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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-2011-5719
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5719

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis' pilot chute deploys, a preamble to the appearance of the shuttle's...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Lunar Module
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Mar 7, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Lunar Module

AS09-21-3197 (7 March 1969) --- A view of the Apollo 9 Lunar Module (LM) "Spider" in a lunar landing configuration,...

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NASA image: KSC-98dc737
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Jun 12, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway 15 of KSC's...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2927
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Oct 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-120 crew members have gathered for the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1368
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Jun 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., a technician with The Johns Hopkins University...

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NASA image: Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test
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Sep 13, 2017

Orion's parachutes measure up in high pressure test

Orion’s three main orange and white parachutes help a representative model of the spacecraft descend through sky...

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NASA image: sts133-s-132
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Mar 10, 2011

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STS133-S-132 (9 March 2011) --- Space shuttle Discovery?s drag chute is deployed as the spacecraft rolls toward...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5864
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Jul 21, 2011

KSC-2011-5864

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Xenon lights positioned at the end of Runway 15 reveal that the drag chute has deployed...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2802
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Jun 15, 2013

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MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – In the Mojave Desert in California, final checkouts are completed on the Garvey Spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2707
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Jun 10, 2013

KSC-2013-2707

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A member of the student launch team for the Polysat works through final checks in the...

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NASA image: Natural Oil Seepage Off California Coast
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Dec 13, 2021

Natural Oil Seepage Off California Coast

An oil slick from naturally occurring oil seeps off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. The NASA-NOAA Marine Oil...

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NASA image: Views of the ISS during Endeavour's final flyaround for STS-97
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Dec 9, 2000

Views of the ISS during Endeavour's final flyaround for STS-97

STS097-704-071 (9 December 2000) --- This picture is one of a series of 70mm frames exposed of the International...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2929
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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The final components of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory for the...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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May 8, 1980

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a cooperative program of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2749
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Jun 13, 2013

KSC-2013-2749

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – In the Mojave Desert in California, a student checks out the Garvey Spacecraft Corporation's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4199
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Aug 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0473
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Mar 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla.,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Nov 1, 1979

Around Marshall

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a cooperative program of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2925
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Sep 24, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers remove an...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1045
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Jul 17, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia touches down on...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0415
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Apr 14, 1999

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Students Scott Kerley and Bryan Geer demonstrate how they polished mirrors for STARSHINE, a student spacecraft built...

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NASA image: View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC
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Aug 21, 2007

View of the Landing of the STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour at KSC

STS118-S-072 (21 Aug. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute is fully deployed as the spacecraft rolls...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2716
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Jun 10, 2013

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Members of the student launch team for the Polysat works through final checks in the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1202
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1202

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Blasting through the hazy late morning sky, the Space Shuttle Discovery soars from...

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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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