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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: KSC-03pd0383
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board look at a segment of a solid...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0361
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (center), chairman of the Columbia Accident...

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Apr 9, 2019

iss059e017127

iss059e017127 (April 9, 2018) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 59 Flight Engineer Christina Koch works inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0379
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board look intently at some equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0372
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Columbia Accident Investigation Board looks at...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is seen during...

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NASA image: Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report
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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee member Ed Crawley, right, answers a reporter's question during a press...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0337
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident Board,...

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NASA image: Astana, Kazakhstan
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Aug 24, 2007

Astana, Kazakhstan

Astana is the capital and second largest city of Kazakhstan, with a population of about 600,000. It was founded as a...

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Apr 13, 2023

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iss069e003197 (4/13/2023) --- A view of the Yuri investigation aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Yuri...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0360
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (second from right), chairman of the Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0365
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (left), chairman of the Columbia Accident...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas is seen on a monitor as she questions witnesses; NASA Administrator Jim...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0384
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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board look at a segment of a solid...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0413
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Feb 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0357
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (second from right), chairman of the Columbia...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0412
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Feb 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident...

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NASA image: iss059e017072
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Apr 9, 2019

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iss059e017072 (April 9, 2018) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 59 Flight Engineer Christina Koch works on the Unity...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0354
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr. (second from right), chairman of the Columbia...

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NASA image: Music is Space Event
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Mar 27, 2013

Music is Space Event

jsc2013e020096 (3/27/2013) --- JSCs Digital Learning Network hosts a live International Space Station (ISS) downlink...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0367
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Board look over Space Shuttle Atlantis in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Eric Boe and Bob Behnken Dragon Tour
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Mar 8, 2017

Eric Boe and Bob Behnken Dragon Tour

Astronaut Bob Behnken emerges from the top hatch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in manufacturing at SpaceX's...

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NASA image: Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report
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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

Chairman of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee Norman Augustine, center, listens to reporters questions...

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NASA image: Kidney Cells-02
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May 19, 2021

Kidney Cells-02

jsc2021e019396 (5/19/2021) --- Nortis Parvivo culture platform with three independently perfused kidney tubules....

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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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