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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: NP-2023-04-019-JSC-Gateway-Expanded-View-041423
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Apr 14, 2023

NP-2023-04-019-JSC-Gateway-Expanded-View-041423

And expanded view of the Gateway space station showing each of its elements, international partner contributions,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Expanded View
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Expanded View

Expanded view illustration of elements of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant. This configuration of the rocket,...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Expanding Our View of the Universe [Episode 17]
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May 20, 2020

NASA Science Live: Expanding Our View of the Universe [Episode 17]

NASA’s WFIRST mission will explore the universe, seeking answers to some of its biggest mysteries. From...

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NASA image: BEAM on Canadarm2 Robotic Arm
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Apr 16, 2016

BEAM on Canadarm2 Robotic Arm

iss047e061107 (4/16/2016) --- View of Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) attached to Canadarm2 Robotic Arm....

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NASA image: NASA HQ New A-Suite Visit
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Apr 19, 2021

NASA HQ New A-Suite Visit

Senior leaders with Kennedy Space Center in Florida, familiarize newly appointed officials from NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: iss067e214089
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Aug 2, 2022

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iss067e214089 (Aug. 2, 2022) --- This view from a window on the International Space Station's Russian segment shows...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy

iss053e235256 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Dellingr/RBLE Satellite deployment from the NanoRacks CubeSate Deployer...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy

iss053e235231 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Dellingr/RBLE Satellite deployment from the NanoRacks CubeSate Deployer...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy

iss053e235238(11/20/2017) --- A view of the Dellingr/RBLE Satellite deployment from the NanoRacks CubeSate Deployer...

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NASA image: SPX-8 Dragon Approach and Retreat Monitoring
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Apr 10, 2016

SPX-8 Dragon Approach and Retreat Monitoring

ISS047e050792 (04/10/2016) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches to be grappled by the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2478
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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A view inside the Boeing 727-200 aircraft used for weightless flights by Zero Gravity...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0386
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Eileen Collins (center) and...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy

iss053e235232 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Dellingr/RBLE Satellite deployment from the NanoRacks CubeSate Deployer...

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NASA image: Mouths of the Amazon River, Brazil, South America
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Aug 8, 1992

Mouths of the Amazon River, Brazil, South America

STS046-80-009 (31 July-8 Aug. 1992) --- A view of the mouth of the Amazon River and the Amazon Delta shows a large...

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NASA image: Comet Christensen Has Carbon Gas
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Nov 23, 2015

Comet Christensen Has Carbon Gas

An expanded view of comet C/2006 W3 (Christensen) is shown here. The WISE spacecraft observed this comet on April...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0978
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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The European Space Agency's Columbus module rests on a work stand in view of media...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2303
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Aug 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This is a view taken by the astronauts during orbit of damaged tiles on the underside...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Feb 8, 2004

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

This photo, captured by the NASA Hubble Space Telescope's (HST) Advanced Camera for Surveys, is Hubble's latest view...

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NASA image: Malaspina Glacier, Alaska as seen from STS-66 Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Malaspina Glacier, Alaska as seen from STS-66 Atlantis

STS066-117-014 (3-14 Nov. 1994) --- Malaspina Glacier can be seen in this north-northeastern photograph taken in...

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NASA image: Bright Basin on Tethys
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Jul 27, 2015

Bright Basin on Tethys

With the expanded range of colors visible to Cassini's cameras, differences in materials and their textures become...

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NASA image: Return to Rhea
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Mar 30, 2015

Return to Rhea

After a couple of years in high-inclination orbits that limited its ability to encounter Saturn's moons, NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3014
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May 8, 2009

KSC-2009-3014

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers begin to close the doors...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0721
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Jun 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the VAB high bay 2, a mobile launcher platform atop a crawler transporter...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2306
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Aug 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This is a closer view of the underside of Endeavour taken after its landing on runway...

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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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