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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: iss063m261601529_Expedition_63_InFlight_with_ABC_and_NBC_200608
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Jun 8, 2020

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBERS DISCUSS COMMERCIAL FLIGHT TO ISS Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 63...

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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is pushed away from the work platforms in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Michael Moloney, Director for Space and Aeronautics at the Space Studies Board and the Aeronautics and Space...

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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis backs through the open door of Orbiter Processing Facility-2 on its...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1967
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Apr 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll asks questions of her guides during a tour of Kennedy...

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NASA image: Leaders break ground for INFINITY
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Nov 20, 2008

Leaders break ground for INFINITY

Community leaders from Mississippi and Louisiana break ground for the new INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3584
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle technicians display an Atlantis flag on the spacecraft as it is moved from...

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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers push space shuttle Atlantis away from the work platforms in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1782
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Mar 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1784
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Mar 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload bay...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1109
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis casts a wide shadow as it approaches the 525-foot-tall Vehicle...

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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The stylized shape of the new home for Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1785
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Mar 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of space...

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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Observers watch as preparations begin to move space shuttle Atlantis out of Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1116
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis backs into the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis backs into the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1080
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are under way in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 to roll space shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1086
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A worker acts as spotter for space shuttle Atlantis as it is backed out from under the work...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an event celebrating...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3479
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Jun 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1102
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis backs through the open door of Orbiter Processing Facility-2 on its...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1958
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Apr 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida’s Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, left, examines one of the tires on space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1111
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Jan 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis arrives at the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at...

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NASA image: 2023 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station
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Feb 20, 2024

2023 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station

The International Space Station is a microgravity research lab hosting groundbreaking technology demonstrations and...

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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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