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Jan 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0108

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0053
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Jan 14, 2000

KSC-00pp0053

In their orange flight suits, the STS-99 crew head toward the "astrovan" that will take them to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1875
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Dec 7, 2002

KSC-02pd1875

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour is surrounded by vehicles from the landing convoy on runway 33...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5206
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5206

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dressed in their bright-orange launch-and-entry suits, the final four astronauts to launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5156
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Sep 21, 2009

KSC-2009-5156

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, with space shuttle Discovery on top, is...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0575
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Apr 25, 2000

KSC-00pp0575

Waving to onlookers, the STS-101 crew eagerly walk to the waiting Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3262
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May 24, 2009

KSC-2009-3262

EDWARDS, Calif. - ED09-0127-02 - Space shuttle Atlantis and its seven-member crew approach Runway 22 at Edwards Air...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1869
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Dec 7, 2002

KSC-02pd1869

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF)...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3557
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May 15, 2011

KSC-2011-3557

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Water bags, called red water sausages, are revealed on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Violent Storm Strikes Western Europe
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Dec 8, 2017

Violent Storm Strikes Western Europe

Image acquired February 27, 2010: An extratropical cyclone named Xynthia brought hurricane-force winds and high...

GSFC
NASA image: The Rices Fire
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Aug 4, 2022

The Rices Fire

The Rices Fire started on June 28th, 2022 in Northern California near the Yuba River in Nevada County. The fire has...

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NASA image: InSight Media Day Preparation
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Apr 5, 2018

InSight Media Day Preparation

NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, or InSight, is in a clean room...

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NASA image: Denver, CO
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Aug 4, 2022

Denver, CO

Denver, Colorado reached 96 degrees Fahrenheit on July 8th, 2022. In the two days following, temperatures rose to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3265
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May 24, 2009

KSC-2009-3265

EDWARDS, Calif. - ED09-0127-06 (EAFB) -- The crew of space shuttle mission STS-125 gather on the runway at Edwards...

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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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