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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: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013E47326 (06 July 2006) -- View of the Orbiter Discovery nosecap as imaged during the mapping sequence performed...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005979 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin is featured in this close-up image...

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NASA image: Chiao performs in-flight maintenance on the TVIS in the SM during Expedition 10
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Feb 15, 2005

Chiao performs in-flight maintenance on the TVIS in the SM during Expedition 10

ISS010-E-17814 (15 February 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-116 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Dec 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-116 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS014-E-09232 (11 Dec. 2006) --- This view of the nose and part of the crew cabin of Space Shuttle Discovery was...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005934 (25 Oct. 2007) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image photographed...

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NASA image: Coleman performs VO2 Max PFS Software Calibrations and Instrument Check
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Feb 24, 2011

Coleman performs VO2 Max PFS Software Calibrations and Instrument Check

ISS026-E-029180 (24 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, performs...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performs maintenance tasks inside the Quest airlock
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Oct 6, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performs maintenance tasks inside the Quest airlock

iss073e0865402 (Oct. 6, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke performs maintenance...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-116 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Dec 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-116 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS014-E-09231 (11 Dec. 2006) --- This view of part of the crew cabin and the forward portion of the cargo bay of...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Sep 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-79880 (11 Sept. 2006) --- This view of part of the starboard wing and one of the Orbital Maneuvering System...

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NASA image: Foale performs IFM at the science window in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Apr 23, 2004

Foale performs IFM at the science window in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-22271 (23 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005926 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of the Harmony node in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Tyurin and Voss perform maintenance on the TVIS treadmill in the Service Module
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Aug 19, 2001

Tyurin and Voss perform maintenance on the TVIS treadmill in the Service Module

ISS003-E-5200 (19 August 2001) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin (left), Expedition Three flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: Tyurin and Voss perform maintenance on the TVIS treadmill in the Service Module
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Aug 19, 2001

Tyurin and Voss perform maintenance on the TVIS treadmill in the Service Module

ISS003-E-5192 (19 August 2001) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin (left), Expedition Three flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: Kuipers performs scheduled in-flight maintenance on the PWD in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 2, 2012

Kuipers performs scheduled in-flight maintenance on the PWD in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-117471 (2 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Sep 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-79951 (11 Sept. 2006) --- This view of the nose and part of the underside of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim performs maintenance in the Destiny laboratory module
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Jul 25, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim performs maintenance in the Destiny laboratory module

iss073e0416805 (July 25, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim performs maintenance...

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria performs EMCS-EC replace activity in Destiny laboratory module
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Dec 29, 2006

Lopez-Alegria performs EMCS-EC replace activity in Destiny laboratory module

ISS014-E-10647 (29 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Expedition 14 commander and NASA space station...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005947 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin and docking apparatus in the forward payload...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers opening remarks at the beginning of a program entitled Human Spaceflight:...

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NASA image: Our Blue Planet Concert at the Kennedy Center
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Apr 5, 2023

Our Blue Planet Concert at the Kennedy Center

NASA astronaut Victor Glover is seen on screen in a video, Wednesday, April 5, 2023, during the “Our Blue Planet”...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as communications officer Lieutenant Uhura in the series "Star...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Former Apolo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin guest conducts the Space Philharmonic as Ted Kennedy III, left, looks on...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Jean Kennedy Smith, sister of John F. Kennedy, delivers remarks during a program entitled Human Spaceflight: The...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, right, smiles after introducing musical guest Herbie Hancock, left, as members of...

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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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