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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-01PADIG-155
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Mar 17, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-155

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers gather to watch the rollover of Endeavour to the Vehicle Assembly Building....

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NASA image: KSC-97pc270
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Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc270

STS-82 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley makes some final adjustments to his launch and entry suit with assistance...

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NASA image: You Are Going!
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Apr 26, 2021

You Are Going!

With Artemis, NASA is going back to the Moon. And we want you to come along!..You Are Going, illustrated by former...

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NASA image: Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISVV-A1
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Sep 20, 2023

Artemis II Day of Launch Demonstration Test ISVV-A1

Artemis II NASA astronauts (front, from left) Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, (back, from left) CSA (Canadian Space...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 14, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tours Blue Origin Facility
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May 23, 2019

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tours Blue Origin Facility

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, third from left, arrives at the Blue Origin facilities near the agency’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 13, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Pegasus-1, meteoroid detection satellite, installed on Saturn I (SA-9 mission) S-IV stage, January 13, 1965. The...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

Super Guppy, bigger sister of the aptly named Pregnant Guppy, was the only airplane in the world capable of carrying...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  

ISS028-E-015099 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Moon rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: STS_135_Russia
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Mar 29, 2011

STS_135_Russia

JSC2011-E-040323 (29 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, looks at a...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Prelaunch
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Aug 11, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Prelaunch

The Mobile Service Tower is rolled back to reveal the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with the Parker...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announces Blue Origin as the company selected to develop a sustainable human landing...

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NASA image: KSC-99padig044
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Dec 16, 1999

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In the pre-dawn hours at Launch Pad 39B under a cloud-filled sky on the east coast of Florida, the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: STS-113 crew portrait
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Sep 1, 2002

STS-113 crew portrait

STS113-S-002 (September 2002) --- These four astronauts are in training for the STS-113 mission, scheduled this...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad
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Feb 6, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen shortly after the rotating service structure is rolled back on Saturday Feb. 6,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4958
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Sep 11, 2012

KSC-2012-4958

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, rolls onto the ramp area at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: Curiosity Views Its Tracks Using Its Navcam
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Aug 3, 2023

Curiosity Views Its Tracks Using Its Navcam

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover left several sets of tracks where the rover experienced a fault, or unexpected stoppage...

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NASA image: Orion MST Rollback in Preparation for Launch
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Dec 3, 2014

Orion MST Rollback in Preparation for Launch

The launch gantry is rolled back to reveal NASA's Orion spacecraft mounted atop a United Launch Alliance Delta IV...

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NASA image: You Are Going!
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Apr 26, 2021

You Are Going!

With Artemis, NASA is going back to the Moon. And we want you to come along!..You Are Going, illustrated by former...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-022349 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was one of a series provided by an...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1845
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Dec 11, 1998

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STS-95 Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai is perched on the back of a red 1999 C-5 Corvette convertible during a parade...

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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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