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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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Oct 18, 2019

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jsc2019e060008 (Oct. 18, 2019) --- From the Mission Control Center in Houston, veteran NASA astronauts Stephanie...

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May 24, 1997

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Veteran cosmonaut Valery Ryumin greets his wife, STS-84 Mission Specialist Elena V. Kondakova, with some flowers...

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Jun 1, 2007

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ISS016-S-002E (June 2007) --- This crew portrait shows astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, with...

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NASA image: Expedition 53/54 Crew Visit With Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
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Nov 9, 2018

Expedition 53/54 Crew Visit With Astronaut Mark Vande Hei

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, a flight engineer during International Space Station Expedition 53/54, visits NASA's...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

On National Wreaths Across America Day, items are seen on top of the headstone of the Extortion 17, service members...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

The grave markers of Virgil "Gus" Grissom and Roger Chaffee, from Apollo 1, are seen after NASA astronaut Doug...

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NASA image: Flight deck activity during EVA 5 on Flight Day 8
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Feb 18, 1997

Flight deck activity during EVA 5 on Flight Day 8

STS082-711-094 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- From inside the crew cabin, astronaut Steven A. Hawley watches the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Claude Nicollier in water egress training
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Sep 4, 1980

Astronaut Claude Nicollier in water egress training

S80-38456 (13 Aug 1980) --- Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, one of two European scientists/Spacelab payload...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock takes a moment after leaving his STS-120 mission patch at the memorial for the Space...

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Nov 9, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- The Seminole Native American Veterans Color Guard (Seminole Flag, U.S. Flag, and...

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Jul 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A wreath honoring Henry W. "Hank" Hartsfield is displayed beside his photo at the U.S....

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Veteran space reporter John Zarrella, left, moderates a “Lessons of Columbia” discussion with former space shuttle...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds head for the best viewing sites they can find at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds on the banks of the Banana River at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida watch as an...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform their tight maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Commander Terrence Wilcutt smiles as he completes the donning of his launch/entry suit in the Operations and...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel during EVA1

S125-E-007372 (14 May 2009) --- But for the absence of gravity, astronaut Andrew Feustel, perched on the end of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 4, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

Clear skies, tranquil winds, and a brilliant morning sun mark the ontime liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62)...

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NASA image: Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned
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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Veteran space reporter John Zarrella, left, moderates a “Lessons of Columbia” discussion with former space shuttle...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space and Air Show held Nov. 8-9 at NASA's...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A contrast in speed and design, the F/A-18 Super Hornet jet (behind) flies alongside a World...

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Jun 1, 2007

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ISS016-S-002C (June 2007) --- This crew portrait shows astronaut Peggy Whitson, expedition 16 commander, with...

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NASA image: STS-26 DISCOVERY - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-103 - CREW PORTRAIT
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Sep 14, 1988

STS-26 DISCOVERY - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-103 - CREW PORTRAIT

S88-47522 (10 Sept 1988) --- These five veteran astronauts have been training for over a year to serve as NASA's...

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Sep 5, 2010

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Attendees of the 2010 Tom Joyner Family Reunion stand in line to receive an autograph from NASA...

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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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