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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: Microgravity
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Feb 27, 1998

Microgravity

Dr. Donald Frazier works with a laser imaging system designed by Dr. Hossin Abdeldayem for pattern recognition...

MSFC
NASA image: Galileo Optical Experiment GOPEX
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Feb 8, 1996

Galileo Optical Experiment GOPEX

Two sets of laser pulses transmitted from Earth to a spacecraft over a distance of 1.4 million kilometers 870,000...

JPL
NASA image: View of the OBSS taken during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

View of the OBSS taken during STS-121

STS121-319-004 (5 July 2006) --- The Laser Dynamic Range Imager (LDRI), Intensified Television Camera (ITVC) and...

JSC
NASA image: Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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Dec 10, 2013

Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter, Thermal Emission Imaging System

This image taken by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbite on May 19, 2010, shows an impact crater that had not existed...

JPL
NASA image: Sellers and Fossum on the end of the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

Sellers and Fossum on the end of the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

STS121-323-011 (8 July 2006) --- Astronauts Piers J. Sellers and Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialists,...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2364
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Oct 14, 2006

KSC-06pd2364

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility's bay 1, workers prepare the orbiter boom sensor...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2589
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Apr 9, 2009

KSC-2009-2589

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, the orbiter boom sensor system is lifted by a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2597
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Apr 9, 2009

KSC-2009-2597

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, workers prepare to install the orbiter boom...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2593
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Apr 9, 2009

KSC-2009-2593

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, the orbiter boom sensor system is lowered by a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2595
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Apr 9, 2009

KSC-2009-2595

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, workers install the orbiter boom sensor system in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2591
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Apr 9, 2009

KSC-2009-2591

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, space shuttle Discovery’s payload bay is readied...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2366
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Oct 14, 2006

KSC-06pd2366

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 1, the orbiter boom sensor system is lifted by...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2365
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Oct 14, 2006

KSC-06pd2365

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 1, the orbiter boom sensor system is lifted by...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2590
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Apr 9, 2009

KSC-2009-2590

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, the orbiter boom sensor system is lifted by a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2369
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Oct 14, 2006

KSC-06pd2369

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 1, workers are ready to secure the orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2596
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Apr 9, 2009

KSC-2009-2596

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, the orbiter boom sensor system is installed in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2594
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Apr 9, 2009

KSC-2009-2594

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, workers prepare to install the orbiter boom...

KSC
NASA image: STS-42 MS/PLC Norman E. Thagard adjusts Rack 10 FES equipment in IML-1 module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 MS/PLC Norman E. Thagard adjusts Rack 10 FES equipment in IML-1 module

STS042-05-006 (22-30 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut Norman E. Thagard, payload commander, performs the Fluids Experiment...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2368
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Oct 14, 2006

KSC-06pd2368

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 1, workers watch closely as the orbiter boom...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-06pd2367
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Oct 14, 2006

KSC-06pd2367

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 1, workers watch closely as the orbiter boom...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2592
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Apr 9, 2009

KSC-2009-2592

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, the orbiter boom sensor system is moved into...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2009-2598
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Apr 9, 2009

KSC-2009-2598

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility’s bay 3, workers attach a crane to the orbiter boom sensor...

KSC
NASA image: On the Edge
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Feb 4, 2015

On the Edge

In today's image, Mercury's horizon cuts a striking edge against the stark blackness of space. On the right,...

JPL
NASA image: Orbiting Rainbows Simulation
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Apr 22, 2015

Orbiting Rainbows Simulation

This simulated image shows how a cloud of glitter in geostationary orbit would be illuminated and controlled by two...

JPL
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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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