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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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Dec 5, 2017

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iss053e315823 (Dec. 6, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: Vinogradov uses a communication system in the SM during Expedition 13
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Jun 22, 2006

Vinogradov uses a communication system in the SM during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-40015 (22 June 2006) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Ferguson on MDDK
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Nov 17, 2008

Ferguson on MDDK

S126-E-007940 (17 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-126 commander, looks over a checklist on the middeck...

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Sep 2, 2021

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jsc2021e042710 (Aug. 30, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Commander Raja Chari poses for a portrait in his...

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Jun 25, 2001

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JSC2001-E-19299 (25 June 2001)--- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-104 mission commander, responds to a query during...

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Jan 1, 2017

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jsc2024e026551 (Nov. 22, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-9 Commander Zena Cardman focuses on her training...

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NASA image: STS-125 CDR Scott Altman replaces LiOH Cannisters on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 CDR Scott Altman replaces LiOH Cannisters on the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-011454 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut Scott Altman, STS-125 commander, works with lithium hydroxide (LiOH)...

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Jul 26, 2017

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jsc2017e129180 (July 26, 2017) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency is a backup crew member...

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NASA image: Archambault reviews procedures on Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 23, 2009

Archambault reviews procedures on Middeck (MDDK)

ISS018-E-042591 (23 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-119 commander, uses a video camera on the flight...

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NASA image: Sturckow on Middeck (MDDK)
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Aug 30, 2009

Sturckow on Middeck (MDDK)

S128-E-006483 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Rick Sturckow, STS-128 commander, drinks a beverage on the middeck of the...

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NASA image: Ford takes a boxing pose with Robonuat 2 humanoid robot in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 10, 2012

Ford takes a boxing pose with Robonuat 2 humanoid robot in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-007386 (10 Dec. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford, Expedition 34 commander, works with Robonaut 2...

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NASA image: FCF CIR Manifold No.4 Bottle Replacement
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Mar 26, 2018

FCF CIR Manifold No.4 Bottle Replacement

iss055e005587 (March 26, 2018) --- Expedition 55 Commander Anton Shkaplerov (foreground) and Flight Engineer Oleg...

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Aug 8, 2022

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jsc2022e065079 (Aug. 8, 2022) --- Commander Stephen Bowen from NASA of the SpaceX Crew-6 mission is pictured during...

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Jun 13, 2022

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jsc2022e068612 (June 13, 2022) --- SpaceX Crew-5 Commander Nicole Aunapu Mann from NASA poses for a portrait in her...

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Sep 11, 2020

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iss063e087668 (Sept. 11, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy gives a thumbs up during...

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NASA image: Krikalev in PMA3
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Jul 28, 2005

Krikalev in PMA3

ISS011-E-12403 (28 July 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Ferguson on MDDK
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Nov 17, 2008

Ferguson on MDDK

S126-E-007942 (17 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-126 commander, takes a moment for a photo while...

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NASA image: Zamka at window in the Cupola Module during Joint Operations
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Feb 19, 2010

Zamka at window in the Cupola Module during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-068724 (19 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut George Zamka, STS-130 commander, is pictured in a window of the...

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NASA image: Polanksy and Hurley in the FWD FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 17, 2009

Polanksy and Hurley in the FWD FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006555 (17 July 2009) --- Astronauts Mark Polansky (left) and Doug Hurley, at the commander and pilot...

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NASA image: Chaio floats in the SM during Expedition 9/10 joint operations
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Oct 16, 2004

Chaio floats in the SM during Expedition 9/10 joint operations

ISS009-E-28943 (16 October 2004) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: MS Davis checks the daily mail
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Aug 10, 1997

MS Davis checks the daily mail

S85-E-5012 (10 August 1997) --- Astronaut N. Jan Davis, payload commander, looks at the mail from the Thermal...

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Dec 5, 2017

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iss053e317741 (Dec. 6, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: STS-125 Hubble Crew Press Conference and Group Photos
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Oct 31, 2006

STS-125 Hubble Crew Press Conference and Group Photos

JSC2006-E-47138 (31 Oct. 2006) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman, STS-125 commander for the newly announced final...

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NASA image: Zamka in A/L
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Feb 12, 2010

Zamka in A/L

S130-E-007409 (11 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut George Zamka, STS-130 commander, works in the Quest airlock of the...

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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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