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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: iss067e035177
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May 5, 2022

iss067e035177

iss067e035177 (May 5, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endurance crew ship, carrying four Crew-3 astronauts back to...

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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: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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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: Gerst during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Gerst during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Best Space Station Science Images of 2022
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Dec 28, 2022

Best Space Station Science Images of 2022

The International Space Station continues its scientific journey orbiting over 200 miles above the Earth’s surface....

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NASA image: Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC
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May 4, 1969

Aerial, high-angle view of Apollo 10 on Pad B, Launch Complex 39, KSC

S69-33854 (4 May 1969) --- Aerial (high-angle, clasp) view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1801
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Dec 16, 1997

KSC-97PC1801

The access tower around the Athena II rocket for the Lunar Prospector spacecraft, to be launched for NASA by...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 26, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-27 crew portrait features 5 astronauts. Seated, left to right, are Jerry L. Ross, mission specialist; Guy S....

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Base Station on Perseverance Rover
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Jan 20, 2021

Mars Helicopter Base Station on Perseverance Rover

The Mars Helicopter Base Station, seen here as the upper, gold-colored box near the back of NASA's Perseverance...

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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-015414 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5108
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Sep 12, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- (ED09-0253-15) The Space Shuttle Discovery is parked within the Mate-Demate Device...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1249
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Sep 7, 2000

KSC-00pp1249

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolling back, Space Shuttle Atlantis is revealed...

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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: Crew on-orbit portrait in U.S. Lab
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Aug 2, 2005

Crew on-orbit portrait in U.S. Lab

S114-E-6751 (2 August 2005) --- The STS-114 crewmembers pose for an in-flight portrait in the Destiny laboratory of...

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NASA image: Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle Relocation
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Mar 10, 2011

Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle Relocation

ISS026-E-033197 (10 March 2011) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s Canadarm2, the Kounotori2 H-II...

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NASA image: STS-71 astronauts training in Russia
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Sep 20, 1994

STS-71 astronauts training in Russia

Astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar in a cosmonaut space suit in the Training Simulator Facility at the Gagarin Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: EVA 27
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Oct 7, 2014

EVA 27

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Spacecraft in FAST Cell for Final Checkouts
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Orion Spacecraft in FAST Cell for Final Checkouts

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis II mission undergoes checkouts in the Final Assembly and System Testing...

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NASA image: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Media Day
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May 23, 2019

Apollo 11 Media Day

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to members of the news media at the NASA News Center on May 23, 2019. At...

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NASA image: Administrator Isaacman and Secretary Hegseth Fly Over Kennedy
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Feb 2, 2026

Administrator Isaacman and Secretary Hegseth Fly Over Kennedy

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flies in his personal F-5 aircraft, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0959
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Apr 26, 2004

KSC-04pd0959

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A green sea turtle that was rescued at KSC in January 2003 and rehabilitated at the...

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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 seen shortly after the rotating service structure (RSS) was rolled back at launch pad...

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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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