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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: Vacuum Spheres Outside of Building 1247 NASA LaRC
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Jun 7, 2013

Vacuum Spheres Outside of Building 1247 NASA LaRC

The vacuum spheres outside of building 1247 are reflected in a pool of rain water after an unusual break in weather...

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NASA image: SETTING A NEW SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA
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Jan 8, 2015

SETTING A NEW SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA

A CREW INSTALLS A NEW EARTH SCIENCE RECEIVING SATELLITE ANTENNA OUTSIDE MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER'S ACTIVITIES...

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NASA image: SETTING A NEW SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA
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Jan 8, 2015

SETTING A NEW SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA

A CREW INSTALLS A NEW EARTH SCIENCE RECEIVING SATELLITE ANTENNA OUTSIDE MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER'S ACTIVITIES...

MSFC
NASA image: SETTING A NEW SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA
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Jan 8, 2015

SETTING A NEW SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA

A CREW INSTALLS A NEW EARTH SCIENCE RECEIVING SATELLITE ANTENNA OUTSIDE MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER'S ACTIVITIES...

MSFC
NASA image: SETTING A NEW SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA
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Jan 8, 2015

SETTING A NEW SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA

A CREW INSTALLS A NEW EARTH SCIENCE RECEIVING SATELLITE ANTENNA OUTSIDE MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER'S ACTIVITIES...

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NASA image: 1100312
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Mar 15, 2011

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PHIL SUMRALL POSES FOR A PORTRAIT OUTSIDE OF BUILDING 4203 BESIDE OF THE VON BRAUN BUST

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NASA image: NASA Ames Green Building dubbed Sustainability Base N-232
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Nov 22, 2011

NASA Ames Green Building dubbed Sustainability Base N-232

Construction of the new NASA Ames Green Building dubbed Sustainability Base located on the Ames Research Center...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0182-003
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Aug 18, 2009

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Chris Kemp, NASA Ames CIO in the security Operations Center (inside and outside of N-254 SOC and on Segway in front...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the Columbia debris is loaded onto a flatbed truck outside the Columbia Debris Hangar. The debris is being transferred to the Vehicle Assembly Building for permanent storage. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.
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Sep 15, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the Columbia debris is loaded onto a flatbed truck outside the Columbia Debris Hangar. The debris is being transferred to the Vehicle Assembly Building for permanent storage. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the Columbia debris is loaded onto a flatbed truck outside the Columbia Debris...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 26, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

Expedition 13 backup crew member Michael Fincke relaxes outside of building 254 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: Progress Pride Flag at NASA Headquarters
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Jun 9, 2022

Progress Pride Flag at NASA Headquarters

The Progress Pride flag is seen flying at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Building, Thursday, June 9, 2022, in...

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NASA image: Progress Pride Flag at NASA Headquarters
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Jun 9, 2022

Progress Pride Flag at NASA Headquarters

The Progress Pride flag is seen flying at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Building, Thursday, June 9, 2022, in...

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NASA image: Progress Pride Flag at NASA Headquarters
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Jun 9, 2022

Progress Pride Flag at NASA Headquarters

The Progress Pride flag is seen flying at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Building, Thursday, June 9, 2022, in...

HQ
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 17, 1999

Around Marshall

A fountain representing a rocket launch was dedicated in the Von Braun courtyard outside of Building 4200 at...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1185
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Apr 22, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers place the final piece of the mission patch for STS-107 on the outside of the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

Signage outside the New York Stock Exchange building show Artemis II mission imagery ahead of NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

Signage outside the New York Stock Exchange building show Artemis II mission imagery ahead of NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis is turned into position outside the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) for its tow to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The move will allow work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the processing facility includes annual validation of the bay's cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms, and jack stands. Atlantis will remain in the VAB for about 10 days, then return to the OPF as work resumes to prepare it for launch in September 2004 on the first return-to-flight mission, STS-114.
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Dec 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis is turned into position outside the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) for its tow to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The move will allow work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the processing facility includes annual validation of the bay's cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms, and jack stands. Atlantis will remain in the VAB for about 10 days, then return to the OPF as work resumes to prepare it for launch in September 2004 on the first return-to-flight mission, STS-114.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis is turned into position outside the Orbiter...

NASA image: KSC-2010-3134
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Apr 23, 2010

KSC-2010-3134

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Joint...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2010-3132
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Apr 23, 2010

KSC-2010-3132

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a mock-up...

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NASA image: Public Affairs Office (PAO) - House Subcommittee - MSC
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Feb 15, 1964

Public Affairs Office (PAO) - House Subcommittee - MSC

S64-16482 (1964) --- At the Manned Spacecraft Center, Wesley Hjornevik, Assistant Director for Administration, with...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3133
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Apr 23, 2010

KSC-2010-3133

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, employees...

KSC
NASA image: Aerospace Communications Facility (ACF)
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Aug 7, 2023

Aerospace Communications Facility (ACF)

NASA’s Glenn Research Center opened the doors to a brand-new mission-focused facility that will support the agency’s...

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NASA image: Artemis II Heat Shield Installation
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Jun 23, 2023

Artemis II Heat Shield Installation

Teams install the heat shield on the Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong...

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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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