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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-97PC1253
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Aug 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1253

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With Commander Curtis L. Brown, Jr. and Pilot Kent V. Rominger at the controls, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1256
Image
Aug 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1256

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway...

KSC
NASA image: Atlas-Centaur Orbiting Astronomical Observatory Shroud Test
Image
Apr 23, 1968

Atlas-Centaur Orbiting Astronomical Observatory Shroud Test

Researchers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center conducted a series of...

GRC
NASA image: BENNU’S JOURNEY
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Dec 8, 2017

BENNU’S JOURNEY

This large asteroid, a proto-star undergoes fusion and our sun is born. This is the parent of Asteroid Bennu. Today,...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0022
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Jan 5, 2005

KSC-05pd-0022

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tugboat maneuvers the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2861
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2861

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the members of...

KSC
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. – Using a rigid hull inflatable boat, NASA and the U.S. Navy practice retrieving the Orion forward...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Jan 1, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

This illustration is an orbiter cutaway view with callouts. The orbiter is both the brains and heart of the Space...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-2864
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2864

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the members of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0029
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Jan 5, 2005

KSC-05pd-0029

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tugboats maneuver the barge carrying the newly redesigned External Tank (ET),...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1251
Image
Aug 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1251

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With Commander Curtis L. Brown, Jr. and Pilot Kent V. Rominger at the controls, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-2853
Image
Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2853

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Flight...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-2841
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Apr 20, 2010

KSC-2010-2841

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy Director...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0020
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Jan 5, 2005

KSC-05pd-0020

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank, designated for use on Return to Flight mission...

KSC
NASA image: Mars Sample Return: Bringing Mars Rock Samples Back to Earth
Video
Nov 17, 2022

Mars Sample Return: Bringing Mars Rock Samples Back to Earth

NASA and the European Space Agency are developing plans for one of the most ambitious campaigns ever attempted in...

JPL
NASA image: Amateur and Professional Astronomers Team Up to Create a Cosmological Masterpiece
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Dec 8, 2017

Amateur and Professional Astronomers Team Up to Create a Cosmological Masterpiece

To view a video of this story go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/8448332724 Working with astronomical image...

GSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 1, 1979

Saturn Apollo Program

This montage depicts the flight crew patches for the manned Apollo 7 thru Apollo 17 missions. The Apollo 7 through...

MSFC
NASA image: The Benefits of Space Station Research and Development on This Week @NASA – July 29, 2022
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Jul 29, 2022

The Benefits of Space Station Research and Development on This Week @NASA – July 29, 2022

The benefits of space station research and development, refining the architecture for the Mars Sample Return...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00376
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Nov 24, 2004

KSC-04-S-00376

From touch down after a mission -- through processing for the next flight -- to liftoff again -- NASA's Space...

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NASA image: Return to "Giant's Footprint" 3 Decades After Mariner 7 Flyby
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Apr 24, 2000

Return to "Giant's Footprint" 3 Decades After Mariner 7 Flyby

As we head into the 21st Century, it seems hard to believe that human beings have been sending spacecraft toward...

JPL
Audio
Jan 23, 2026

HWHAP Ep408 Artemis II Recovery

Ep408_Artemis Recovery Director Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Audio
Apr 17, 2026

HWHAP Ep418: Ascension: Looking Back at Space Shuttle

HWHAP Ep418: Ascension: Looking Back at Space Shuttle Leah Cheshier Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the...

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Audio
Apr 24, 2026

Ep419_Telling_Time_On_Other_Worlds

Ep419_Telling Time On Other Worlds Dane Turner Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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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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