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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: Portraits - STS-1
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May 7, 1979

Portraits - STS-1

S79-31775 (29 April 1979) --- These two astronauts are the prime crewmen for the first flight in the Space...

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NASA image: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - CRIPPEN, ROBERT L., ASTRONAUT - STS-1
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May 7, 1979

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - CRIPPEN, ROBERT L., ASTRONAUT - STS-1

S79-31777 (7 May 1979) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen.

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NASA image: SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC
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Mar 17, 1982

SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC

S82-28456 (19 Feb. 1982) --- Astronauts Jack R. Lousma, left, STS-3 commander, and C. Gordon Fullerton, pilot, are...

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NASA image: SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - STS-3 - KSC
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Mar 17, 1982

SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - STS-3 - KSC

S82-28457 (19 Feb. 1982) --- Member of the JSC astronaut corps., STS-3 vehicle integration test (VIT) team and other...

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NASA image: SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC
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Mar 17, 1982

SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC

S82-28454 (19 Feb. 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, right, STS-3 commander, and C. Gordon Fullerton, pilot, carry...

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NASA image: SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC
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Mar 17, 1982

SIMULATED COUNTDOWN TRAINING ACTIVITIES - KSC

S82-28455 (19 Feb. 1982) --- The prime crew members for STS-3 take a break in their training schedule at KSC to pose...

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NASA image: PDP grappled by RMS is positioned above payload bay (PLB) at sunrise
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Mar 30, 1982

PDP grappled by RMS is positioned above payload bay (PLB) at sunrise

STS003-21-080 (22-30 March 1982) --- Plasma Diagnostics Package (PDP) grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS)...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

The shipping container carrying the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) is lowered by crane onto the...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift
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Aug 26, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Offload, Transport, and Lift

The shipping container carrying the Orion heat shield for Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) is lowered by crane onto the...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0312
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Apr 9, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle prime crew members Robert Crippen, left, pilot, and John Young, center,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2500
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May 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – San Diego Padres fans talk to Doug Lenhardt, Kennedy Space Center's Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2554
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May 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A transporter for oversize loads carries the port booster for the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2552
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May 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A transporter for oversize loads carries the port booster for the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2553
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May 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A transporter for oversize loads carries the port booster for the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2555
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May 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A transporter for oversize loads carries the port booster for the United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Arrival
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Aug 25, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Arrival

NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft touched down at the Shuttle Landing Facility, managed and operated by Space Florida, at...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Arrival
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Aug 25, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Arrival

NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft touches down at the Shuttle Landing Facility, managed and operated by Space Florida, at...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Arrival
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Aug 25, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Arrival

NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft touched and came to a stop at the Shuttle Landing Facility, managed and operated by...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0426
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Apr 14, 1981

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DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, CALIF. - Columbia returns to Earth after completing the first full test of the Space...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Forward Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF
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Aug 30, 2017

Orion EM-1 Forward Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF

The Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) left-hand forward skirt for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Forward Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF
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Aug 30, 2017

Orion EM-1 Forward Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF

The Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) left-hand forward skirt for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Forward Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF
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Aug 30, 2017

Orion EM-1 Forward Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF

The Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) left-hand forward skirt for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2601
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May 14, 2014

KSC-2014-2601

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A flatbed truck carrying the crew module transportation fixture simulates the future...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Flight Readiness Review - Day 2
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Nov 10, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Flight Readiness Review - Day 2

Johnson Space Center Deputy Director Vanessa Wyche signs the Human Rating Certification Plan for SpaceX’s crew...

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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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