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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: STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, roll over to KSC OPF
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Jan 24, 1989

STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, roll over to KSC OPF

S89-28090 (24 Jan 1989) --- The orbiter Columbia, slated for mission STS-28 is rolled over from the Orbiter...

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NASA image: STS-30 crew egressing OV-104 is greeted by NASA administrators at EAFB
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 crew egressing OV-104 is greeted by NASA administrators at EAFB

STS030-S-131 (8 May 1989) --- Crewmembers who spent just over four full days in space aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: Astronaut Andrew Allen monitors Columbia's systems from pilots station
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut Andrew Allen monitors Columbia's systems from pilots station

STS062-41-025 (18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Andrew M. Allen monitors Columbia's systems from the pilot's station...

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NASA image: STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, during safing operations after KSC SLF landing
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Nov 20, 1990

STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, during safing operations after KSC SLF landing

Spotlights illuminate Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, during safing operations at the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers review IFM procedures on JSC's CCT mockup middeck
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Jul 13, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers review IFM procedures on JSC's CCT mockup middeck

S89-39537 (July 1989) --- Two astronaut-crewmembers for NASA's STS-34 mission are briefed on inflight maintenance...

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NASA image: Stirling Engine Milestone
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Mar 9, 2020

Stirling Engine Milestone

Glenn’s Technology Demonstration Convertor (TDC) #13, a free-piston Stirling power convertor, achieved a milestone...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams is pictured during a six-hour spacewalk
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Jan 16, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams is pictured during a six-hour spacewalk

iss072e488376 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams is pictured during a...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 63/Soyuz MS-16 Undocking Coverage
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Oct 21, 2020

ISS Expedition 63/Soyuz MS-16 Undocking Coverage

Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy of NASA and crewmates Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner of Roscosmos undocked...

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NASA image: Stirling Engine Milestone
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Mar 9, 2020

Stirling Engine Milestone

Glenn’s Technology Demonstration Convertor (TDC) #13, a free-piston Stirling power convertor, achieved a milestone...

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NASA image: Stirling Engine Milestone
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Mar 9, 2020

Stirling Engine Milestone

Glenn’s Technology Demonstration Convertor (TDC) #13, a free-piston Stirling power convertor, achieved a milestone...

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NASA image: Stirling Engine Milestone
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Mar 9, 2020

Stirling Engine Milestone

Glenn’s Technology Demonstration Convertor (TDC) #13, a free-piston Stirling power convertor, achieved a milestone...

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NASA image: Stirling Engine Milestone
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Mar 9, 2020

Stirling Engine Milestone

Glenn’s Technology Demonstration Convertor (TDC) #13, a free-piston Stirling power convertor, achieved a milestone...

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NASA image: STS-44 MS Voss "Bilge Man" under OV-104's middeck subfloor repairs separator
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Dec 1, 1991

STS-44 MS Voss "Bilge Man" under OV-104's middeck subfloor repairs separator

STS-44 Mission Specialist (MS) James S. Voss works under the middeck subfloor of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104,...

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NASA image: International Space Station’s Expedition 64 Crew Lands Safely in Kazakhstan
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Apr 17, 2021

International Space Station’s Expedition 64 Crew Lands Safely in Kazakhstan

Expedition 64 Commander Sergey Ryzhikov of Roscosmos and Flight Engineers Sergey Kud-Sverchkov of Roscosmos and Kate...

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NASA image: Soyuz 46S Approach
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Mar 19, 2016

Soyuz 46S Approach

ISS047e011906 (03/19/2016) --- NASA and Russian cosmonauts arrive at the international space station Mar 19, 2016....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3026
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Apr 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use a...

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NASA image: International Space Station’s Expedition 64 Crew Lands Safely in Kazakhstan
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Apr 17, 2021

International Space Station’s Expedition 64 Crew Lands Safely in Kazakhstan

Expedition 64 Commander Sergey Ryzhikov of Roscosmos and Flight Engineers Sergey Kud-Sverchkov of Roscosmos and Kate...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3029
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Apr 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3029

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers monitor...

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NASA image: Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight
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Dec 7, 2022

Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight

In aeronautics and space exploration, there is a need to connect and release components quickly and reliably. NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3017
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Apr 22, 2011

KSC-2011-3017

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use a...

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NASA image: Patrick during EVA 3
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Feb 17, 2010

Patrick during EVA 3

S130-E-009564 (17 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Nicholas Patrick, STS-130 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from a data grapple fixture on the International Space Station
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Jul 23, 2025

The Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from a data grapple fixture on the International Space Station

iss073e0575226 (July 23, 2025) --- The 57.7-foot-long Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from a data grapple fixture on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3020
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Apr 22, 2011

KSC-2011-3020

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use a...

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NASA image: International Space Station’s Expedition 64 Crew Closes Hatch
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Apr 16, 2021

International Space Station’s Expedition 64 Crew Closes Hatch

Expedition 64 Commander Sergey Ryzhikov of Roscosmos and Flight Engineers Sergey Kud-Sverchkov of Roscosmos and Kate...

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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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