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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: Ask A Climate Scientist – a Pause in Warming?
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Oct 21, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist – a Pause in Warming?

Is there a pause in global warming? This question was posed to Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientist Josh Willis as...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 17, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

Apollo 8 crew members paused before the mission simulator during training for the first manned lunar orbital...

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NASA image: Two Worlds, One Sun
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May 6, 2010

Two Worlds, One Sun

While humans lives unfolded on Earth, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity paused in its southward trek and...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0694
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May 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- FAA Administrator Patti Smith pauses in the Orbiter Processing Facility on her tour of...

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NASA image: KSC-72PC-0610
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Dec 4, 1972

KSC-72PC-0610

The Apollo 17 prime crew pauses on the access arm leading to their spacecraft, mated to the Saturn V launch vehicle...

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NASA image: View of MS Morgan in the MDDK during STS-118
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Aug 18, 2007

View of MS Morgan in the MDDK during STS-118

S118-E-09271 (18 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Barbara R. Morgan, STS-118 mission specialist, pauses for a photo while...

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NASA image: View of Kelly posing for a photo in the SM during STS-118
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Aug 18, 2007

View of Kelly posing for a photo in the SM during STS-118

S118-E-09128 (18 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Scott Kelly, STS-118 commander, pauses for a photo in the Zvezda Service...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0006
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Jan 3, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to Kennedy Space Center, former President Jimmy Carter (left) pauses...

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NASA image: iss064e005612
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Nov 24, 2020

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iss064e005612 (Nov. 24, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker pauses during...

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NASA image: EXPEDITION 46 PLAQUE HANGING
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Jun 1, 2016

EXPEDITION 46 PLAQUE HANGING

RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT SCOTT KELLY, LEFT, AND PAYLOAD PLANNING MANAGER TONY PITTMAN PAUSE FOR A PHOTO BEFORE HANGING...

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NASA image: Casper points camera out of aft flight deck window
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May 26, 1996

Casper points camera out of aft flight deck window

S77-E-5109 (26 May 1996) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, commander, pauses during a photography session on the aft...

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Aug 9, 2018

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iss056e130411 (Aug. 9, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel pauses for a portrait while he was inspecting...

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NASA image: iss064e013883
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Dec 18, 2020

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iss064e013883 (Dec. 18, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins pauses for a...

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NASA image: iss065e006630
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Apr 27, 2021

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iss065e006630 (April 27, 2021) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Oleg Novitskiy pauses for a...

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NASA image: STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Springer during egress training in JSC's MAIL
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Mar 5, 1990

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Springer during egress training in JSC's MAIL

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer, wearing launch and entry suit (LES), pauses during emergency...

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NASA image: Williams during EVA 36
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Aug 19, 2016

Williams during EVA 36

Extravehicular crewmember 1 (EV1) Jeff Williams pauses for a photo after installing a Hemispherical (Hemi) Reflector...

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NASA image: STS-116 Commander Polansky works in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Dec 19, 2006

STS-116 Commander Polansky works in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S116-E-07026 (18 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-116 commander, pauses for a photo as he works in the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers pause at the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing. About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.
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Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers pause at the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing. About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers pause at the mockup of...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Tom Feeney (center) pauses on his walk along the beach at Kennedy Space Center. With him are Ivan Osores (left), with Security, and Ricky D. O’Quinn, with the KSC SWAT team. During January and February, Congressman Feeney traveled the entire coastline of Florida’s 24th District, and concluded his walks March 1 in Brevard County. On his walks, he met with constituents and community leaders to discuss legislative issues that will be addressed by the 108th Congress.
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Mar 1, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Tom Feeney (center) pauses on his walk along the beach at Kennedy Space Center. With him are Ivan Osores (left), with Security, and Ricky D. O’Quinn, with the KSC SWAT team. During January and February, Congressman Feeney traveled the entire coastline of Florida’s 24th District, and concluded his walks March 1 in Brevard County. On his walks, he met with constituents and community leaders to discuss legislative issues that will be addressed by the 108th Congress.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Congressman Tom Feeney (center) pauses on his walk along the beach at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --After a Town Hall meeting at KSC, Center Director Jim Kennedy and U.S. Reps. Dave Weldon and Tom Feeney pause for a photo before heading to the NASA-KSC News Center for a press conference. Weldon and Feeney discussed the new mission for NASA outlined by President George W. Bush Jan. 14. The congressmen and Kennedy also answered questions from employees in the audience.
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Jan 16, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --After a Town Hall meeting at KSC, Center Director Jim Kennedy and U.S. Reps. Dave Weldon and Tom Feeney pause for a photo before heading to the NASA-KSC News Center for a press conference. Weldon and Feeney discussed the new mission for NASA outlined by President George W. Bush Jan. 14. The congressmen and Kennedy also answered questions from employees in the audience.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --After a Town Hall meeting at KSC, Center Director Jim Kennedy and U.S. Reps. Dave...

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NASA image: Morgan works in the aft FD during Joint Operations
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Aug 12, 2007

Morgan works in the aft FD during Joint Operations

ISS015-E-22143 (12 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Barbara R. Morgan, STS-118 mission specialist, pauses for a photo while...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3803
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Sep 11, 2014

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. – At Fire Station 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Fire and Rescue personnel pause...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn running as part of physical training program
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Feb 20, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn running as part of physical training program

S64-14883 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, participates in a strict...

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NASA image: Anderson floats in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Endeavor during Joint Operations
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Aug 12, 2007

Anderson floats in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Endeavor during Joint Operations

ISS015-E-22180 (12 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, pauses for a photo while...

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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.
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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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