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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: Leslie Smith With Additive Manufactured Combustion Chamber
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Sep 13, 2018

Leslie Smith With Additive Manufactured Combustion Chamber

Leslie Smith, Systems Engineer, poses with an additive manufactured small combustion chamber, and poster she...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4412
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Aug 18, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker user a Hyster lift moves...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc149
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Jan 9, 1998

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STS-90 crew members study manuals and drawings for the mission's Neurolab payload during the Crew Equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc148
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Jan 9, 1998

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STS-90 crew members check out the inside of the module for the mission's Neurolab payload during the Crew Equipment...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4413
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Aug 18, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the payload cone is lowered onto...

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NASA image: jsc2023e055879
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Nov 9, 2022

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jsc2023e055879 (11/9/2022) --- Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) employees ensure the Opto-Mechanical Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4409
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Aug 18, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers are preparing to unload a...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4411
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Aug 18, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the payload cone for NASA's Glory...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4410
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Aug 18, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, workers are preparing to unload a...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1791
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Dec 5, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Commander Bob Cabana participates in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc145
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Jan 9, 1998

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STS-90 Payload Specialists James Pawelczyk, Ph.D. (at left), and Jay Buckey Jr., M.D., examine items to be used...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc147
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Jan 9, 1998

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STS-90 Payload Specialist James Pawelczyk, Ph.D., holds up a panel as one of the items used during the Crew...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc316
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Feb 26, 1998

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Members of the STS-90 crew participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc146
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Jan 9, 1998

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STS-90 Mission Specialist Dafydd "Dave" Rhys Williams, M.D., with the Canadian Space Agency, and back-up Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0914
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Being lowered into the payload bay of Discovery for a closer look at the payload are...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0913
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, members of the STS-92 crew take part in Crew...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc315
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Feb 26, 1998

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Members of the STS-90 crew participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0913
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, members of the STS-92 crew take part in Crew...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc338
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Feb 26, 1998

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Stacie Greene, an extravehicular activity trainer from Johnson Space Center, discusses the STS-90 Neurolab mission...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA
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Sep 7, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA

Technicians prepare the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) re-entry payload adapter...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0914
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Being lowered into the payload bay of Discovery for a closer look at the payload are...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0916
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Mission Specialist Bill McArthur (with tool in hand) gets a close look at the...

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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On a platform inside the payload bay of Discovery, STS-92 Mission Specialists Leroy...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0915
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Jul 12, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-92 Mission Specialist Bill McArthur (with tool in hand) gets a close look at the...

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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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