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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: CCP Astronauts Butch Tour
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Oct 25, 2018

CCP Astronauts Butch Tour

NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore, speaks to workers during a tour of Boeing's Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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Apr 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Cargo Element Lifting Assembly (CELA)...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 5, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

Officials, family, and friends gather to welcome home Expedition 56 Soyuz Commander Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos,...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Brazilian astronaut Marcos C. Pontes, left, Expedition 12 crew members, Valery I. Tokarev, Flight Engineer and Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 26, 2010

Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 25 Commander Doug Wheelock signs the inside of a Russian Search and Rescue helicopter shortly after...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 26, 2010

Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing

A Russian Search and Rescue helicopter lands near the Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft shortly after touch down with...

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Jun 20, 2012

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ISS031-E-140620 (20 June 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 31 flight engineer, prepares for a Sokol...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

Marine Corps pallbearers lower the casket of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn at his interment at...

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Aug 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility check the progress of the orbiter...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002630 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

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NASA image: Sokal fit check
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Nov 6, 2012

Sokal fit check

ISS033-E-018493 (7 Nov. 2012) --- In the International Space Station’s Unity node, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams,...

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Jun 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a radar site on North Merritt Island, Fla., the 50-foot C-band radar antenna dish is...

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May 4, 2003

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KAZAKHSTAN - From the seat of a Russian Helicopter, Bob Cabana (left), director of Flight Crew Operations, and...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Expedition 29 Flight Engineer, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Astronaut, Satoshi Furukawa is seen in a...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing
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Apr 10, 2017

Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing

nhq201704100015 (April 10, 2017) --- Russian Search and Rescue teams chase the Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft as it lands...

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NASA image: Artemis I Industry Briefing - "Beyond Artemis I"
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing - "Beyond Artemis I"

Artemis industry partners conduct a briefing to discuss the role of industry on advancing human exploration. NASA’s...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Lunar Close-up

art001e002592 (Dec. 5, 2022): The optical navigation camera mounted on the Orion spacecraft captured these views of...

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Dec 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Landing
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May 23, 2011

Expedition 27 Landing

Russian Search and rescue helicopters are seen as they prepare for the landing of the Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft with...

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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is moved into Space Shuttle Discovery’s...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Landing
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Sep 15, 2011

Expedition 28 Landing

The Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 28 Commander Andrey Borisenko, and Flight Engineers...

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NASA image: NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut
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Sep 12, 2018

NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut

NASA has completes the final test to qualify Orion’s parachute system for flights with astronauts, checking off an...

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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Pilot James Kelly (left) and Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence cross the...

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Feb 15, 2001

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STS-102 Mission Specialist James Voss occupies seat 5 in orbiter Discovery, getting ready for a simulated countdown....

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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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