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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: iss064e036971
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Feb 22, 2021

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iss064e036971 (Feb. 22, 2021) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is pictured moments after its...

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NASA image: ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS
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Mar 28, 2012

ESA Edoardo Amaldi ATV-3 approaches the ISS

ISS030-E-174970 (28 March 2012) --- European Space Agency?s ?Edoardo Amaldi? Automated Transfer Vehicle-3 (ATV-3)...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-9 Launch
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May 21, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Monday, May 21, 2018 at...

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NASA image: iss064e039529
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Mar 4, 2021

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iss064e039529 (3/4/2021) --- A view of the High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) Tape...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2741
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch
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Nov 17, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Nov....

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NASA image: NASA B-52B Carries Pegasus Booster, X-43A Aircraft
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Jan 26, 2004

NASA B-52B Carries Pegasus Booster, X-43A Aircraft

Final preparations are underway for NASA’s B-52B to carry the Pegasus booster rocket and the hypersonic X-43A...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch
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Nov 17, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, is seen as it launches from Pad-0A in...

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NASA image: Vinogradov during Orlan Translation Exercise
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Apr 17, 2013

Vinogradov during Orlan Translation Exercise

ISS035-E-023811 (17 April 2013) --- Expedition 35 Russian cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov, fully equipped with an Orlan...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2738
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Sep 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the equipment and hardware for space shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: iss065e423775
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Sep 20, 2021

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iss065e423775 (9/20/2021) --- A view of the Sleep Monitoring in Space with Dry-EEG Headband (Dreams) hardware in the...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Rollout
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Nov 12, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen as arrives at Pad-0A, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 at NASA's Wallops Flight...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure
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Mar 6, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Final Hatch Closure

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the hatch is closed for...

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NASA image: Struktura Experiment Operations
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Jul 19, 2016

Struktura Experiment Operations

iss048e038162 (7/19/2016) --- The hand of a crewmember displays Luch-2M Multipurpose Crystallization Cassette (УБК)...

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NASA image: ESA PASSAGES experiment
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Oct 6, 2011

ESA PASSAGES experiment

ISS029-E-021641 (6 Oct. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, uses Neurospat hardware to...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc244
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Jan 31, 1997

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The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is lowered into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-EVA Mass Ops training of the STS-117 EVA crewmembers
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Nov 1, 2006

STS-EVA Mass Ops training of the STS-117 EVA crewmembers

JSC2006-E-47612 (1 Nov. 2006) --- Astronaut Steven R. Swanson, STS-117 mission specialist, uses the virtual reality...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1971

Skylab

This photograph shows activities during assembly of the Skylab cluster at the Vehicle Assembly/Checkout building....

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NASA image: Pettit exercises on the CEVIS
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Mar 7, 2012

Pettit exercises on the CEVIS

ISS030-E-132541 (7 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, performs a VO2max...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0005
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Jan 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SPACEHAB facility in Cape Canaveral, STS-114 Mission Specialists Stephen K....

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman CRS-11 Final Cargo Load
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Apr 16, 2019

Northrop Grumman CRS-11 Final Cargo Load

Mission engineers load the final cargo into the Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard the Northrop Grumman Antares...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-17 Launch to the International Space
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May 4, 2019

Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-17 Launch to the International Space

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon cargo module lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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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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