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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Pilot James M. Kelly (left) and Commander James D. Wetherbee for the STS-102 mission, participate in the movement of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

This image of the Russian Mir Space Station was photographed by a crewmember of the STS-74 mission when the Orbiter...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

This fish-eye view of the Russian Mir Space Station was photographed by a crewmember of the STS-74 mission after the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Story Musgrave during STS-6 EVA
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Apr 7, 1983

Astronaut Story Musgrave during STS-6 EVA

STS006-45-124 (7 April 1983) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, STS-6 mission specialist, translates down the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1425
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Dec 2, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, in Titusville, Fla., members of the STS-102 crew pose for a photograph...

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NASA image: Interior of the U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

Interior of the U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module

STS98-E-5113 (11 February 2001) --- This wide shot, photographed with a digital still camera, shows the interior of...

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NASA image: View of the Central Station of the ALSEP deploy by Apollo 14 astronauts
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Feb 5, 1971

View of the Central Station of the ALSEP deploy by Apollo 14 astronauts

AS14-68-9405 (6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., Apollo 14 commander, assembles a double core tube as...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3884
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Dec 1, 2008

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EDWARDS, Calif. – At Edwards Air Force Base in California, photographers and journalists circle STS-126 crew members...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - Lunar Module (LM) and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)
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Mar 26, 2020

Apollo 15 Mission image - Lunar Module (LM) and Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV)

AS15-86-11601 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Apr 1, 1985

Spacelab

Activities inside the laboratory module during the Spacelab-3 mission are shown in this photograph. Left to right...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040792 (17 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in this...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1398
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Sep 20, 2000

KSC-00pp1398

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-106 crew poses for a photograph after a successful mission and landing....

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1509
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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- KSC photographer George Shelton gets a closeup of orbiter Discovery as it lands on...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1487
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Nov 3, 1998

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The STS-88 crew members pose for a group photograph in front of a T-38 jet aircraft after their nighttime arrival at...

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NASA image: STS-31 MS McCandless and MS Sullivan during JSC WETF underwater simulation
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Mar 5, 1990

STS-31 MS McCandless and MS Sullivan during JSC WETF underwater simulation

This overall view shows STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Bruce McCandless II (left) and MS Kathryn D. Sullivan making...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0527
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Feb 24, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, STS-123 crew members get a close look...

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NASA image: Cosmonaut Krikalev takes photos in U.S. Laboratory /Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

Cosmonaut Krikalev takes photos in U.S. Laboratory /Destiny module

STS98-E-5138 (11 February 2001) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition One flight engineer, takes still...

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NASA image: Hatch leading into U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module
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Feb 11, 2001

Hatch leading into U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module

STS98-E-5114 (11 February 2001) --- This medium close-up shot, photographed with a digital still camera, shows...

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NASA image: View of the MPLM, Destiny and the UHF antenna taken during the second EVA of STS-100
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Apr 24, 2001

View of the MPLM, Destiny and the UHF antenna taken during the second EVA of STS-100

STS100-398-017 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Backdropped by the Earth with partial cloud cover, the Raffaello...

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NASA image: View through Cupola Window 3
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Mar 20, 2011

View through Cupola Window 3

ISS027-E-007050 (20 March 2011) --- The docked Kounotori2 H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV-2) and part of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3407
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Jun 3, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Photographers and videographers capture the STS-127 crew during a question-and-answer session...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1398
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Sep 20, 2000

KSC00pp1398

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-106 crew poses for a photograph after a successful mission and landing....

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040789 (17 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2854
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Sep 23, 2008

KSC-08pd2854

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-125 crew pauses for a...

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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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