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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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Jul 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) for...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5111
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers watch as space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

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May 26, 2024

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iss071e130569 (May 26, 2024) --- An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon in this photograph from the...

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Mar 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab Destiny dominates the center of the Space Station Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1828
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Dec 23, 1997

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NASA’s Lunar Prospector is prepared for mating to a Lockheed Martin Athena II launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0635
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Mar 27, 2001

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The Mars Odyssey spacecraft (left) nears the top of the gantry at Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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Aug 24, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Discovery rolls backward out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 for...

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Feb 9, 1999

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, members of the STS-92 crew practice working with the Pressurized Mating...

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NASA image: Node 2/PMA-2 Relocation during Expedition 16
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Nov 14, 2007

Node 2/PMA-2 Relocation during Expedition 16

ISS016-E-011442 (14 Nov. 2007) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station's Canadarm2, the Harmony node...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4849
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Aug 18, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A view of the flexure springs in the soft ride being mated to the payload...

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NASA image: Boeing Crew Flight Test Vehicle (Spacecraft 2)
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing Crew Flight Test Vehicle (Spacecraft 2)

The upper and lower domes of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner Spacecraft 2 Crew Flight Test Vehicle were mated June 19,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5109
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Sep 12, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- (ED09-0253-16) This unusual overhead view shows Space Shuttle Discovery enclosed...

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Sep 26, 2009

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At the Astrotech processing facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle Gets Bigger
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Apr 7, 2023

Baby Eagle Gets Bigger

With the Moon in the background, an American bald eagle perches on a pole near its nest at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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Jul 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the MESSENGER spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-05M in Kazakhstan
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Jul 11, 2012

Soyuz TMA-05M in Kazakhstan

The Soyuz TMA-05M spacecraft and booster are seen at the Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1065
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Sep 11, 1998

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In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers prepare the orbiter Discovery for vertical lift before mating it with the...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Crew Qualification Exams
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Sep 23, 2020

Expedition 64 Crew Qualification Exams

Expedition 64 crew member Sergey Ryzhikov of Roscosmos signs in for his Soyuz qualification exams as crew mates Kate...

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NASA image: Documentation of logistics transfer from shuttle Spacehab
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Apr 24, 1996

Documentation of logistics transfer from shuttle Spacehab

STS076-345-017 (22 - 31 March 1996) --- Onboard the Spacehab module in the cargo bay of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Astronauts & cosmonauts sign Gagarin's diary
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Feb 22, 1995

Astronauts & cosmonauts sign Gagarin's diary

S95-04324 (22 March 1995) --- In keeping with Russian tradition, astronaut Norman E. Thagard (left), guest...

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Sep 7, 2000

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the Integrated Truss Structure Z1 onto a...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle Gets Bigger
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Apr 6, 2023

Baby Eagle Gets Bigger

A baby American bald eagle calls out from a nest located near Kennedy Parkway North at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: View of Soyuz, SSRMS, PMA3 and Atlantis taken prior to undocking during Expedition Four
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Apr 17, 2002

View of Soyuz, SSRMS, PMA3 and Atlantis taken prior to undocking during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10071 (17 April 2002) --- Moments prior to the undocking of the Space Shuttle Atlantis from 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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