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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: Expedition 23 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 30, 2010

Expedition 23 Soyuz Rollout

Russian security officers and their dog patrol the railroad track ahead of the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft as it is...

HQ
NASA image: Rehearsal: Infrared Views of Landing and Retrieval Animation
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Dec 22, 2005

Rehearsal: Infrared Views of Landing and Retrieval Animation

This video shows images taken through infrared range cameras during a recovery simulation at the Utah Test and...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-07pd1166
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May 14, 2007

KSC-07pd1166

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Having successfully crossed railroad tracks nearby, this young alligator makes his way...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole
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Feb 20, 2019

Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole

Commercial Crew Program astronauts Mike Fincke, Nicole Mann and Barry "Butch" Wilmore in Free Flyer Track & Capture...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole
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Feb 20, 2019

Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole

Commercial Crew Program astronauts Mike Fincke, Nicole Mann and Barry "Butch" Wilmore in Free Flyer Track & Capture...

KSC
NASA image: Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole
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Feb 20, 2019

Commercial Crew Program Astronaut Training - Mike Fincke, Nicole

Commercial Crew Program astronauts Mike Fincke, Nicole Mann and Barry "Butch" Wilmore in Free Flyer Track & Capture...

KSC
NASA image: jsc2012e019093
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Jan 13, 2012

jsc2012e019093

Expedition 33 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide at the SSRMS Track and Capture training station in the SES...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2012e019085
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Jan 13, 2012

jsc2012e019085

Expedition 33 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide at the SSRMS Track and Capture training station in the SES...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2012e019091
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Jan 13, 2012

jsc2012e019091

Expedition 33 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide at the SSRMS Track and Capture training station in the SES...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2012e019084
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Jan 13, 2012

jsc2012e019084

Expedition 33 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide at the SSRMS Track and Capture training station in the SES...

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NASA image: jsc2012e019102
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Jan 13, 2012

jsc2012e019102

Expedition 33 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide at the SSRMS Track and Capture training station in the SES...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd1163
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May 14, 2007

KSC-07pd1163

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This young alligator crosses a road near the railroad tracks where the train carrying...

KSC
NASA image: jsc2012e019090
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Jan 13, 2012

jsc2012e019090

Expedition 33 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide at the SSRMS Track and Capture training station in the SES...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2012e019100
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Jan 13, 2012

jsc2012e019100

Expedition 33 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide at the SSRMS Track and Capture training station in the SES...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2012e019082
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Jan 13, 2012

jsc2012e019082

Expedition 33 crew members Suni Williams and Aki Hoshide at the SSRMS Track and Capture training station in the SES...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2017e007812
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Jan 18, 2017

jsc2017e007812

jsc2017e007812 (01/18/2017) --- Expedition 52 crew member astronaut Randy Bresnik at the Johnson Space Center...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 23 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 30, 2010

Expedition 23 Soyuz Rollout

The sun rises behind the Soyuz launch pad shortly before the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft is rolled out by train to the...

HQ
NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 2000

Research Technology

Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC’s) Advanced Space Transportation Program has developed the Magnetic Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Jan 1, 1999

Advanced Concept

This artist’s concept depicts a Magnetic Launch Assist vehicle clearing the track and shifting to rocket engines for...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98PC-572
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Apr 29, 1998

KSC-98PC-572

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train moves along the track at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98PC-651
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May 21, 1998

KSC-98PC-651

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train moves along the track at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98PC-571
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Apr 29, 1998

KSC-98PC-571

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train moves along the track at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04-S-00162
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May 6, 2004

KSC-04-S-00162

Wind currents from Asia and India can carry ozone smog and pollution thousands of miles away to the southern...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have been testing Magnetic Launch Assist Systems, formerly...

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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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