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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: Parasol construction in bldg 10 for Skylab 2 flight
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May 23, 1973

Parasol construction in bldg 10 for Skylab 2 flight

S73-26380 (23 May 1973) --- Technicians in the Technical Services shop in Building 10 work on the fabrication of the...

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NASA image: BioFabrication Facility (BFF)
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Apr 24, 2019

BioFabrication Facility (BFF)

jsc2019e037579 (4/24/2019) --- Preflight image of the commercially developed and operated BioFabrication Facility...

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NASA image: Fiber Optic Production (FOP) 2
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Sep 28, 2018

Fiber Optic Production (FOP) 2

jsc2019e048247 (9/28/2018) — Preflight imagery of the Fiber Optic Production hardware. Physical Optics Corporation’s...

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NASA image: jsc2021e019955
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Aug 10, 2015

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jsc2021e019955 (8/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Mini Coldbag. The Mini Coldbag is a temperature control...

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NASA image: Fiber Optic Production (FOP) 3
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Mar 6, 2019

Fiber Optic Production (FOP) 3

jsc2019e048245 (3/6/2019) — Preflight imagery of the Fiber Optic Production hardware. Physical Optics Corporation’s...

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NASA image: MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-6 - SUITING-UP - CAPE
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Feb 20, 1962

MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-6 - SUITING-UP - CAPE

S64-14848 (20 Feb. 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. dons spacesuit during preflight operations at Cape...

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NASA image: jsc2021e019956
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Aug 10, 2015

jsc2021e019956

jsc2021e019956 (8/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Mini Coldbag with the lid open. The Mini Coldbag is a...

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NASA image: Fiber Optic Production (FOP) 1
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Sep 28, 2018

Fiber Optic Production (FOP) 1

jsc2019e048246 (9/28/2018) — Preflight imagery of the Fiber Optic Production hardware. Physical Optics Corporation’s...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 spacecraft arrives at VAB during preflight preparations
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Jun 30, 1969

Apollo 12 spacecraft arrives at VAB during preflight preparations

S69-39323 (1969) --- The Apollo 12 spacecraft (Command and Service Modules 108/Lunar Module 6) arrives at the...

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NASA image: jsc2020e045054
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Nov 12, 2020

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jsc2020e045054 (8/19/2020) --- Preflight bench review imagery of the High school students United with NASA to Create...

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NASA image: Space As-Lib Preflight Imagery
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Sep 7, 2021

Space As-Lib Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052199 (9/7/2021) --- A preflight view of the Space Demonstration for All Solid-state Lithium Ion Battery...

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NASA image: jsc2020e045049
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Aug 19, 2020

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jsc2020e045049 (8/19/2020) --- Preflight bench review imagery of the High school students United with NASA to Create...

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NASA image: jsc2020e045036
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Aug 19, 2020

jsc2020e045036

jsc2020e045036 (8/19/2020) --- Preflight bench review imagery of the High school students United with NASA to Create...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight Training, Foot Nominal Operations
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Aug 11, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight Training, Foot Nominal Operations

JSC2004-E-35439 (11 August 2004) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1498
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Oct 3, 2000

KSC00pp1498

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An overhead crane in the Operations and Checkout Building hovers over the Joint...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-flight Briefing
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Sep 29, 2020

NASA/SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-flight Briefing

Kathy Lueders, associate administrator, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters,...

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NASA image: jsc2026e004238
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Jan 29, 2026

jsc2026e004238

jsc2026e004238 (February 02, 2026) -- A preflight image of the miniaturized sterilization system as part of IVGEN...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1507
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Oct 3, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister, with the Joint Airlock Module inside, backs out of the...

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NASA image: BLDG. 30 - SIMULATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS - ASTP)
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Nov 1, 1974

BLDG. 30 - SIMULATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS - ASTP)

S74-33004 (19 Sept. 1962) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr, (right), Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) pilot, discusses the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1491
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Oct 2, 2000

KSC00pp1491

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Joint Airlock Module is placed in a...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation
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Dec 10, 2021

Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation

jsc2021e063280 (12/10/2021) --- Preflight imagery for the Characterizing Antibiotic Resistance in Microgravity...

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NASA image: AMA-Reddit Media Event
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Dec 2, 2014

AMA-Reddit Media Event

NASA managers participate in a live online Ask Me Anything, or AMA, session for reddit.com followers during Orion...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1496
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Oct 3, 2000

KSC00pp1496

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, the Joint Airlock Module is ready to be...

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NASA image: jsc2021e048037
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Oct 22, 2021

jsc2021e048037

jsc2021e048037 (10/22/2021) --- A preflight view of COWVR during Antenna Range Testing. Space Test Program-Houston...

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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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