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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.

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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 21 Crew Members pose for a photo in the Columbus Module
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Nov 17, 2009

Expedition 21 Crew Members pose for a photo in the Columbus Module

ISS021-E-028194 (17 Nov. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander; and NASA...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses for a portrait inside the Columbus laboratory module
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Aug 3, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses for a portrait inside the Columbus laboratory module

iss073e0420910 (Aug. 3, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke poses for a portrait...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Ohio State University student Joanna Fedeli interviews Sen. John Glenn and his wife Annie during a celebration...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Ohio State University student Joanna Fedeli interviews Sen. John Glenn and his wife Annie during a celebration...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, seated right, and Sen. John Glenn address questions from the press during a...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Ohio State University student Joanna Fedeli interviews Sen. John Glenn and his wife Annie during a celebration...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 and STS-122 Crewmembers in Columbus
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Feb 16, 2008

Expedition 16 and STS-122 Crewmembers in Columbus

ISS016-E-029889 (16 Feb. 2008) --- NASA astronauts Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander; Daniel Tani (left),...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

The Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee, left, Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong, 2nd from left, Former...

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NASA image: Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., Father of Mission Control, Dies at 95
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Jul 22, 2019

Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., Father of Mission Control, Dies at 95

Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., died July 22, 2019. Kraft -- whose full name was Christopher Columbus Kraft -- created...

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NASA image: Trusses and European Laboratory / Columbus taken during Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Trusses and European Laboratory / Columbus taken during Joint Operations

S123-E-007976 (21 March 2008) --- Various components of the International Space Station are photographed by a...

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NASA image: Kuipers during second orbital NEUROSPAT Session in the Columbus Module
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Feb 14, 2012

Kuipers during second orbital NEUROSPAT Session in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-116907 (13 Feb. 2012) --- Wearing an Electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode cap, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 8, 2008

Columbus in the Atlantis payload bay during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-006316 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the docking mechanism (foreground), Columbus...

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NASA image: STS-123 and Expedition 16 Crewmembers in the European Laboratory/Columbus
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Mar 13, 2008

STS-123 and Expedition 16 Crewmembers in the European Laboratory/Columbus

S123-E-005936 (13 March 2008) --- STS-123 and Expedition 16 crewmembers onboard the International Space Station work...

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NASA image: Kuipers during second orbital NEUROSPAT Session in the Columbus Module
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Feb 14, 2012

Kuipers during second orbital NEUROSPAT Session in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-116908 (13 Feb. 2012) --- Wearing an Electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode cap, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: Landslides in Terra Sirenum
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Aug 24, 2011

Landslides in Terra Sirenum

This image from NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft shows two landslide deposits located on the southern side of...

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NASA image: Microgravity Sciences Glovebox (MSG) with Shear History Extensional Rheology Experiment (SHERE) in European Lab Columbus
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Jul 31, 2008

Microgravity Sciences Glovebox (MSG) with Shear History Extensional Rheology Experiment (SHERE) in European Lab Columbus

ISS017-E-012283 (31 July 2008) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, Expedition 17 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: Nespoli performs HMS Eye Exam - PanOptic in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26
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Jan 18, 2011

Nespoli performs HMS Eye Exam - PanOptic in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-018504 (18 Jan. 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Microgravity Sciences Glovebox (MSG) with Shear History Extensional Rheology Experiment (SHERE) in European Lab Columbus
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Jul 31, 2008

Microgravity Sciences Glovebox (MSG) with Shear History Extensional Rheology Experiment (SHERE) in European Lab Columbus

ISS017-E-012288 (31 July 2008) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, Expedition 17 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: Nespoli performs HMS Eye Exam - PanOptic in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26
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Jan 18, 2011

Nespoli performs HMS Eye Exam - PanOptic in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-018502 (18 Jan. 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Nespoli performs HMS Eye Exam - PanOptic in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26
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Jan 18, 2011

Nespoli performs HMS Eye Exam - PanOptic in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-018505 (18 Jan. 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Pesquet conducts ESA-Active-Dosimeters Experiment OPS in Columbus
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May 29, 2017

Pesquet conducts ESA-Active-Dosimeters Experiment OPS in Columbus

iss051e051544 (5/29/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet holds a Mobile Unit in the...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden surprises Sen. John Glenn, both seated on stage, with a live downlink from...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 and STS-122 Crewmembers in Columbus
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Feb 16, 2008

Expedition 16 and STS-122 Crewmembers in Columbus

ISS016-E-029873 (16 Feb. 2008) --- STS-122 and Expedition 16 crewmembers pose for a group photo following a joint...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 and STS-122 Crewmembers in Columbus
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Feb 16, 2008

Expedition 16 and STS-122 Crewmembers in Columbus

ISS016-E-029867 (16 Feb. 2008) --- STS-122 and Expedition 16 crewmembers pose for a group photo following a joint...

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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.
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