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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: Commander Brian Duffy and Pilot Brent Jett organize the morning messages
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Feb 6, 1996

Commander Brian Duffy and Pilot Brent Jett organize the morning messages

STS072-312-026 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Astronauts Brian Duffy (left) and Brent W. Jett Jr. check the latest batch of...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the middeck during delivery of morning mail messages
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Aug 24, 2016

Crewmember activity in the middeck during delivery of morning mail messages

STS091-362-005 (2-12 June 1998) --- Four of the seven STS-91 crew members check the morning mail on the mid deck of...

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NASA image: Christina Koch Congratulatory Message – Naomi Ackie and Kelly Marie Tran
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Dec 28, 2019

Christina Koch Congratulatory Message – Naomi Ackie and Kelly Marie Tran

NASA astronaut Christina Koch now has a new place in the record book, for the longest single spaceflight ever by a...

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NASA image: Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1
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Feb 28, 2011

Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1

ISS026-E-030864 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Steve Bowen (foreground) and Alvin Drew, both STS-133 mission...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Module-48 Imagery
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Dec 10, 2018

NanoRacks Module-48 Imagery

iss057e122120 ( 12/10/2018) --- A view of items from the NanoRacks-Lagrange investigation floating in front of the...

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NASA image: Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1
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Feb 28, 2011

Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1

ISS026-E-030711 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Alvin Drew (partially obscured at center), both...

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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: Drew during EVA-1
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Feb 28, 2011

Drew during EVA-1

ISS026-E-030929 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-133 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Bowen durring EVA 1
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Feb 28, 2011

Bowen durring EVA 1

ISS026-E-030865 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Alvin Drew (mostly obscured at center right),...

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NASA image: You’ve Got Perseverance
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Dec 8, 2021

You’ve Got Perseverance

NASA wants to celebrate students who’ve persevered. From overcoming unexpected challenges and hurdles in getting the...

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NASA image: International Space Station Commercial Opportunities
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Jun 7, 2019

International Space Station Commercial Opportunities

The Nasdaq MarketSite tower displays a congratulatory message to NASA as the agency announces a five-part plan to...

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NASA image: Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1
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Feb 28, 2011

Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1

ISS026-E-030710 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Alvin Drew (mostly obscured at center), both...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Module-48 investigation
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Jun 29, 2017

NanoRacks Module-48 investigation

iss052e009464 (6/29/2017) --- A view of items from the NanoRacks-Lagrange investigation floating in front of the...

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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, left, Emil de Cou, and Ted Kennedy III, right, bow at the end of a program...

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NASA image: Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1
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Feb 28, 2011

Bowen and Drew durring EVA 1

ISS026-E-030708 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Alvin Drew (partially obscured at center right),...

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NASA image: February 2023 You've Got Perseverance Student Awardees Honored
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Feb 15, 2023

February 2023 You've Got Perseverance Student Awardees Honored

Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Lead Beth Dewell, of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Module-48 Imagery
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Dec 10, 2018

NanoRacks Module-48 Imagery

iss057e122134 (12/10/2018) --- A view of items from the NanoRacks-Lagrange investigation floating in front of the...

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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, right, passes the baton to second guest conductor Ted Kennedy III as...

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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: NanoRacks Module-48 Imagery
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Dec 10, 2018

NanoRacks Module-48 Imagery

iss057e122164 ( 12/10/2018) --- A view of items from the NanoRacks-Lagrange investigation floating in front of the...

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NASA image: Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy
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Mar 2, 2012

Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy

A pre-recorded message from International Space Station, Expedition 30 crew Commander Dan Burbank, on screen left,...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Module-48 OPS
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Jan 27, 2015

NanoRacks Module-48 OPS

iss042e182203 (1/27/2017) --- A view of items from the NanoRacks-Lagrange investigation floating in front of the...

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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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