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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-99pp1449
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Dec 17, 1999

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The STS-103 crew smile and wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4925
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Aug 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery hurtles toward space on...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0459
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Apr 7, 2000

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The STS-101 crew walk from the Operations and Checkout Building to the Astrovan, which will take them to Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4651
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Aug 13, 2009

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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-2010-2519
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Apr 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the astronauts on space shuttle Discovery's...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0917
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Jul 21, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who represents the...

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NASA image: Crash Course
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Dec 19, 2016

Crash Course

It may look as though Saturn's moon Mimas is crashing through the rings in this image taken by NASA's Cassini...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5308
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach waves his STS-135 shuttle launch team member flag in...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1870
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF)...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – At the U.S. Naval Base San Diego in California, the USS San Diego heads out to sea with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4085
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Jul 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-127 crew members wave to spectators and pause for photographers before leaving for...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0692
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Gathered on top of the M-113 armored personnel carrier they practiced driving during...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1266
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Oct 8, 1998

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Near the slide wire basket drop point on Launch Pad 39-B, the STS-95 crew wave at 106 reporters and photographers...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Test for EFT-1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS San Diego at the U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0817
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Mar 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- NASA managers examine the thermal protection system tile under space shuttle Endeavour on...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1900
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute on Space Shuttle Endeavour unfurls upon landing on runway 33 at the...

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NASA image: InSight Media Day Preparation
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Apr 5, 2018

InSight Media Day Preparation

NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, or InSight, is in a clean room...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1008
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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Before the induction ceremony of five space program heroes into the U.S. Astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1868
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF)...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0444
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Feb 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Right on schedule, six solid rocket boosters fall away from the Delta II rocket...

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NASA image: Crater Moreux
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Jun 8, 1998

Crater Moreux

Color image of part of the Ismenius Lacus region of Mars (MC-5 quadrangle) containing the impact crater Moreux...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew
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Oct 22, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 21 Crew

ISS021-E-011832 (22 Oct. 2009) --- The northern Savage Islands in the Atlantic Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Vortex and Rings
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Jul 7, 2014

Vortex and Rings

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures three magnificent sights at once: Saturn north polar vortex and hexagon along with...

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NASA image: InSight Media Day Preparation
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Apr 5, 2018

InSight Media Day Preparation

NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, or InSight, is in a clean room...

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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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