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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: Official Portrait of Astronaut Alan Poindexter
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May 26, 2006

Official Portrait of Astronaut Alan Poindexter

JSC2006-E-31443 (28 May 2006) --- NASA astronaut Alan G. Poindexter, commander.

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NASA image: 200802200005HQ  Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) Lands
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Feb 20, 2008

200802200005HQ Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) Lands

STS-122 Mission Commander Steve Frick, right, and Pilot Alan Poindexter use a pair of binoculars to inspect the...

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NASA image: Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing
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Apr 20, 2010

Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing

STS131-S-091 (20 April 2010) --- NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver and NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131...

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NASA image: Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing
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Apr 20, 2010

Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver and STS-131 Commander Alan G. Poindexter walk around under the space shuttle...

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May 28, 2006

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston -- JSC2006-E-31443 -- Astronaut Alan G. Poindexter, commander

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NASA image: Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing
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Apr 20, 2010

Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing

STS131-S-093 (20 April 2010) --- Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, holds a Japanese flag near the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing
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Apr 20, 2010

Discovery STS-131 Mission Landing

Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, holds a Japanese flag near the space shuttle Discovery shortly after Discovery...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew during Cake Cutting ceremony
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Mar 10, 2010

STS-131 crew during Cake Cutting ceremony

JSC2010-E-039285 (10 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, speaks to a crowd during a...

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NASA image: Poindexter on Atlantis MDDK
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Feb 16, 2008

Poindexter on Atlantis MDDK

S122-E-009545 (16 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, smiles for a photo as he floats on the...

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NASA image: Whitson greets Poindexter after Hatch Opening
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Feb 9, 2008

Whitson greets Poindexter after Hatch Opening

S122-E-007035 (9 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, greets astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition...

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NASA image: Poindexter on FD during STS-122
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Feb 7, 2008

Poindexter on FD during STS-122

S122-E-005060 (7 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, gives a "thumbs-up" signal on the flight...

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NASA image: Poindexter in Cupola
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Apr 12, 2010

Poindexter in Cupola

S131-E-009244 (12 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, is pictured near the windows in...

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NASA image: Poindexter exercises on the Cycle Ergometer
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Feb 14, 2008

Poindexter exercises on the Cycle Ergometer

STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter exercises on the Cycle Ergometer on the Middeck (MDK) of the orbiter Atlantis. Photo...

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NASA image: Poindexter on MDDK during STS-122
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Feb 8, 2008

Poindexter on MDDK during STS-122

S122-E-006224 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, works on the middeck of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Poindexter on FD
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Feb 18, 2008

Poindexter on FD

S122-E-009798 (18 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, works the controls on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training
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Sep 15, 2009

STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training

JSC2009-E-207900 (15 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter (center), STS-131 commander, is pictured during...

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NASA image: STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training
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Sep 15, 2009

STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training

JSC2009-E-207883 (15 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, is pictured during a...

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NASA image: Poindexter in hatch area of MDDK during STS-122
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Feb 8, 2008

Poindexter in hatch area of MDDK during STS-122

S122-E-006223 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, passes through a tunnel on the Space...

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NASA image: Poindexter on FD during STS-122
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Feb 9, 2008

Poindexter on FD during STS-122

S122-E-007157 (9 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, looks over a checklist while working on...

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NASA image: STS-131 press conference
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Mar 9, 2010

STS-131 press conference

JSC2010-E-038794 (9 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, responds to a question from a...

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NASA image: Poindexter on FD
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Feb 18, 2008

Poindexter on FD

S122-E-011243 (18 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, works the controls on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: Poindexter on FD
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Feb 18, 2008

Poindexter on FD

S122-E-009799 (18 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, works the controls on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: Poindexter in the Cupola
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Apr 17, 2010

Poindexter in the Cupola

ISS023-E-024626 (17 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, poses for a photo in the...

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NASA image: Poindexter in Node 1 Unity
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Apr 10, 2010

Poindexter in Node 1 Unity

S131-E-008504 (10 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, floats freely in the Unity node...

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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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