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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Mar 4, 1994

Space Shuttle Project

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62) Mission commander John H. Casper (right) and Mission specialist Charles...

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NASA image: Malenchenko with hardware for checkout of Orlan suits
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Sep 26, 2003

Malenchenko with hardware for checkout of Orlan suits

ISS007-E-15471 (26 September 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 7 mission commander representing...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Press Conference
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Dec 14, 2010

Expedition 26 Press Conference

Expedition 26 Soyuz Commander Dmitry Kondratyev is seen at the State Commission press conference held at the...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew during Cake Cutting ceremony
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Mar 10, 2010

STS-131 crew during Cake Cutting ceremony

JSC2010-E-039285 (10 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, speaks to a crowd during a...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov inspects an Orlan spacesuit
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Sep 18, 2025

Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov inspects an Orlan spacesuit

iss073e0704036 (Sept. 18, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 73 Commander Sergey Ryzhikov smiles for a...

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NASA image: IVA study
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Jul 23, 2014

IVA study

ISS040-E-074856 (23 July 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, Expedition 40 commander, works with hardware at a...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 8, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) Mission Specialist 3 (MS3) Ellen Ochoa handles a 35mm camera on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: CDRA in the JPM during Expedition 22
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Jan 29, 2010

CDRA in the JPM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-052257 (29 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Ford prepares to conduct the CSLM ECU Test
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Jan 29, 2013

Ford prepares to conduct the CSLM ECU Test

ISS034-E-036867 (29 Jan. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford, Expedition 34 commander, works near the Microgravity...

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NASA image: Ford exercises on the CEVIS in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 4, 2013

Ford exercises on the CEVIS in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-061648 (4 March 2013) --- Inside the U.S. lab Destiny on the Earth-orbiting International Space Station,...

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NASA image: CDR Ashby on flight deck with checklist
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Oct 11, 2002

CDR Ashby on flight deck with checklist

STS112-E-05134 (11 October 2002) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, STS-112 mission commander, looks over a procedures...

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NASA image: Williams services TROPI2 Experiment in the Columbus Module during Expedition 22
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Mar 9, 2010

Williams services TROPI2 Experiment in the Columbus Module during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-087467 (9 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, services the Tropism in...

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NASA image: Burbank during checkout and activities session of Robonaut 2
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Feb 14, 2012

Burbank during checkout and activities session of Robonaut 2

ISS030-E-075362 (14 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, uses a communication system...

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NASA image: Kelly poses with Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 15, 2011

Kelly poses with Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS026-E-034292 (15 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander, poses with Robonaut 2, the...

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NASA image: STS-126 crew visit
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Jan 13, 2009

STS-126 crew visit

Commander Christopher Ferguson (right) and Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, both members of the...

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NASA image: Kelly on flight deck during undocking and flyaround
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Jun 11, 2008

Kelly on flight deck during undocking and flyaround

S124-E-009906 (11 June 2008) --- Astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-124 commander, looks over a checklist on the flight deck...

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NASA image: Chiao appears as a small reflection in a helmet visor in the Pirs DC1
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Mar 22, 2005

Chiao appears as a small reflection in a helmet visor in the Pirs DC1

ISS010-E-21093 (22 March 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Bowersox handles part of the 02 / N2 system in the Airlock during Expedition Six
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Jan 18, 2003

Bowersox handles part of the 02 / N2 system in the Airlock during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-18114 (18 January 2003) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, Expedition Six mission commander, is pictured in...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 FE Romanenko poses for a photo on the Atlantis Flight Deck
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Nov 23, 2009

Expedition 21 FE Romanenko poses for a photo on the Atlantis Flight Deck

ISS021-E-031978 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Expedition 21 flight engineer, occupies the...

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NASA image: Burbank exercises using the ARED in the Node 3
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Dec 18, 2011

Burbank exercises using the ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-012688 (18 Dec. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, exercises using the advanced...

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NASA image: Fincke activates the RLT of the JEMRMS in the JPM / Kibo during Joint Operations
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Oct 19, 2008

Fincke activates the RLT of the JEMRMS in the JPM / Kibo during Joint Operations

ISS017-E-019977 (19 Oct. 2008) --- NASA astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, activates the Robotics...

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NASA image: STS-125 CDR Altman working on the Flight Deck
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May 17, 2009

STS-125 CDR Altman working on the Flight Deck

S125-E-009354 (17 May 2009) --- Astronaut Scott Altman, STS-125 commander, uses a communication system on the aft...

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NASA image: Padalka in Node 2
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Jun 26, 2009

Padalka in Node 2

ISS020-E-014687 (26 June 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 20 commander, wears communication headgear...

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NASA image: iss051e020157
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Apr 21, 2017

iss051e020157

iss051e020157 (April 21, 2017) --- Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet (foreground) and Commander Peggy...

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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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