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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.

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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: Kuipers poses in the SM during Expedition 9 / Expedition 8
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Apr 21, 2004

Kuipers poses in the SM during Expedition 9 / Expedition 8

ISS008-E-21951 (21 April 2004) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands floats in...

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NASA image: McArthur works on the latch mechanisms of the Progress 20P hatch on Expedition 12
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Dec 24, 2005

McArthur works on the latch mechanisms of the Progress 20P hatch on Expedition 12

ISS012-E-22751 (24 Dec. 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: Garan in the Node 2 module
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Jun 10, 2008

Garan in the Node 2 module

S124-E-009882 (10 June 2008) --- Astronaut Ron Garan, STS-124 mission specialist, floats in the Harmony node of the...

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NASA image: Wilson on middeck
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Oct 29, 2007

Wilson on middeck

S120-E-007204 (29 Oct. 2007) --- A model of the Harmony node floats freely near astronaut Stephanie Wilson, STS-120...

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NASA image: Whitson poses for a photo in the access way between U.S. Lab and Node 1, STS-111 UF-2
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Jun 7, 2002

Whitson poses for a photo in the access way between U.S. Lab and Node 1, STS-111 UF-2

STS111-E-5106 (7 June 2002) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition Five flight engineer, floats through a hatch...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Science Officer and Flight Engineer John Phillips in U.S. Laboratory.
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Apr 17, 2005

Expedition 11 Science Officer and Flight Engineer John Phillips in U.S. Laboratory.

ISS011-E-05138 (17 April 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Behnken on MDDK
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Feb 15, 2010

Behnken on MDDK

S130-E-008378 (15 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Robert Behnken, STS-130 mission specialist, is pictured near a...

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NASA image: View of Anderson posing for a photo in the SM during Expedition 15
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Jul 21, 2007

View of Anderson posing for a photo in the SM during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-19264 (24 July 2007) --- Astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, wearing communication...

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NASA image: Gorie in the aft FD of Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Mar 13, 2008

Gorie in the aft FD of Space Shuttle Endeavour

S123-E-006526 (13 March 2008) --- Astronaut Dominic Gorie, STS-123 commander, reaches for a procedures checklist...

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NASA image: Wetherbee poses in the Zvezda SM during STS-113
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Dec 1, 2004

Wetherbee poses in the Zvezda SM during STS-113

STS113-339-005 (23 November – 7 December 2002) --- Astronaut James D. Wetherbee, STS-113 mission commander,...

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NASA image: View of a Sleeping Bag and EMUs in the A/L during Expedition 15
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Jul 11, 2007

View of a Sleeping Bag and EMUs in the A/L during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-18173 (11 July 2007) --- A sleeping bag floats near two extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) spacesuits in...

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NASA image: Melroy in the  Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODC)
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Oct 25, 2006

Melroy in the Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODC)

S120-E-006405 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Pam Melroy, STS-120 commander, floats in the Orbiter Docking Compartment...

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NASA image: Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Mar 17, 2010

Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-100390 (17 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, poses for a photo near...

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NASA image: Metcalf-Lindenburger on Middeck
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Apr 7, 2010

Metcalf-Lindenburger on Middeck

S131-E-007213 (6 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, STS-131 mission specialist, floats...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Seasonal Christmas Orlan Suits
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Dec 23, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Seasonal Christmas Orlan Suits

ISS018-E-014691 (23 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, floats between two...

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NASA image: iss059e078446
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May 28, 2019

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iss059e078446 (May 28, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague floats inside the vestibule that connects the European...

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NASA image: Recovery operations for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission
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Oct 3, 1962

Recovery operations for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission

S62-09049 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Aerial view of a life boat from the USS Kearsarge, recovery ship, approaching the...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Magnus in US Laboratory Destiny
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Dec 22, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Magnus in US Laboratory Destiny

ISS018-E-014682 (22 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, is pictured among stowage...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 FE Williams poses for a photo on the Atlantis Middeck
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Nov 23, 2009

Expedition 21 FE Williams poses for a photo on the Atlantis Middeck

ISS021-E-031989 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 21 flight engineer, floats through a hatch...

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NASA image: Astronaut Peggy Whitson poses in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Five
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Nov 21, 2002

Astronaut Peggy Whitson poses in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Five

ISS005-E-21040 (21 November 2002) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition Five NASA ISS science officer, floats...

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NASA image: Wakata works with video camera
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Dec 11, 2013

Wakata works with video camera

ISS038-E-015225 (11 Dec. 2013) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: 38S Hatch closure
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Sep 10, 2014

38S Hatch closure

ISS040-E-139788 (10 Sept. 2014) --- Unoccupied Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 15 FE Anderson posing for a photo
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Oct 16, 2007

Expedition 15 FE Anderson posing for a photo

ISS015-E-36006 (16 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, smiles for a photo while...

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NASA image: Collins in Service Module
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Aug 5, 2005

Collins in Service Module

S114-E-7138 (5 August 2005) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, STS-114 commander, waves while floating in the Zvezda...

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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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