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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: OFT-2 NDS Entry Cover Functional Test
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Jan 2, 2021

OFT-2 NDS Entry Cover Functional Test

A technician observes the functional test of the NASA Docking System (NDS) cover in the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: OFT-2 Entry Cover Center Hatch Installation
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Jan 2, 2021

OFT-2 Entry Cover Center Hatch Installation

Technicians work on the NASA Docking System (NDS) hatch installation in the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing...

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NASA image: OFT-2 Entry Cover Center Hatch Installation
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Jan 2, 2021

OFT-2 Entry Cover Center Hatch Installation

Technicians work on the NASA Docking System (NDS) cover hatch installation in the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: Turtle Mtns., ND
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Apr 24, 2015

Turtle Mtns., ND

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the Turtle Mountains, which straddle the US-Canada border in central...

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NASA image: ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web
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Oct 1, 2006

ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web

JSC2006-E-43504 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station after...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010176
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Aug 12, 2021

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jsc2023e010176 (8/21/2021) --- This image shows the final step of assembling the ESA-Biofilms experiment unit....

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NASA image: jsc2023e010179
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Feb 28, 2023

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jsc2023e010179 (2/28/2023) --- This image is a composition of two scanning electron microscopic images of the...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010177
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Feb 28, 2023

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jsc2023e010177 (4/7/2022) --- This image is a scanning electron microscopic image of one of the ESA-Biofilms sample...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010175
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Feb 28, 2023

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jsc2023e010175 (2/28/2023) --- This image shows a monospecies biofilm through the view of a scanning electron...

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NASA image: Capsule Modes in Assembly Shop Wallops Island
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Apr 13, 1959

Capsule Modes in Assembly Shop Wallops Island

Technicians prepare a full-scale capsule which would be used for the first rocket-launching on March 11, 1959. The...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010180
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May 20, 2022

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jsc2023e010180 (5/20/2022) --- This is a group picture of the DLR, ESA, and Kayser Italia teams after successful...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0062
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Jan 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members inspect the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1075
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Jul 20, 1997

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STS-85 Pilot Kent V. Rominger poses in his T-38 jet trainer after landing with other members of the flight crew at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0061
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Jan 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members inspect the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0060
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Jan 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members pause for a photo in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0058
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Jan 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members inspect the Columbus...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010178
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Feb 28, 2023

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jsc2023e010178 (4/7/2022) --- This image taken by a scanning electron microscope shows one of the ESA-Biofilms...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0064
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Jan 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members get a close look at the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0059
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Jan 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members inspect the Columbus...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0065
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Jan 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members manipulate the cover on...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0057
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Jan 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members inspect the Columbus...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0063
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Jan 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members manipulate the cover on...

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NASA image: Little Joe Model Mercury Project
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Jun 26, 1959

Little Joe Model Mercury Project

Publicity photograph of a technician measuring a wind tunnel model of the Little Joe test vehicle. Joseph Shortal...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 19, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-059433 (19 Jan. 2012) --- Ice cover on Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota is featured in this image...

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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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