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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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May 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Pad 39A, technicians install the replacement wrist joint for the Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0643
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May 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians install the replacement wrist joint for the Space Station Remote...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0645
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May 8, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Pad 39A, technicians install the replacement wrist joint for the Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1319
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Sep 13, 2000

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Getting ready to take his turn at the wheel of the M-113 is Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan. Behind him...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2446
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Apr 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1728
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the Vertical Processing Facility, members of the STS-109 crew practice using some of...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1725
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, the STS-109 crew checks out part of the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1722
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The STS-109 crew is in the Vertical Processing Facility to look over equipment for...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1730
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Vertical Processing Facility, members of the STS-109 crew look over the Solar...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1802
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Dec 1, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-109 Mission Specialist Richard Lennehan (left) and Payload Commander John Grunsfeld...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1729
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the Vertical Processing Facility, members of the STS-109 crew listen to instructions...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1724
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, members of the STS-109 crew looks over...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1727
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the Vertical Processing Facility, members of the STS-109 crew practice on some of...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 9, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped against a blue and white Earth, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis was photographed by an Expedition 5...

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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - In the Vertical Processing Facility, members of the STS-109 crew look over a piece of...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1723
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, the STS-109 crew looks over equipment for...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 9, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped against a blue and white Earth, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis was photographed by an Expedition 5...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1737
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-109 crew poses for a group photo outside the Vertical Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 8, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

After five days of service and upgrade work on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), the STS-109 crew photographed the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 8, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

After five days of service and upgrade work on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), the STS-109 crew photographed the...

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NASA image: STS-43 TDRS-E / IUS is deployed from OV-104's payload bay (PLB)
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Aug 2, 1991

STS-43 TDRS-E / IUS is deployed from OV-104's payload bay (PLB)

STS043-72-059 (2 Aug 1991) --- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-E), leaves the payload bay of the...

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NASA image: STS-43 TDRS-E / IUS in OV-104's PLB ASE aft frame tilt actuator (AFTA) table
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Aug 2, 1991

STS-43 TDRS-E / IUS in OV-104's PLB ASE aft frame tilt actuator (AFTA) table

STS043-72-002 (2 Aug 1991) --- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-E), leaves the payload bay of the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1318
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Sep 13, 2000

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As part of emergency egress training during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, members of the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1318
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Sep 13, 2000

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As part of emergency egress training during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, members of the...

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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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