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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: Rare view of two space shuttles on adjacent KSC Launch Complex (LC) 39 pads
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Sep 5, 1990

Rare view of two space shuttles on adjacent KSC Launch Complex (LC) 39 pads

S90-48650 (5 Sept 1990) --- This rare view shows two space shuttles on adjacent pads at Launch Complex 39 with the...

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NASA image: jsc2013e033430
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May 16, 2013

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The Expedition 36/37 prime crew and family members take a traditional walk May 16 through the grounds of the Gagarin...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Landing
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Apr 24, 2005

Expedition 10 Landing

A Russian search and rescue helicopter waits to take a member of the Expedition 10 crew to Kustanay, Kazakshtan from...

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NASA image: Safety and Health Days - Carly Paige, Simple Swaps
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Mar 5, 2020

Safety and Health Days - Carly Paige, Simple Swaps

Carly Paige, right, an integrative nutrition health coach and chef, converses with a Kennedy Space Center employee...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1376
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Sep 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seated in the slidewire basket at the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure on...

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NASA image: Safety and Health Days - Carly Paige, Simple Swaps
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Mar 5, 2020

Safety and Health Days - Carly Paige, Simple Swaps

Carly Paige, right, an integrative nutrition health coach and chef, converses with a Kennedy Space Center employee...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout
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Jun 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout

Expedition 56 backup crew member David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency takes a selfie as the Soyuz rocket...

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NASA image: STS126-S-002
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Mar 1, 2008

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STS126-S-002 (5 March 2008) --- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, these seven...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21 Rollout
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Dec 2, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Rollout

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the upgraded version of the Cargo Dragon spacecraft, is seen inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-057
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the Athena I launch vehicle for flight at Kodiak Island, Alaska, as...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1379
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Sep 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A, STS-92 Mission...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-073
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Aug 8, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- The Sapphire payload is moved into position next to the Starshine 3 payload at Kodiak...

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Dec 2, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21 Rollout

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the upgraded version of the Cargo Dragon spacecraft, is seen inside the...

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NASA image: KSC01KODI039
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Trucks transporting Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-070
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Aug 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Technicians complete final preparations to the four Athena 1 payloads (Starshine 3,...

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Jul 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Technicians prepare the Starshine 3 payload, while the payload fairing of the Athena 1...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1471
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May 28, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, takes off from the runway at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: jsc2013e033642
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May 19, 2013

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Expedition 36/37 backup crewmembers Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (left and Rick...

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NASA image: jsc2011e030080
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Mar 31, 2011

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(31 March 2011) --- At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, NASA astronaut Ron Garan (from left), Expedition 27...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1372
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Sep 15, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Getting ready for a simulated countdown, STS-92 Mission Specialists Leroy Chiao, Peter...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-044
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May 31, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Castor 120, the first stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle, is lowered onto launch mount at...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Landing
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Apr 24, 2005

Expedition 10 Landing

A Russian search and rescue helicopter waits to take a member of the Expedition 10 crew to Kustanay, Kazakshtan from...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-067
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Aug 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The PICOSat payload undergoes final preparations for its launch aboard the Athena 1...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1371
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Sep 15, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan (center) gets help from United Space Alliance Mechanical Technician...

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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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