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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: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-707-008 (2-12 June 1998) --- Photographed by one of the STS-91 crew members aboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Vection Experiment
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Feb 27, 2019

Vection Experiment

iss058e026479 (2/27/2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain is shown in the Columbus module aboard the International...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0096
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Jan 29, 2002

KSC-02PD-0096

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility check the position of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Apex-4 for SpaceX CRS-10
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Feb 16, 2017

Apex-4 for SpaceX CRS-10

APEX-04, or Advanced Plant EXperiments-04, is being prepared in a cold room in the Kennedy Space Center Processing...

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NASA image: art002e009006
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Apr 4, 2026

art002e009006

art002e009006 (April 4, 2026) - The Artemis II crew took this photo on day 4 of their journey to the Moon. In it,...

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NASA image: OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift to Turnover Fixture
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Jan 7, 2022

OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift to Turnover Fixture

Mechanical technician, Joseph Eddy, carefully guides the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Main Optics Bench (MOB) during...

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NASA image: View of the Challenger's payload bay and the SOUP experiment
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Aug 1, 1985

View of the Challenger's payload bay and the SOUP experiment

51F-42-069 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The solar optical universal polarimeter (SOUP) experiment is visible among the...

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NASA image: The Beauty of Layered Stratigraphy
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Jan 20, 2017

The Beauty of Layered Stratigraphy

The layered bedrock in this image was brought from several kilometers of depth during the formation of this 44...

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NASA image: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS
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Apr 7, 1991

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) grappled by RMS

Backdropped against the Earth's surface, the Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) with its solar array (SA) panels deployed...

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NASA image: Garan conducts CsPINs Experiment Operations
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Apr 28, 2011

Garan conducts CsPINs Experiment Operations

ISS027-E-017840 (28 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight engineer, supports the Dynamism...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1078
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Jul 22, 1997

KSC-97PC1078

Applied Physics Laboratory engineers and technicians from Johns Hopkins University assist in leveling and orienting...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Seat Test
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Feb 21, 2017

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Seat Test

Engineers working with Boeing's CST-100 Starliner test the spacecraft's seat design in Mesa, Arizona, focusing on...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission
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Apr 18, 1994

Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission

STS059-225-072 (9-20 April 1994) --- Orient with the tuning fork away from the viewer (sunglint is always south of...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission
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Dec 24, 1999

Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission

STS103-710-084 (19-27 December 1999)--- One of the astronauts aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery used...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0095
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Jan 29, 2002

KSC-02pd0095

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility maneuver the replacement Reaction Wheel...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0421
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Mar 14, 2005

KSC-05pd-0421

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG), attached...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0420
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Mar 14, 2005

KSC-05pd-0420

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians prepare a Control Moment...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 5, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on April 5, 1991 at 9:22:44am (EST), the STS-37 mission hurtles toward...

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NASA image: OV-104's RMS releases Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) during STS-37 deployment
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Apr 7, 1991

OV-104's RMS releases Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) during STS-37 deployment

Atlantis', Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104's, remote manipulator system (RMS) releases Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) during...

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NASA image: Orienete Province, eastern end of Cuba as seen from Gemini 7 spacecraft
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Dec 5, 1965

Orienete Province, eastern end of Cuba as seen from Gemini 7 spacecraft

S65-63826 (5 Dec. 1965) --- Oriente Province, eastern end of Cuba, as seen from the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Small Channels and a Rocky Patch in the Cydonia Region
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Nov 5, 2015

Small Channels and a Rocky Patch in the Cydonia Region

The southern section of Cydonia Region is dominated by both a series of craters and the remnants of channels that...

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NASA image: iss01e5318
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Dec 1, 2000

iss01e5318

ISS001-E-05318 (December 2000) --- The Upsala Glacier in Argentina was featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Jan 3, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-11807 (3 January 2004) --- The Upsala Glacier in Argentina was featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: SpaceX-3 KSC Payloads: Biotube, Bric, Apex2-2
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Mar 7, 2014

SpaceX-3 KSC Payloads: Biotube, Bric, Apex2-2

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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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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