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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-2012-4045
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Jul 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Alejandro Azocar, a Rocket University participant, prepares an instrument package to launch...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Jul 18, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in field rehearsals in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 4 Activites
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Nov 5, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 4 Activites

Small boats deployed from amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) motor toward a smoke marker...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Exhibit
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Nov 7, 2016

Heroes and Legends Exhibit

Inside the Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, interactive features include...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 2, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Prelaunch News Conference

A prelaunch news conference for SpaceX’s 22nd Commercial Resupply Services mission for NASA to the International...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 27, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-8 capsule was mated Monday, March 27, 2006, to its booster in preparation for the launch on March 30,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2702
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Apr 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, President...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Preflight
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Apr 24, 2012

Expedition 31 Preflight

Expedition 31 NASA flight engineer Joe Acaba, entering capsule, and Soyuz Commander Gennady Padalka enter a mockup...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 26, 2010

Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing

Engineer Shannon Walker out of the Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft shortly after the capsule landed with her, Expedition 25...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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May 3, 2003

International Space Station (ISS)

Expedition Seven photographed the Soyez TMA-1 Capsule through a window of the International Space Station (ISS) as...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion First Imagery of Earth
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Orion First Imagery of Earth

Seen here is the Orion capsule first look back at Earth for the Artemis I mission. The Space Launch System rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4049
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Jul 24, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Rocket University participants prepare to launch a high-altitude balloon flight and...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz MS-07 Landing
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Jun 4, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz MS-07 Landing

Officials, family, and media gather to welcome home Expedition 55 cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov of Roscosmos, left,...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth
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Apr 29, 2004

Soyuz TMA-3 separates from the Space Station after undocking, taking the Expedition 8 crew back to Earth

ISS009-E-05027 (29 April 2004) --- As seen through a window on the International Space Station (ISS), the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Vice President Unveils NASA Spacecraft for Artemis 1 Lunar Missi
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Jul 19, 2019

Vice President Unveils NASA Spacecraft for Artemis 1 Lunar Missi

Vice President Mike Pence visited and gave remarks in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Landing
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Sep 16, 2011

Expedition 28 Landing

Expedition 28 Flight Engineer Ron Garan looks out the window of his helicopter as it prepares to depart for...

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NASA image: Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test
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Nov 29, 2018

Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test

The Orion Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory team completed two successful sea...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2509
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Apr 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2507
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Apr 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2508
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Apr 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4321
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Aug 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Seen from overhead, mockup components of an Orion spacecraft are laid out in the transfer...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5705
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Oct 7, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon capsule secured atop stands upright between the lightning...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5695
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Oct 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon capsule secured atop rolls from the processing hangar to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5702
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Oct 7, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon capsule secured atop begins to rise into a vertical position...

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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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