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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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Nov 15, 2019

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iss061e045432 (Nov. 15, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured attached to the...

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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e058254 (Nov. 22, 2019) ---- Astronaut Andrew Morgan of NASA, whose U.S. spacesuit is outfitted with a variety...

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NASA image: jsc2014e079939
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Sep 8, 2014

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PHOTO DATE: 09-08-14 LOCATION: Building 16N/1040 - SES Alpha-Cupola SUBJECT: ESA Astronaut Timothy Peake on behalf...

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Dec 2, 2019

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iss061e064936 (Dec. 2, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano rides on the end of the...

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Oct 25, 2013

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DATE: 10-25-13 LOCATION: Bldg 16, Rm 1040 SUBJECT: Expedition 42/43 crew members Samantha Cristoforetti, Barry...

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Nov 1, 2023

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iss070e015430 (Nov. 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli is pictured...

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Oct 25, 2013

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DATE: 10-25-13 LOCATION: Bldg 16, Rm 1040 SUBJECT: Expedition 42/43 crew members Samantha Cristoforetti, Barry...

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NASA image: AMS Blanket and TTCS Wedge Install during EVA 32
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Oct 28, 2015

AMS Blanket and TTCS Wedge Install during EVA 32

Close-up view of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-02 (AMS-02), in the area where the Tracker Thermal Control System...

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NASA image: iss061e058754
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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e058754 (Nov. 22, 2019) --- Astronaut Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) is pictured holding a...

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NASA image: iss061e057607
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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e057607 (Nov. 22, 2019) --- Astronaut Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) takes an out-of-this-world...

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NASA image: iss061e033522
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Nov 8, 2019

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iss061e033522 (Nov. 11, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir reviews robotics procedures in the U.S. Destiny...

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NASA image: View of the AMS-2 mounted on the S3 Truss
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May 20, 2011

View of the AMS-2 mounted on the S3 Truss

s134e007533 (5/20/2011) --- View of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer - 2 (AMS-2) mounted on the S3 Truss segment. The...

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NASA image: jsc2014e079941
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Sep 8, 2014

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PHOTO DATE: 09-08-14 LOCATION: Building 16N/1040 - SES Alpha-Cupola SUBJECT: ESA Astronaut Timothy Peake on behalf...

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NASA image: Alteration Effects at Gale and Gusev Craters
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Dec 17, 2015

Alteration Effects at Gale and Gusev Craters

This graph shows the ratio of concentrations of several elements in four different pairs of targets examined by...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3157
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The International Space Station Science and Technology Briefing was held in the Press Site...

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NASA image: Rover Touchdown on Martian Surface
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Jul 6, 1997

Rover Touchdown on Martian Surface

This picture taken by the IMP (Imager for Mars Pathfinder) aboard the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft depicts the rover...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00039
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May 20, 2011

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Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on its final mission. Commander Mark...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3159
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The International Space Station Science and Technology Briefing was held in the Press Site...

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NASA image: jsc2019m00971_Expedition_61_EVA-61_Animation-MP4
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Nov 26, 2019

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Expedition 61 Spacewalk - EVA 61 Animation AMS Spacewalk Officer John Mularski provides an overview of the third AMS...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Bigelow Aerospace
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Feb 4, 2011

NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Bigelow Aerospace

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver views the inside of a full scale mockup of Bigelow Aerospace's Space Station...

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NASA image: Swanson and Forrester prepare to retract the P6 Truss STBD 2B SAW during EVA 2
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Jun 13, 2007

Swanson and Forrester prepare to retract the P6 Truss STBD 2B SAW during EVA 2

S117-E-07246 (13 June 2007) --- Astronauts Steven Swanson and Patrick Forrester (at left, partially out of frame),...

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NASA image: Forrester works at the S3/S4 Trusses during EVA 2 on STS-117 Mission
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Jun 13, 2007

Forrester works at the S3/S4 Trusses during EVA 2 on STS-117 Mission

S117-E-07286 (13 June 2007) --- Astronauts Patrick Forrester and Steven Swanson (out of frame), both STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: iss061e058273
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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e058273 (Nov. 22, 2019) --- NASA astronaut and spacewalker Andrew Morgan points his camera, protected from the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032216 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) in space shuttle...

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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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