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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: View of the docking approach of Endeavour taken during Expedition Three
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Dec 7, 2001

View of the docking approach of Endeavour taken during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-8328 (7 December 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour, controlled by the flight crew of STS-108, is...

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NASA image: Infrared view of Chesapeake Bay showing Virginia, Maryland and Delaware
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Jul 24, 1975

Infrared view of Chesapeake Bay showing Virginia, Maryland and Delaware

AST-13-797 (24 July 1975) --- An infrared, near vertical view of the Chesapeake Bay area showing portions of...

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NASA image: Currie on the aft flight deck
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Nov 19, 2013

Currie on the aft flight deck

STS088-335-031 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie, mission specialist, makes a notation in a log book on...

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NASA image: STS-56 view of freeflying SPARTAN-201 backdropped over the Mediterranean Sea
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Apr 17, 1993

STS-56 view of freeflying SPARTAN-201 backdropped over the Mediterranean Sea

During STS-56, the Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy 201 (SPARTAN-201), a freeflying payload,...

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NASA image: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina area as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 12, 1969

Cape Hatteras, North Carolina area as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-20-3128 (3-13 March 1969) --- Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, area as photographed from the Apollo 9 spacecraft...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11723 (10 June 2007) --- A view photographed from the International Space Station shows the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Landing
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Oct 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Landing

Expedition 11 astronaut John Phillips is helped out of the Soyuz capsule, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, after landing near...

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NASA image: The frozen Khuvsgul Lake in Mongolia
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Feb 1, 2026

The frozen Khuvsgul Lake in Mongolia

iss074e0247458 (Feb. 1, 2026) --- The frozen Khuvsgul Lake (left) in Mongolia appears hidden within the wintry...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT-11) - EARTH SKY - OUTER SPACE
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Sep 14, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT-11) - EARTH SKY - OUTER SPACE

S66-54677 (14 Sept. 1966) --- India and Ceylon as seen from the orbiting Gemini-11 spacecraft at an altitude of 410...

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NASA image: ASTP Apollo Command Module nears touchdown in Central Pacific
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Jul 24, 1975

ASTP Apollo Command Module nears touchdown in Central Pacific

S75-29719 (24 July 1975) --- The ASTP Apollo Command Module, with astronauts Thomas P. Stafford, Vance D. Brand and...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11706 (10 June 2007) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by a member of the...

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NASA image: Typhoon seen during the STS-79 mission
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Sep 20, 1996

Typhoon seen during the STS-79 mission

STS79-E-5099 (20 September 1996) --- The crew members have been able to spot two typhoons - the larger Violet, north...

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NASA image: Near vertical view of Lubbock area in west Texas as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 11, 1969

Near vertical view of Lubbock area in west Texas as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-23-3561 (3-13 March 1969) --- Near vertical view of the Lubbock area in west Texas as photographed from the...

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NASA image: STS-1 Columbia 40th Anniversary
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Apr 14, 2021

STS-1 Columbia 40th Anniversary

Space Shuttle Columbia launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the program’s first mission 40 years...

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NASA image: View of the docking approach of Endeavour taken during Expedition Three
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Dec 7, 2001

View of the docking approach of Endeavour taken during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-8326 (7 Dec 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour, controlled by the flight crew of STS-108, is backdropped...

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NASA image: Expedition 71 International Space Station Flyover of Hurricane Beryl - Monday, July 1, 2024
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Jul 1, 2024

Expedition 71 International Space Station Flyover of Hurricane Beryl - Monday, July 1, 2024

The International Space Station flew 260 miles over Hurricane Beryl at approximately 9 a.m. EDT Monday, July 1,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0342
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Feb 12, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The first truckload of recovered Columbia debris arrives at the RLV Hangar near the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0865
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May 2, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA-M) spacecraft undergoes...

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NASA image: iss062m261080759_NTV_VideoFile_Expedition_62_Landing_200416
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Apr 17, 2020

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International Space Station’s Expedition 62 Crew Lands Safely in Kazakhstan Expedition 62 Commander Oleg Skripochka...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Earth Observation - Georgia
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Earth Observation - Georgia

AS09-23-3567 (3-13 March 1969) --- Oblique view of the Atlanta, Georgia area as photographed from the Apollo 9...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Landing
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Oct 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Landing

Members of the 11th expedition to the International Space Station, astronaut John Phillips, top left, and cosmonaut...

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NASA image: iss061m263441824_Expedition_61_Inflight_University_of_New_Mexico_2019_1210
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Dec 10, 2019

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SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH NEW MEXICO STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Landing
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Oct 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Landing

Expedition 11 astronaut John Phillips smiles after landing, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, near Arlalyk, Kazakhstan....

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission
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Dec 2, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-80 mission

STS080-752-011 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- This view, photographed by one the crewmembers aboard the Earth-orbiting...

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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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