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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: Target Lock
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Feb 10, 2012

Target Lock

Target Lock

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NASA image: Target Locked!
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Feb 23, 2005

Target Locked!

Target Locked!

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Space Center Video - Lock System Project
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Dec 8, 2022

NASA Stennis Space Center Video - Lock System Project

Cutline: NASA’s Stennis Space Center has begun a months-long project to upgrade the waterway lock system that...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Helicopter's Launch Lock is Released
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Mar 30, 2021

Ingenuity Helicopter's Launch Lock is Released

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter can be seen on the belly of the Perseverance rover on March 26, 2021, the 36th...

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NASA image: Video Short - NASA StennisCompletesKeyWaterwayLockProject
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Aug 10, 2023

Video Short - NASA StennisCompletesKeyWaterwayLockProject

NASA Stennis recently completed a critical infrastructure project to refurbish the gates of the center’s waterway...

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NASA image: Pacific Locked in La Nada Limbo
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Feb 7, 2013

Pacific Locked in La Nada Limbo

The latest image of sea surface heights in the Pacific Ocean from NASA Jason-2 satellite shows that the equatorial...

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NASA image: PLT Horbaugh at Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest
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Jul 21, 2001

PLT Horbaugh at Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest

STS104-E-5208 (20 July 2001) --- The final closing of the Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest was performed by...

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NASA image: PLT Horbaugh at Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest
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Jul 21, 2001

PLT Horbaugh at Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest

STS104-E-5206 (20 July 2001) --- The final closing of the Crew Lock hatch in the Airlock Quest was performed by...

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NASA image: EVA Crewmembers emerging from the air lock into the middeck.
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Jan 19, 1993

EVA Crewmembers emerging from the air lock into the middeck.

STS054-06-019 (17 Jan. 1993) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms almost squeezes into the tight quarters of Endeavour's...

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NASA image: Endeavour sitting atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)
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Sep 19, 2012

Endeavour sitting atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)

Space Shuttle Endeavour is ferried by NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) over the Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Landing
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Oct 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Landing

Astronaut John Phillips, left, enjoys a meal onboard a Russian aircraft flying from Kustanay, Kazakhstan to Stary...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Launch Day
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Apr 15, 2005

Expedition 11 Launch Day

NASA Flight Surgeon Jim Locke is seen with Flight Engineer and NASA Science Officer John Phillips during a bus ride...

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NASA image: Janus-Epimetheus Swing
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Dec 29, 2006

Janus-Epimetheus Swing

These two moons are locked in a gravitational tango that causes them to swap positions about every four years, with...

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NASA image: Oscillation Rules as the Pacific Cools
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Dec 13, 2008

Oscillation Rules as the Pacific Cools

The latest image of sea-surface height measurements from NASA U.S./French Jason-1 oceanography satellite shows the...

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NASA image: iss064e008969
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Dec 2, 2020

iss064e008969

iss064e008969 (Dec. 2, 2020) --- Four U.S. spacesuits are pictured inside the International Space Station's Quest...

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NASA image: New Arctic Lakes Could Soon Be a Major Source of Atmospheric Methane
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Aug 17, 2018

New Arctic Lakes Could Soon Be a Major Source of Atmospheric Methane

For centuries, a massive store of carbon has been locked underground in the Arctic's permanently frozen soil known...

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NASA image: 2010-4278
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Aug 4, 2010

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Press Conference & Luncheon with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

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NASA image: 2010-4280
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Aug 4, 2010

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Press Conference & Luncheon with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

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NASA image: 2010-4286
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Aug 4, 2010

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Press Conference & Luncheon with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

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NASA image: 2010-4283
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Aug 4, 2010

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Press Conference & Luncheon with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

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NASA image: 2010-4284
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Aug 4, 2010

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Press Conference & Luncheon with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

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NASA image: 2010-4282
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Aug 4, 2010

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Press Conference & Luncheon with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

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NASA image: 2010-4281
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Aug 4, 2010

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Press Conference & Luncheon with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

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NASA image: 2010-4285
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Aug 4, 2010

2010-4285

Press Conference & Luncheon with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

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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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