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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: National Federation of the Blind Braille Coin
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Jul 30, 2009

National Federation of the Blind Braille Coin

House Majority Leader U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., smiles as he speaks to those in attendance at a ceremony where...

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Jul 17, 2017

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jsc2017e096672 (July 17, 2017) --- In the Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Preflight
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Sep 25, 2013

Expedition 37 Preflight

Expedition 37/38 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov smiles after having his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked ahead of his...

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Mar 30, 2017

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jsc2017e038547 (March 30, 2017) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 51...

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NASA image: State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address
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Jan 29, 2014

State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address

Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the White House Office of...

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NASA image: JSC officials in MCC Bldg 30 monitor STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, activity
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Oct 3, 1988

JSC officials in MCC Bldg 30 monitor STS-26 Discovery, OV-103, activity

JSC officials, laughing, listen to crewmembers' commentary onboard Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, during...

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Mar 5, 2014

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At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 39/40 Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov...

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NASA image: Renita Fincke at Russian Mission Control Center
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Apr 20, 2004

Renita Fincke at Russian Mission Control Center

Renita Fincke, wife of Expedition 9 Flight Engineer and NASA International Space Station Science Officer Michael...

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Nov 20, 2018

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jsc2018e097294 - In the Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 58 crewmember...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Brazil’s first astronaut in space, Marcos C. Pontes smiles as he exchanges greetings with some of the crowd on hand...

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NASA image: Expedition 22 Launch Day
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Dec 20, 2009

Expedition 22 Launch Day

Expedition 22 Flight Engineer Soichi Noguchi of Japan smiles for photographers after performing the traditional door...

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NASA image: Foale poses in the SM during Expedition 8
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Apr 21, 2004

Foale poses in the SM during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-21952 (21 April 2004) --- A smiling astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Suit-Up
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Suit-Up

ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet smiles inside the crew suit-up room in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Suit-Up
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Suit-Up

JAXA astronaut Akihiko Hoshide smiles inside the crew suit-up room in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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Nov 7, 2007

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Astronaut Scott Parazynski smiles for a photo while he and the crew of STS-120 walk around and look at the underside...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka smiles after the successful landing in the Soyuz spacecraft with fellow crew...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator and Deputy Speak with ISS Crew
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Administrator and Deputy Speak with ISS Crew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, smiles, as he and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy have an Earth-to-space call...

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Apr 12, 1981

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A smiling George Page, launch director for the historic maiden flight of space shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing
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Sep 11, 2013

Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing

Expedition 36 Commander Pavel Vinogradov of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) smiles and gives a thumbs...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 19, 2012

Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 33 Commander Sunita Williams of NASA smiles and gives a thumbs up in a chair outside the Soyuz Capsule...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 19, 2012

Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 33 Commander Sunita Williams of NASA smiles as she rest in a chair outside the Soyuz Capsule after she...

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NASA image: Pilot Crippen prepares meal on middeck
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Apr 14, 1981

Pilot Crippen prepares meal on middeck

STS001-07-502 (12-14 April 1981) --- A smiling Robert L. Crippen, STS-1 pilot, is about to prepare a meal aboard the...

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Preflight
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Sep 25, 2013

Expedition 37 Preflight

Expedition 37/38 NASA Engineer Michael Hopkins is seen smiling after having his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival
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Apr 16, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Arrival

NASA astronaut Megan McArthur smiles after arriving at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 16, 2021. McArthur...

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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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