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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: STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS-35 Payload Specialist Ronald A. Parise enters data into the payload and general support computer (PGSC) in...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

In this Space Shuttle STS-102 mission image, the Payload Equipment Restraint System H-Strap is shown at the left...

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NASA image: Publicity Photos From Muroc
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Mar 24, 1952

Publicity Photos From Muroc

Publicity photo from Muroc California, showing female support personnel with equipment. A women working on a Kodak...

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NASA image: STS-40 crew trains in JSC's SLS mockup located in Bldg 36
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Mar 10, 1987

STS-40 crew trains in JSC's SLS mockup located in Bldg 36

STS-40 Payload Specialist Millie Hughes-Fulford along with backup payload specialist Robert Ward Phillips...

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NASA image: KSC Engineering Banner Event
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Apr 22, 2019

KSC Engineering Banner Event

A banner signing event was held April 22, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to mark the...

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NASA image: KSC Engineering Banner Event
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Apr 22, 2019

KSC Engineering Banner Event

A banner signing event was held April 22, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to mark the...

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NASA image: KSC Engineering Banner Event
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Apr 22, 2019

KSC Engineering Banner Event

A banner signing event was held April 22, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to mark the...

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NASA image: STS-65 Mission Specialist Walz in IML-2 spacelab aboard Columbia, OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Mission Specialist Walz in IML-2 spacelab aboard Columbia, OV-102

STS-65 Mission Specialist Carl E. Walz floats above center aisle equipment in the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: KSC Engineering Banner Event
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Apr 22, 2019

KSC Engineering Banner Event

A banner signing event was held April 22, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to mark the...

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NASA image: KSC Engineering Banner Event
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Apr 22, 2019

KSC Engineering Banner Event

A banner signing event was held April 22, 2019, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to mark the...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Lunar Module photographed against sun glare on lunar surface
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Lunar Module photographed against sun glare on lunar surface

AS14-67-9367 (5 Feb. 1971) --- The Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) as seen by the two moon-exploring crewmen of the...

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NASA image: Equipment - Shuttle
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Jul 24, 1980

Equipment - Shuttle

S80-36844 (24 July 1980) --- Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) development at the Martin Marietta plant in Denver,...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Ground Support Equipment Testing
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Feb 7, 2020

Dream Chaser Ground Support Equipment Testing

Sierra Space recently performed a test of ground support equipment with a mass simulator for the Dream Chaser...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly  works with equipment in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) as part of training for ExtraVehicular Activity (EVA).  Equipment familiarization is a routine part of astronaut training and launch preparations.
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Oct 21, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly works with equipment in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) as part of training for ExtraVehicular Activity (EVA). Equipment familiarization is a routine part of astronaut training and launch preparations.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly works...

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NASA image: Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title:  An investigation to determine conditions under which downwash from VTOL aircraft will start surface erosion from various types of terrain  Figure 2. Equipment Used In Investigation
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May 14, 1959

Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title: An investigation to determine conditions under which downwash from VTOL aircraft will start surface erosion from various types of terrain Figure 2. Equipment Used In Investigation

Image for NASA Document NASA-TN-D-56. Equipment Used In Investigation. Document Title: An investigation to determine...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins looks over flight equipment in the Orbiter Processing Facility, along with Glenda Laws, EVA Task Leader, with United Space Alliance at Johnson Space Center. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.
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Oct 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins looks over flight equipment in the Orbiter Processing Facility, along with Glenda Laws, EVA Task Leader, with United Space Alliance at Johnson Space Center. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Commander Eileen Collins looks over flight equipment in the Orbiter...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-114 Pilot James Kelly (left) and Commander Eileen Collins look at various equipment housed there.  The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.
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Oct 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-114 Pilot James Kelly (left) and Commander Eileen Collins look at various equipment housed there. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-114 Pilot James Kelly (left) and...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins talks with workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility.  She and other crew members are at KSC to become familiar with Shuttle and mission equipment.  The mission is Logistics Flight 1, which is scheduled to deliver supplies and equipment plus the external stowage platform to the International Space Station.
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Mar 5, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins talks with workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility. She and other crew members are at KSC to become familiar with Shuttle and mission equipment. The mission is Logistics Flight 1, which is scheduled to deliver supplies and equipment plus the external stowage platform to the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins talks with workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility....

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NASA image: Rover 2 Assembly
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Feb 26, 2003

Rover 2 Assembly

NASA Rover 2 equipment deck, with solar arrays partially deployed, in NASA JPL Spacecraft Assembly Facility cleanroom.

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NASA image: STS-31 crew activity on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting Discovery, OV-103
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 crew activity on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting Discovery, OV-103

STS031-05-002 (24-29 April 1990) --- A 35mm camera with a "fish eye" lens captured this high angle image on...

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NASA image: Handheld camera for use on Gemini 4 mission
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Apr 28, 1965

Handheld camera for use on Gemini 4 mission

S65-23639 (28 April 1965) --- A bench view of a 70mm camera expected to be used by the Gemini-4 astronauts.

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NASA image: Culbertson uses the HAM radio equipment in the FGB during Expedition Three
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Sep 1, 2001

Culbertson uses the HAM radio equipment in the FGB during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-5782 (September 2001) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., Expedition Three mission commander, operates...

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NASA image: Dezhurov works with electronic equipment in Zvezda during Expedition Three
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Aug 1, 2001

Dezhurov works with electronic equipment in Zvezda during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-5489 (August 2001) --- Cosmonaut Vladimir Dezhurov of Rosaviakosmos, Expedition Three flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Testing the newly installed PCE (Proximity Communications Equipment) hardware
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Jun 28, 2005

Testing the newly installed PCE (Proximity Communications Equipment) hardware

ISS011-E-09812 (28 June 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

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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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