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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: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC
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May 2, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold answers questions from the audience after speaking about his time onboard the...

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NASA image: Music is Space Event
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Mar 27, 2013

Music is Space Event

jsc2013e020096 (3/27/2013) --- JSCs Digital Learning Network hosts a live International Space Station (ISS) downlink...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-S-237 (1 Sept. 1985) --- A still photo made from a video downlink shows astronaut James D. van Hoften, just...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Baltimore Orioles Game
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May 4, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Baltimore Orioles Game

NASA astronaut and Maryland native Ricky Arnold signs an autograph before the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Baltimore...

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NASA image: Spacelab Glovebox and Mission Specialist Catherine "Cady" Coleman
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Oct 21, 1995

Spacelab Glovebox and Mission Specialist Catherine "Cady" Coleman

STS073-E-5000 (23 Oct. 1995) --- Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman, STS-73 mission specialist, works in the Glovebox on...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at University of Maryland
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May 2, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at University of Maryland

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks to students in the Science, Discovery and the Universe Scholars Program about his...

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NASA image: Kononenko works with cables in the FGB
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Jan 23, 2012

Kononenko works with cables in the FGB

ISS030-E-047172 (23 Jan. 2012) --- In the International Space Station?s Zarya module, Russian cosmonaut Oleg...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

A student asks NASA astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor a question during a live downlink with the International Space...

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NASA image: Department of Education ISS Link
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Nov 5, 2009

Department of Education ISS Link

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, center, stands with two unidentified students as he performs a demonstration...

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NASA image: STS-89 crewmembers utilize PGSCs onboard Endeavour
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Mar 4, 1998

STS-89 crewmembers utilize PGSCs onboard Endeavour

S89-E-5096 (24 Jan 1998) --- Astronaut Andrew S. W. Thomas, mission specialist, is pictured onboard the Space...

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NASA image: jsc2022e064081
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Jun 21, 2022

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jsc2022e064081 (6/21/2022) --- A preflight view of theHSKSAT Flight Model. HSKSAT is a 3.9 kg, 3-Unit (3U) CubeSat...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Future Engineers "Two for the Crew" winner Austin Suder asks NASA astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor a question...

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NASA image: Krikalev and Shepherd in Service Module / Zvezda
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Mar 28, 2001

Krikalev and Shepherd in Service Module / Zvezda

ISS01-E-5009 (November 2000) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (foreground), flight engineer, works with cameras in...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman transfers stowage equipment into the ISS during STS-106
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Sep 16, 2000

Pilot Altman transfers stowage equipment into the ISS during STS-106

S106-E-5244 (16 September 2000) --- Downlinked images from the STS-106 mission aboard the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Music is Space Event
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Mar 27, 2013

Music is Space Event

jsc2013e020089 (3/27/2013) --- JSCs Digital Learning Network hosts a live International Space Station (ISS) downlink...

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NASA image: STS-81 commander Baker at aft flight deck window with camera
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Jan 13, 1997

STS-81 commander Baker at aft flight deck window with camera

STS081-E-05126 (13 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Michael A. Baker, mission commander, uses a 35mm camera to photograph a...

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NASA image: View of Mission Specialist Judith Resnik on the middeck
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Sep 8, 1984

View of Mission Specialist Judith Resnik on the middeck

41D-13-025 (30 Aug 1984) --- Astronaut Judith A. Resnik, one of three mission specialists, positions herself on the...

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NASA image: View of the HST docked to the FSS in the PLB
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Dec 21, 1999

View of the HST docked to the FSS in the PLB

S103-E-5156 (21 December 1999) --- This electronic still camera's view and others in this series showing the Hubble...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

A student asks NASA astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor a question during a live downlink with the International Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Baltimore Orioles Game
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May 4, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Baltimore Orioles Game

NASA astronaut and Maryland native Ricky Arnold talks with Baltimore Orioles shortstop Richie Martin before the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC
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May 2, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Baltimore Orioles Game
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May 4, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Baltimore Orioles Game

NASA astronaut and Maryland native Ricky Arnold signs a baseball for a young fan before the Tampa Bay Rays take on...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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Jun 2, 2012

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-83747 (2 June 2012) --- Downlinked from the International Space Station this still image -– part of a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC
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May 2, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC

Robert Gabrys, director of the Office fo STEM Engagement at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, introduces NASA...

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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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