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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: NanoRacks-Argus-02
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Sep 27, 2019

NanoRacks-Argus-02

jsc2019e056550 (9/27/2019) --- Preflight view of Argus-02 awaiting integration at the NanoRacks facility. Argus-02...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 2, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-009160 (2 April 2014) --- This nighttime view featuring the aurora borealis, the moon and Moscow was...

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NASA image: Jovian Antarctica.
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Feb 4, 2017

Jovian Antarctica.

Cyclones swirl around the south pole, and white oval storms can be seen near the limb -- the apparent edge of the...

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NASA image: iss056e032832
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Jun 23, 2018

iss056e032832

iss056e032832 (June 23, 2018) --- The Earth's limb and the Pacific Ocean contrast segments of the International...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen from shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 17, 1995

Mir space station as seen from shuttle Atlantis

STS074-718-056 (12-20 Nov 1995) --- As photographed from the overhead Windows on the aft flight deck of the docked...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 30, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-060478 (30 Jan. 2012) --- The city lights of Madrid (just right of center) stand out in this photograph...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon
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Dec 21, 1968

Apollo 8 Mission image,Moon

AS08-14-2505 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This photograph of a nearly full moon was taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft at a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1237
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May 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- EOS Aura: The Aura mission will study air quality, climate and stratospheric ozone...

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NASA image: Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8
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Dec 22, 1968

Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8

AS08-14-2506 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This photograph of a nearly full moon was taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft at a...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 25, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-057948 (25 May 2010) --- A sunset on the Indian Ocean is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062674 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062675 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062672 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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NASA image: STS-44 DSP / IUS spacecraft tilted to predeployment position in OV-104's PLB
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Nov 24, 1991

STS-44 DSP / IUS spacecraft tilted to predeployment position in OV-104's PLB

STS044-71-011 (25 Nov. 1991) --- A 70mm frame shows pre-deployment view of the Defense Support Payload (DSP),...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope (HST) above OV-103's PLB during STS-31 deployment
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Apr 25, 1990

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) above OV-103's PLB during STS-31 deployment

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is raised above the payload bay (PLB) in low hover position during STS-31 checkout...

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NASA image: STS-30 Magellan spacecraft & IUS deployment from Atlantis' payload bay (PLB)
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May 4, 1989

STS-30 Magellan spacecraft & IUS deployment from Atlantis' payload bay (PLB)

STS030-72-047 (4 May 1989) --- In the early evening hours of Atlantis?s first day in space for the four-day STS-30...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) (SA & HGA deployed) is grappled by RMS
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) (SA & HGA deployed) is grappled by RMS

STS031-76-026 (25 April 1990) --- Most of the giant Hubble Space Telescope (HST) can be seen as it is suspended in...

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NASA image: STS-30 Magellan spacecraft & IUS deployment from Atlantis' payload bay (PLB)
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May 4, 1989

STS-30 Magellan spacecraft & IUS deployment from Atlantis' payload bay (PLB)

STS030-72-046 (4 May 1989) --- In the early evening hours of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' first day in space for the...

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NASA image: iss030-s-001
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Apr 21, 2011

iss030-s-001

ISS030-S-001 (April 2011) --- The International Space Station (ISS) program is completing the transition from...

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NASA image: Why NASA Is Exploring The Edge Of Our Planet: Airglow
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Jan 5, 2018

Why NASA Is Exploring The Edge Of Our Planet: Airglow

The Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk, or GOLD, instrument launches aboard a commercial communications...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) appendage deploy aboard OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) appendage deploy aboard OV-103

STS031-03-014 (25 April 1990) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), still in the grasp of Discovery's Remote...

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NASA image: STS-29 IUS / TDRS-D deployment from Discovery, OV-103, payload bay
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 IUS / TDRS-D deployment from Discovery, OV-103, payload bay

STS029-71-026 (13 March 1989) --- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-D) is tilted in the cargo bay prior to...

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Northern Chile & Andes Mtns taken from OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Northern Chile & Andes Mtns taken from OV-102

STS-65 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, shows Northern Chile and the Andes...

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array panel deploy aboard OV-103
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Apr 25, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) solar array panel deploy aboard OV-103

Held in appendage deploy position by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, remote manipulator system (RMS), the...

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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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