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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-06pd0971
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Jun 1, 2006

KSC-06pd0971

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

KSC
NASA image: IPEx Testbed Filming
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Aug 30, 2024

IPEx Testbed Filming

NASA’s ISRU Pilot Excavator (IPEx) performs a simulated lunar mission in a testbed at the agency’s Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: IPEx Testbed Filming
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Aug 30, 2024

IPEx Testbed Filming

NASA’s ISRU Pilot Excavator (IPEx) performs a simulated lunar mission in a testbed at the agency’s Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: JEM-EF
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Jun 1, 2003

JEM-EF

JSC2003-E-42544 (June 2003 ) --- The Exposed Facility (EF) of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), Japan's primary...

JSC
NASA image: Eli Lilly - Hard to Wet Surfaces
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Sep 28, 2016

Eli Lilly - Hard to Wet Surfaces

iss049e012024 (9/28/2016) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins is photographed performing sample processing, setup of the...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2037
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Aug 31, 2005

KSC-05PD-2037

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd0954
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May 31, 2006

KSC-06pd0954

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the European Space Agency's research laboratory,...

KSC
NASA image: JEM ELM-ES
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Jun 18, 2003

JEM ELM-ES

JSC2003-E-42549 (For Release: 18 June 2003) --- The Experiment Logistics Modules-Exposed (ELM-ES) of the Japanese...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 10, 1992

Microgravity

The image shows a test cell of Crystal Growth experiment inside the Vapor Crystal Growth System (VCGS) furnace...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05pd2513
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Nov 19, 2005

KSC-05pd2513

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the RLV Hangar at NASA Kennedy Space Center, employees prepare a blanket sewing...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd2512
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Nov 19, 2005

KSC-05pd2512

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees at NASA Kennedy Space Center are moving equipment out of the RLV Hangar,...

KSC
NASA image: JEM ELM-ES
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Jun 18, 2003

JEM ELM-ES

JSC2003-E-42551 (For Release: 18 June 2003) --- This graphic shows the Experiment Logistics Modules-Exposed (ELM-ES)...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0422
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Apr 4, 2002

KSC-02pd0422

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, members of the STS-107 crew run tests on the...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 18, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62) comes to a graceful halt with the help of a parachute after a 14-day mission. The...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05pd2514
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Nov 19, 2005

KSC-05pd2514

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the RLV Hangar at NASA Kennedy Space Center, employees move equipment being...

KSC
NASA image: Peneus Patera
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Sep 23, 2022

Peneus Patera

An unusual layer of smooth material covers the flanks of the volcano Peneus Patera, located south of the Hellas...

JPL
NASA image: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir processes samples for the StarSteel experiment
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Mar 6, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir processes samples for the StarSteel experiment

iss074e0364909 (March 6, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir works inside the...

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NASA image: Heart Cells CO2 Incubator Controller Setup in SABL
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Jul 21, 2016

Heart Cells CO2 Incubator Controller Setup in SABL

iss048e042380(7/21/2016) --- A view of the Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL) Short Tray inside the SABL 2...

JSC
NASA image: OA-7 Cargo Module Loading
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Feb 7, 2017

OA-7 Cargo Module Loading

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians and engineers load...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Arrival and Offload
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Feb 6, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Arrival and Offload

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Atlas Spaceflight...

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NASA image: OA-7 Atlas V Booster Arrival and Offload
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Feb 6, 2017

OA-7 Atlas V Booster Arrival and Offload

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V booster arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Atlas Spaceflight...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0902
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Apr 17, 2007

KSC-07pd0902

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Experiment Logistics Module Pressurized Section of the Japanese Experiment Module...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 1, 1971

Skylab

This August 1971 interior photograph of Skylab's Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA) flight article, undergoing...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-05PD-2224
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Sep 21, 2005

KSC-05PD-2224

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Space Station Processing Facility, a worker lowers a...

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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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