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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-2009-2111
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Mar 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, adult wild pigs line up for their food hunt in...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 28, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

U.S. Navy divers and other personnel in a rigid hull inflatable boat are handling tether lines attached to a test...

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NASA image: Line drawing of Apollo 14 Command/Service Modules
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Jan 12, 1971

Line drawing of Apollo 14 Command/Service Modules

S71-16823 (January 1971) --- A line drawing illustrating a cutaway view of the Apollo 14 Command and Service...

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NASA image: Active Flows on Steep Slopes in Ganges Chasma
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May 31, 2017

Active Flows on Steep Slopes in Ganges Chasma

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter covers a steep west-facing slope in southwestern Ganges Chasma,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1203
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is towed inside Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1190
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians monitor the progress as Space shuttle Endeavour is backed away from the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Earth observations during STS-58
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Jul 28, 1998

Earth observations during STS-58

STS058-92-064 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- This oblique view, looking northeast from central Egypt, shows great expanses...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 28, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Members of the recovery team secure ropes and tether lines in the well deck of the USS San Diego during Underway...

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NASA image: EOC construction update
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Dec 30, 2007

EOC construction update

Work on Stennis Space Center's new Emergency Operations Center is progressing on schedule, according to Robert...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1201
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is being towed to Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1196
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians walk alongside as space shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 27, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-71465 (27 Aug. 2006) --- Bajo Nuevo Reef in the western Caribbean Sea is featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1184
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 26, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module attached to tether lines sits in the flooded well deck of the USS San Diego...

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NASA image: View of the nose of the orbiter taken from the Mir space station
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Jan 29, 1997

View of the nose of the orbiter taken from the Mir space station

STS081-720-081 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- As seen from Russia's Mir space station while docked to the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2211
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Sep 21, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The movement of Atlantis is reflected in the water next to the tow-way as the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1207
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is safed inside Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1206
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is towed inside Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1199
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians assist as space shuttle Endeavour is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1194
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Feb 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians walk alongside as space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1204
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Feb 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1204

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is towed inside Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1187
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Feb 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1187

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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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: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 3, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-14361 (4 September 2003) --- This view featuring Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River was photographed by...

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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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