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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-04pd-2592
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Dec 13, 2004

KSC-04pd-2592

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a visit to Kennedy, STS-114 Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson looks at the tiles,...

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NASA image: Senate Appropriations Hearing
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May 3, 2022

Senate Appropriations Hearing

National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan testifies before the Senate Appropriations’ Commerce,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2591
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Dec 13, 2004

KSC-04pd-2591

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a visit to Kennedy, STS-114 Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson looks inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2603
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Dec 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the mating of upper and lower segments of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2594
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Dec 13, 2004

KSC-04pd-2594

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a visit to Kennedy, STS-114 James Kelly looks closely at an area of an engine on the...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 5, 1961

Mercury Project

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. during suiting for the first manned suborbital flight, MR-3 mission. The Freedom 7...

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NASA image: Senate Appropriations Hearing
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May 3, 2022

Senate Appropriations Hearing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, testifies before the Senate Appropriations’ Commerce, Justice, Science, and...

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NASA image: Senate Appropriations Hearing
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May 3, 2022

Senate Appropriations Hearing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson testifies before the Senate Appropriations’ Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related...

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NASA image: Robotic Refueling Mission-3 Arrival and Processing
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May 8, 2018

Robotic Refueling Mission-3 Arrival and Processing

NASA’s Robotic Refueling Mission 3 arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Space Station Processing Facility on May 8. The...

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NASA image: Robotic Refueling Mission-3 Arrival and Processing
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May 8, 2018

Robotic Refueling Mission-3 Arrival and Processing

The technology to replenish crucial satellite supplies in space currently does not exist. NASA is looking to help...

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NASA image: Noguchi prepares for Sokol Suit Leak Check
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May 3, 2010

Noguchi prepares for Sokol Suit Leak Check

ISS023-E-031748 (3 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: Senate Appropriations Hearing
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May 3, 2022

Senate Appropriations Hearing

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Chair Senate Appropriations’ Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies...

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NASA image: iss065e012810
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May 3, 2021

iss065e012810

iss065e012810 (May 3, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough is pictured inside...

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NASA image: Noguchi prepares for Sokol Suit Leak Check
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May 3, 2010

Noguchi prepares for Sokol Suit Leak Check

ISS023-E-031285 (3 May 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 23...

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NASA image: Senate Appropriations Hearing
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May 3, 2022

Senate Appropriations Hearing

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Chair Senate Appropriations’ Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2593
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Dec 13, 2004

KSC-04pd-2593

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On a visit to Kennedy, STS-114 James Kelly looks closely at an area of an engine on the...

KSC
NASA image: Senate Appropriations Hearing
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May 3, 2022

Senate Appropriations Hearing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson testifies before the Senate Appropriations’ Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-1969-A-31322
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Mar 10, 1963

ARC-1969-A-31322

3/4 REAR VIEW OF Breguet 941 AIRPLANE; FLIGHT EVALUATION, MAY 1963. Boundary Layer Control, STOL, and V/STOL...

ARC
NASA image: Stennis firefighters
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May 11, 2012

Stennis firefighters

Stennis Space Center firefighter Rodney Boone rappels a tower structure during an onsite training exercise May 11,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2599
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Dec 14, 2004

KSC-04pd-2599

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the starboard Solid Rocket Booster is being stacked...

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NASA image: Senate Appropriations Hearing
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May 3, 2022

Senate Appropriations Hearing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson testifies before the Senate Appropriations’ Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related...

HQ
NASA image: Robotic Refueling Mission-3 Arrival and Processing
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May 8, 2018

Robotic Refueling Mission-3 Arrival and Processing

NASA’s Robotic Refueling Mission 3 (RRM3) arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Space Station Processing Facility on May...

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NASA image: Senate Appropriations Hearing
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May 3, 2022

Senate Appropriations Hearing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson testifies before the Senate Appropriations’ Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related...

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NASA image: iss019e013266
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May 3, 2009

iss019e013266

ISS019-E-013266 (3 May 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 19/20...

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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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