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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: Expedition 13 and Expedition 14 Crewmembers during a News Conference
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Sep 25, 2006

Expedition 13 and Expedition 14 Crewmembers during a News Conference

ISS013-E-84599 (25 Sept. 2006) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station participate in a news...

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Feb 4, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-98 Mission Commander Kenneth Cockrell (center) talks with Launch Director Michael...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC950
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Jul 1, 1997

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The STS-94 flight crew enjoys the traditional preliftoff breakfast in the crew quarters of the Operations and...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew pause in their prelaunch activities to talk to the media, gathered at...

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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew eagerly walks to the Astrovan for the ride to Launch Pad 39B and...

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NASA image: PATCH - STS-33/51-L (TEACHER IN SPACE)
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Aug 2, 1985

PATCH - STS-33/51-L (TEACHER IN SPACE)

S85-38312 (September 1985) --- Logo designed for use by the 10 finalists in NASA’s Teacher in Space Project, who...

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NASA image: Astronaut Corps, STS-4 vehicle integration test team and other personnel
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Jun 14, 1982

Astronaut Corps, STS-4 vehicle integration test team and other personnel

S82-32201 (29 May 1982) --- Members of the JSC astronaut corps, vehicle integration test team (VITT) and other...

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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - For the second morning in a row, the STS-121 crew sit for their traditional breakfast...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2570
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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, crew members with...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1047
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Jun 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard a Grumman G2 aircraft, the STS-121...

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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, crew members with...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1056
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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew pause in their prelaunch activities to talk to the media, gathered at...

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Jul 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - (From left) Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, Associate Administrator for Space...

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Apr 4, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During emergency egress training at the pad, the STS-121 crew pose for a photo on the...

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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew strides out of the Operations and Checkout Building after suiting up...

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Jul 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - For the second time in two days, the STS-121 crew walks out of the Operations and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1049
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Jun 14, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew pause in their prelaunch activities to talk to the media. They are...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc574
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Apr 4, 1997

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Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Launch
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Launch

Michael Hess, operations integration manager for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, monitors the countdown of the...

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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, crew members with...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1043
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Jun 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard a Grumman G2 aircraft, the STS-121...

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NASA image: Astronaut Corps, STS-4 vehicle integration test team and other personnel
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Jun 14, 1982

Astronaut Corps, STS-4 vehicle integration test team and other personnel

S82-32200 (29 May 1982) --- Members of the JSC astronaut corps, STS-4 vehicle integration test team (VITT) and other...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1387
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Jul 4, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Trying a third time for launch, and still smiling, the STS-121 crew gathers again for...

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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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