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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-97pc757
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Apr 29, 1997

KSC-97pc757

STS-84 crew members ride in and learn how to operate an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of the Terminal...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02PD0061
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Jan 30, 2002

KSC-02PD0061

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-109 Mission Specialist James Newman waves during suit check, which is part of...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 18, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 14 Mission Commander, Alan B. Shepard, Jr., waves to well-wishers as he and astronauts Stuart A. Roosa,...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1990-A91-2000
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Feb 12, 1990

ARC-1990-A91-2000

Range : 1 million miles (1.63 million km) This image of the planet Venus was taken by NASA's Galileo spacecraft...

ARC
NASA image:  SWOT Monitors Warming Waters Off California Coast
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Sep 19, 2023

SWOT Monitors Warming Waters Off California Coast

This data visualization image above shows sea surface heights off the northern California coast in August 2023 as...

JPL
NASA image: Boeing B-47 Bomber with an Ejector at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection
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Oct 23, 1957

Boeing B-47 Bomber with an Ejector at the 1957 NACA Lewis Inspection

A Boeing B-47 Stratojet bomber with a noise-reducing ejector on its engine at the 1957 Inspection of the National...

GRC
NASA image: Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event
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Oct 15, 2019

Artemis Generation Spacesuit Event

Amy Ross, a spacesuit engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, second...

HQ
NASA image: KSC00pp0210
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Feb 11, 2000

KSC00pp0210

The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they step eagerly from the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0341
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Feb 8, 2007

KSC-07pd0341

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0124
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Jan 31, 2000

KSC-00pp0124

The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they walk to the astrovan which will take them to Launch Pad 39A and liftoff of...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5158
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Sep 21, 2009

KSC-2009-5158

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, with space shuttle Discovery on top, is...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 20, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy personnel board a rigid hull inflatable boat near the USS San Diego to conduct an...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0123
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Jan 31, 2000

KSC-00pp0123

The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39A and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1865
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Commander James Wetherbee shakes hands with KSC Director Roy D. Bridges Jr....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0427
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker prepares a weather balloon for release at the Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4649
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Aug 13, 2009

KSC-2009-4649

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center’s in Florida, a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0107
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Jan 16, 2003

KSC-03pd0107

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew, waving to onlookers, exits the Operations and Checkout Building on...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1427
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Sep 25, 1997

KSC-97PC1427

STS-86 crew members smile and wave to the crowd of press representatives, KSC employees and other well-wishers as...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5017
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Jul 4, 2011

KSC-2011-5017

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-135 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0948
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Jul 22, 1999

KSC-99pp0948

The STS-93 crew wave and smile at onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building for the third...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC953
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Jul 1, 1997

KSC-97PC953

STS-94 Pilot Susan L. Still waves as she is assisted into her launch/entry suit in the Operations and Checkout (O&C)...

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NASA image: Venus - Crater Stefania in N. Sedna Planitia
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Nov 20, 1996

Venus - Crater Stefania in N. Sedna Planitia

This image from NASA Magellan spacecraft is of Crater Stephania, located at 51.3 degrees latitude, 333.3 degrees...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd0819
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- NASA Administrator Mike Griffin poses for a portrait with representatives of the Japan...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Launch Attempt
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Launch Attempt

NASA astronaut Douglas Hurley is seen waving on a monitor in firing room four during suit-up at the Neil A....

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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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