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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: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

A test version of the Orion capsule sits in its cradle after being recovered from the Pacific Ocean during Underway...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Landing
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Apr 30, 2004

Expedition 8 Landing

Expedition 8 Commander Mike Foale exits an all terrain vehicle and prepares to enter a Russian MI-8 helicopter for...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Landing
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Apr 24, 2005

Expedition 10 Landing

Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao, left, is greeted by his wife after arriving in Star City, Russia from...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1576
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Feb 25, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A mockup of the Launch Abort System, or LAS, is positioned atop a boilerplate Orion capsule...

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NASA image: CFT Atlas V Booster LVOS
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Feb 21, 2024

CFT Atlas V Booster LVOS

Crews raise a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to a vertical position at the Vertical Integration Facility at...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Postflight
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Apr 9, 2006

Expedition 12 Postflight

JSC2006-E-16029 (9 April 2006) --- A Russian search and rescue helicopter flies over Arkalyk airport, Kazakhstan....

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch
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Oct 18, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch

The Soyuz TMA-3 vehicle launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, carrying...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1667
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Feb 27, 2013

KSC-2013-1667

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

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

The Exploration Ground Systems Recovery Team, based out of Kennedy Space Center in Florida, practices bringing a...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Liftoff
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off at 5:49 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1592
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Feb 26, 2013

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

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, at left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Landing
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Apr 24, 2005

Expedition 10 Landing

Signatures of astronauts and cosmonauts that have flown onboard this Russian helicopter are seen in this image,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Nov 13, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-Launch Briefing

Benji Reed, senior director, Human Spaceflight Programs, SpaceX, answers questions during a virtual prelaunch news...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Landing
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Sep 16, 2011

Expedition 28 Landing

Expedition 28 Flight Engineer Alexander Samokutyaev waves as he is carried in a chair to the medical tent shortly...

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Nov 16, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers carry one of the Stardust solar panels removed for testing. The...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

A U.S. Navy boat secures a tending line to a test version of the Orion capsule during Underway Recovery Test-7...

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NASA image: CFT Atlas V Booster LVOS
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Feb 21, 2024

CFT Atlas V Booster LVOS

Crews transfer the main stage of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to the Vertical Integration Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1586
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Mar 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1586

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tim Wright, a United Space Alliance engineering manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Welcome home Bob & Doug!
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Aug 4, 2020

Welcome home Bob & Doug!

NASA Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley splashed down in the Dragon Endeavour capsule at 2:48 p.m. EDT on...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

A Russian search and rescue all terrain vehicle (ATV) drives Expedition 41 Flight Engineer Alexander Gerst of the...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Administrator Countdown Clock Briefing for the agency
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Apr 21, 2021

NASA Hosts Administrator Countdown Clock Briefing for the agency

Members of the news media attend a press briefing April 21, 2021, near the Press Site countdown clock at NASA’s...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Training
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Oct 1, 2020

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Training

NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Akihiko Hoshide,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Liftoff
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off at 5:49 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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