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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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Jun 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-117 crew members take part in a payload bay walkdown...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0987
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Jul 28, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-93 crew pose in front of the Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia following their...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc268
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Feb 11, 1997

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As part of the final STS-82 prelaunch activities, the seven crew members gather for lunch and a photo opportunity in...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Element Manager Lee Feinberg answers questions from the media during a briefing...

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NASA image: iss020e038478
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Sep 5, 2009

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ISS020-E-038478 (5 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut John ?Danny? Olivas, STS-128 mission specialist, participates in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1217
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Jun 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 crew members...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3734
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Oct 23, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Systems Engineer Mike Menzel answers questions from the media during a...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1691
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Nov 13, 1998

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, during the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for mission STS-93,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Pre-Landing
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Pre-Landing

NASA astronaut and Crew Recovery Chief Shane Kimbrough, left, and NASA Chief Astronaut Pat Forrester watch as SpaceX...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1413
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Jun 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the crew members of mission STS-117 are...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1782
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Nov 30, 2000

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STS-97 Pilot Michael Bloomfield signals thumbs up for launch after donning his launch and entry suit. This is his...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp3008
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Water plants in the foreground are cast in shadow from the backlighting of the flames...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Solar Panel Deployment and Illumination Test
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Oct 2, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Solar Panel Deployment and Illumination Test

Inside Building 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, solar panels for one of eight NASA's Cyclone Global...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of Station 1 and Sample 353 Rock,368 Soil Trench
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Mar 24, 2009

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of Station 1 and Sample 353 Rock,368 Soil Trench

AS16-114-18412 (16-27 April 1972) --- The gnomon and color patch, one of the Apollo Lunar Hand Tools (ALHT), is...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis Landing at Edwards
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Dec 3, 1985

Shuttle Atlantis Landing at Edwards

NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis touched down on the lakebed runway at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave...

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NASA image: STS-120 launch
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Oct 23, 2007

STS-120 launch

STS120-S-031 (23 Oct. 2007) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-120 crew head toward...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3732
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Oct 23, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3733
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Oct 23, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Fire Station No. 2 near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Gets a Taste of Space
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Aug 16, 2023

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Gets a Taste of Space

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer undergoes thermal vacuum chamber (TVAC) testing at Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1482
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Jul 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, astronaut Tracy Caldwell (left) assists...

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NASA image: Seismometer reading from impact made by Lunar Module ascent stage
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Nov 20, 1969

Seismometer reading from impact made by Lunar Module ascent stage

S69-59547 (20 Nov. 1969) --- The seismometer reading from the impact made by the Lunar Module ascent stage when it...

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NASA image: Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight
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Sep 11, 2018

Jettison Motor for AA-2 Flight

The jettison motor for Orion’s Launch Abort System (LAS) is shown inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at...

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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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