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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: Boeing OFT-2 Prelaunch News Conference
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May 17, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Prelaunch News Conference

Steve Stich, manager, NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, participates in a prelaunch briefing for NASA’s uncrewed...

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NASA image: Starliner Crew Photos
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May 18, 2022

Starliner Crew Photos

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Mike Fincke, right, pose for photographs while visiting NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Progress M-02M (33P) approach
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May 12, 2009

Progress M-02M (33P) approach

ISS019-E-015773 (12 May 2009) --- An unpiloted Progress supply vehicle approaches the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Prelaunch News Conference
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May 17, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Prelaunch News Conference

Mark Nappi, vice president and program manager, Boeing Commercial Crew Program, participates in a prelaunch briefing...

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NASA image: Time Perception experiment
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May 19, 2021

Time Perception experiment

iss065e048413 (May 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - LAUNCH - CAPSULE - ASTRONAUT COOPER - CAPE
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May 15, 1963

MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - LAUNCH - CAPSULE - ASTRONAUT COOPER - CAPE

S63-07602 (15 May 1963) --- This is the launch of Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) on May 15, 1963, at 8:04 a.m. (EST)...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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May 19, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-034545(19 May 2011) --- Backdropped against a scene showing part of Italy, this image featuring an aft...

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NASA image: Starliner Crew Photos
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May 18, 2022

Starliner Crew Photos

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Mike Fincke, right, pose for photographs while visiting NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Arrival of Expedition 20 crewmembers
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May 29, 2009

Arrival of Expedition 20 crewmembers

ISS020-E-005055 (29 May 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (right), Expedition 19/20 commander, welcomes cosmonaut...

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NASA image: Arrival of Expedition 20 crewmembers
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May 29, 2009

Arrival of Expedition 20 crewmembers

ISS020-E-005050 (29 May 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (right), Expedition 19/20 commander, welcomes Canadian...

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NASA image: Anchorage, AK
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Jul 26, 2001

Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, Alaska and Cook Inlet are seen in this 30 by 30 km (19 by 19 miles) sub-image, acquired May 12, 2000 by...

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NASA image: STS-77 launch view
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May 22, 1996

STS-77 launch view

STS077-S-005 (19 May 1996) --- As seen through the ?fish-eye? lens of a 35mm camera at the service structure, the...

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NASA image: STS-77 launch views
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May 22, 1996

STS-77 launch views

STS077-S-004 (19 May 1996) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off with six astronauts headed toward the fourth...

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NASA image: ASTER Suez Canal
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Oct 6, 2000

ASTER Suez Canal

One of the most important waterways in the world, the Suez Canal runs north to south across the Isthmus of Suez in...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 crew tests water from Recycling system
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May 20, 2009

Expedition 19 crew tests water from Recycling system

ISS019-E-018483 (20 May 2009) --- After NASA's Mission Control gave the Expedition 19 astronaut crew aboard the...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 crew tests water from Recycling system
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May 20, 2009

Expedition 19 crew tests water from Recycling system

ISS019-E-018486 (20 May 2009) --- After NASA's Mission Control gave the Expedition 19 astronaut crew aboard the...

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NASA image: Highland Margin - False Color
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Jul 21, 2015

Highland Margin - False Color

The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Flight Readiness Review
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May 11, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Flight Readiness Review

Mark Nappi, vice president and program manager, Boeing Commercial Crew Program, participates in the Flight Readiness...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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May 18, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Rollout at SLC-41
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May 18, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Rollout at SLC-41

On May 18, 2022, Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft and the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket roll out from...

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NASA image: BCAT (Binary Colloid Alloy Test) experiment documentation
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May 2, 2009

BCAT (Binary Colloid Alloy Test) experiment documentation

ISS019-E-013240 (2 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, conducts a session...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch
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May 18, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen on the launch pad...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Rollout at SLC-41
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May 18, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Rollout at SLC-41

On May 18, 2022, Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft and the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket roll out from...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Press Conference
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May 18, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Press Conference

NASA astronaut Suni Williams delivers remarks during a press conference ahead of the launch of Boeing’s Starliner...

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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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