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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: Ocular Health (OH) Fundoscope Exam
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Jun 5, 2013

Ocular Health (OH) Fundoscope Exam

Astronaut Karen Nyberg and Astronaut Chris Cassidy (partially visible), both Expedition 37 flight engineers, perform...

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NASA image: Wiseman on COLBERT in Node 3
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May 31, 2014

Wiseman on COLBERT in Node 3

ISS040-E-006091 (31 May 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, equipped with a bungee...

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NASA image: DSC_2860
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Jan 22, 2020

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On Jan. 21-22, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center lifted and installed the first core stage of NASA’s new Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Carl Meade mans pilots station during trajectory control exercise
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Carl Meade mans pilots station during trajectory control exercise

STS064-22-024 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- With a manual and lap top computer in front of him, astronaut Carl J. Meade,...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033758
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May 13, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033758

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas collects soil samples during the first in a series of four simulated moonwalks in the...

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NASA image: View of portion of Libya and Arab Republic of Egypt
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Jul 20, 1975

View of portion of Libya and Arab Republic of Egypt

AST-02-130 (20 July 1975) --- An oblique view of a portion of Libya and the Arab Republic of Egypt, as photographed...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 7, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

NASA Principal Scientist Carolyn Ng speaks to guests about the upcoming total solar eclipse at the Dallas Arboretum,...

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NASA image: Piece of thermal insulation tile floats near the Shuttle Columbia
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Jan 12, 1986

Piece of thermal insulation tile floats near the Shuttle Columbia

A small piece of thermal insulation tile floats in space near the Shuttle Columbia. The cloudy surface of the earth...

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NASA image: View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon
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Dec 7, 1972

View of the Earth seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon

AS17-148-22742 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Most of Australia (center) and part of Antarctica are visible in this photo of a...

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NASA image: Hurricane Josephine seen by the shuttle orbiter Challenger
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Oct 13, 1984

Hurricane Josephine seen by the shuttle orbiter Challenger

41G-121-099 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- Hurricane Josephine was photographed with a medium format camera aimed through the...

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NASA image: View of USSR, Siberia, Ozero, Kanka, Ussiriysk, Sea of Japan and Kavalerovo
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Jan 1, 1974

View of USSR, Siberia, Ozero, Kanka, Ussiriysk, Sea of Japan and Kavalerovo

SL4-140-4110 (January 1974) --- View of the USSR, Siberia area from Skylab 4. Other areas seen are Ozero, Kanka,...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Installed
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Oct 8, 2020

SLS Core Stage Installed

A NASA drone photo offers a bird’s-eye view of the B-2 Test Stand at NASA’s Stennis Space Center with the first...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 view of the Earth
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view of the Earth

AS10-34-5026 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 photograph of Earth taken from 100,000 miles away. Visible are many...

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NASA image: Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery
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Feb 6, 1995

Mir space station as seen from STS-63 Discovery

STS063-712-017 (6 Feb. 1995) --- Russia's Mir Space Station during rendezvous operations with the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: DSC_2638
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Jan 21, 2020

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On Jan. 21-22, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center lifted and installed the first core stage of NASA’s new Space...

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NASA image: DSC_2724
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Jan 22, 2020

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On Jan. 21-22, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center lifted and installed the first core stage of NASA’s new Space...

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NASA image: DSC_2919
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Jan 22, 2020

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On Jan. 21-22, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center lifted and installed the first core stage of NASA’s new Space...

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NASA image: View of Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area from Sklyab
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Aug 1, 1973

View of Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area from Sklyab

SL3-28-059 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Lake Mead and Las Vegas, Nevada area as photographed...

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NASA image: STS-27 crewmembers surrounded by net stowage bags on middeck
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 crewmembers surrounded by net stowage bags on middeck

STS027-10-003 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- From the left, astronauts Guy S. Gardner, STS-27 pilot, along with Jerry L. Ross...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 southwest view of Censorinus crater
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 southwest view of Censorinus crater

AS10-32-4845 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 southwest oblique view of the crater Censorinus which is located in...

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NASA image: View of Earth taken by Apollo 11 crewmembers
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth taken by Apollo 11 crewmembers

AS11-36-5337 (16 July 1969) --- This view of Earth showing clouds over its surface was photographed from the Apollo...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034400
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May 14, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e034400

NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins review procedures during a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber during training session in WETF
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May 1, 1994

Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber during training session in WETF

Attired in a training version of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), Astronaut Mary Ellen Weber participates in...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Casper uses Portable Inflight Landing Operations Trainer
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut John Casper uses Portable Inflight Landing Operations Trainer

STS062-15-013 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, mission commander, participates in an experiment that...

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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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