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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: Photograph of Apollo 17 Lunar Roving Vehicle traverses
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Oct 1, 1972

Photograph of Apollo 17 Lunar Roving Vehicle traverses

S72-03145 (October 1972) --- A vertical view of the Apollo 17 Taurus-Littrow site with an overlay to illustrate the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2935
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After donning his launch and entry suit, Paolo Nespoli signals he's ready to head to...

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NASA image: STS-120 launch
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Oct 23, 2007

STS-120 launch

STS120-S-029 (23 Oct. 2007) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-120 crew head toward...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1672
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Aug 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Remote Manipulator System (RMS), also known as the Canadian robotic arm, for the...

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NASA image: SL3-108-01295
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Jul 1, 1973

SL3-108-01295

SL3-108-1295 (July-September 1973) --- A close-up view of astronaut Jack R. Lousma, Skylab 3 pilot, taking a hot...

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NASA image: STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Oct 18, 1989

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS034-S-023 (18 Oct. 1989) --- The STS-34 Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Kennedy Space Center’s launch...

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NASA image: KSC-07pp2995
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As space shuttle Discovery roars into the sky, the column of fire below creates clouds...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0713
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Mar 16, 2007

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- In a clean-room environment at North Vandenberg Air Force Base, technicians...

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NASA image: Dr. Garry Latham studies seismometer tracings from the moon
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Jul 22, 1969

Dr. Garry Latham studies seismometer tracings from the moon

S69-39587 (20 July 1969) --- Dr. Garry Latham (left) with the Lamont Geological Observatory, studies seismometer...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1973

Skylab

This photograph was taken in the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) during the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0993
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Jul 28, 1999

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At the Skid Strip at the Cape Canaveral Air Station, Commander Eileen Collins and her daughter Bridget Youngs...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - Tani on P6 truss
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Oct 28, 2007

EVA 2 - Tani on P6 truss

S120-E-007099 (28 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer, participates in the second of...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-26
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Sep 29, 1988

Liftoff of STS-26

The Space Shuttle Discovery takes off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, to being Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2973
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Nearby water reflects the light from Space shuttle Discovery as it heads for blue sky...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1195
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Jan 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis goes through a routine landing gear test in Orbiter Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1779
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Nov 30, 2000

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STS-97 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner signals thumbs up for launch as he dons his launch and entry suit. this is...

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NASA image: MISSE PEC on the Airlock Crewlock during STS-116 EVA-4
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Dec 18, 2006

MISSE PEC on the Airlock Crewlock during STS-116 EVA-4

s116e06941 (12/18/2006) --- View of Materials International Space Station Experiment Passive Experiment Container...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Mar 8, 1994

Earth Science

Workers at the Astrotech processing facility in Titusville prepared for a news media showing of the Geostationary...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS3 Foreman during EVA2
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Nov 21, 2009

View of STS-129 MS3 Foreman during EVA2

S129-E-007789 (21 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Mike Foreman, STS-129 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: STS-120 launch
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Oct 23, 2007

STS-120 launch

STS120-S-014 (23 Oct. 2007) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-120 crew head toward...

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NASA image: STS-128 EVA 3
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Sep 5, 2009

STS-128 EVA 3

S128-E-007706 (5 Sept. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-128 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing
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May 26, 2010

STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing

STS132-S-094 (26 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward wheels...

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NASA image: STS-120 launch
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Oct 23, 2007

STS-120 launch

STS120-S-019 (23 Oct. 2007) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-120 crew head toward...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0852
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Jul 17, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39-B, a worker monitors the closing of Space Shuttle Columbia's payload...

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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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