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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: Letter of Intent Signing Between NASA and the Australian Space A
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Sep 21, 2019

Letter of Intent Signing Between NASA and the Australian Space A

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross delivers remarks prior the signing of a letter of intent between NASA and the...

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NASA image: Letter of Intent Signing Between NASA and the Australian Space A
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Sep 21, 2019

Letter of Intent Signing Between NASA and the Australian Space A

Former NASA astronaut Andy Thomas speaks with members of the media following the signing of a letter of intent...

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Nov 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Boeing 727-200 aircraft used for weightless flights by Zero Gravity Corporation,...

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NASA image: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS
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Jun 19, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS

S117-E-08041 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station moves away...

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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the European Space Agency's research laboratory,...

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Mar 15, 2019

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iss059e000141 (March 15, 2019) --- The newly-expanded Expedition 59 crew gathers inside the International Space...

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NASA image: A penguin near Punta Arena, Chile, photographed in its natural summer habitat during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign
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Mar 13, 2004

A penguin near Punta Arena, Chile, photographed in its natural summer habitat during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign

A penguin near Punta Arena, Chile, photographed in its natural summer habitat during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign....

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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Eileen Collins (center) and...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00064
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Mar 16, 2005

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Space exploration is a bold endeavor that inspires the human spirit_ Space exploration takes our knowledge to new...

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NASA image: Letter of Intent Signing Between NASA and the Australian Space A
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Sep 21, 2019

Letter of Intent Signing Between NASA and the Australian Space A

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers remarks prior the signing of a letter of intent between NASA and...

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Dec 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-107 Mission Specialists Ilan Ramon of Israel...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy

iss053e235232 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Dellingr/RBLE Satellite deployment from the NanoRacks CubeSate Deployer...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0969
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Jun 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Sep 18, 2025

The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0816140 (Sept. 18, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft, carrying more than 11,000 pounds...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 aircraft prior to launch from Carlos Ibanez International Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile, during AirSAR 2004
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Mar 13, 2004

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft prior to launch from Carlos Ibanez International Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile, during AirSAR 2004

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft prior to launch from Carlos Ibanez International Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile, during AirSAR...

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Feb 13, 2017

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iss050e042164 (02/13/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson (right) and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Airlock and BEAM
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Apr 25, 2021

Nanoracks Airlock and BEAM

iss065e004417 (April 25, 2021) --- The International Space Station's newest component is the NanoRacks Bishop...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 aircraft at Carlos Ibanez International Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile. A portion of AirSAR hardware is visible on the left rear fuselage
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Mar 13, 2004

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft at Carlos Ibanez International Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile. A portion of AirSAR hardware is visible on the left rear fuselage

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft at Carlos Ibanez International Airport in Punta Arenas, Chile. A portion of AirSAR hardware is...

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NASA image: Aram Chaos
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Mar 26, 2020

Aram Chaos

Today's VIS image shows part of Aram Chaos. Aram Chaos was initially formed by a large impact. Over time the crater...

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NASA image: APEX-06
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Apr 12, 2018

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iss055e019898 (4/12/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during...

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NASA image: Gerst, Prokopev, and Serena Auñón-Chancellor in the BEAM during Daily Life on the ISS
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Aug 2, 2018

Gerst, Prokopev, and Serena Auñón-Chancellor in the BEAM during Daily Life on the ISS

iss056e126552 (Aug. 2, 2018) --- Expedition 56/57 crew members (clockwise from top) Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA...

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NASA image: KSC-00PADIG-020
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May 2, 2002

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This diagram shows the planned locations of the Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL) and the...

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Dec 13, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the SPACEHAB module at SPACEHAB, Cape Canaveral, Fla., Pilot William 'Willie'...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 19, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Eight days of construction resumed on the International Space Station (ISS), as STS-117 astronauts and mission...

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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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