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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: iss068e044261
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Jan 31, 2023

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iss068e044261 (Jan. 31, 2023) --- Flight support equipment is pictured descending toward the Earth's atmosphere...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows Skylab's Infrared Spectrometer Viewfinder Tracking System, a major component of an Earth...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 22, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-048067 (22 Jan. 2012) --- With hardware from the Earth-orbiting International Space Station appearing in...

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NASA image: Axiom Mission 4 Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski
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Jun 26, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

iss073e0251660 (June 26, 2025) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Axiom Mission 4 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew during VR Lab MSS/EVAB SUPT3 Team 91016 training
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Sep 25, 2009

STS-131 crew during VR Lab MSS/EVAB SUPT3 Team 91016 training

JSC2009-E-214346 (25 Sept. 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-112 during EVA 3 in VR Lab.
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Aug 21, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 during EVA 3 in VR Lab.

JSC2002-E-34622 (21 August 2002) --- Astronaut David A. Wolf, STS-112 mission specialist, uses the virtual reality...

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NASA image: Survey of the TPS on the STS-115 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 10, 2006

Survey of the TPS on the STS-115 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S115-E-05305 (10 Sept. 2006) --- While working to survey the thermal protection system on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew and Expedition 24/25 crew member Shannon Walker
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Mar 25, 2010

STS-134 crew and Expedition 24/25 crew member Shannon Walker

JSC2010-E-043667 (25 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, uses the virtual reality lab in...

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NASA image: jsc2025e047411
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May 27, 2025

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jsc2025e047411 (5/27/2025) --- The High school Students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) has designed a...

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NASA image: Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-18 Launch to the International Space
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Jul 25, 2019

Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-18 Launch to the International Space

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars upward after its liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: EVA 45
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Aug 15, 2018

EVA 45

iss056e142697 (8/15/2018) --- A view of Cosmonaut in red-striped Orlan suit, as he works to install Payload “ICARUS”...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui conducts a microbiology research experiment
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Jan 7, 2026

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui conducts a microbiology research experiment

iss074e0044840 (Jan. 7, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2625
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Dec 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station , Fla., the...

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NASA image: Tanner performs first EVA during STS 115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Tanner performs first EVA during STS 115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05532 (12 Sept. 2006) --- It was "installation day" on the International Space Station on Sept. 12, 2006. The...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-11 Launch
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Apr 17, 2019

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-11 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Wednesday, April...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-9 Launch
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May 21, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Monday, May 21, 2018 at...

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NASA image: OSCAR Testing and Group Photos
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Jul 21, 2022

OSCAR Testing and Group Photos

Flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor, or OSCAR, is inside the Applied Physics...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-9 Rollout
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May 17, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 Rollout

An Orbital ATK rocket is seen as it makes its final approach to launch Pad-0A at Wallops Flight Facility Thursday,...

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NASA image: Biopolymer Research for In-Situ Capabilities
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May 19, 2022

Biopolymer Research for In-Situ Capabilities

jsc2022e042480 (5/19/2022) --- An early iteration of the experiment hardware for the Biopolymer Research for In-Situ...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery
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Jul 26, 2024

STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e050834 (7/26/2024) --- Screaming Balloon hex nuts, pennies and balloons in their individual ziplock stowage...

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NASA image: Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-17 Launch to the International Space
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May 4, 2019

Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-17 Launch to the International Space

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon cargo module lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF
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Mar 14, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Transport from PHSF to VIF

Encapsulated inside its payload fairing, the Cygnus spacecraft for the upcoming Orbital ATK Commercial Resupply...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1842
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Jun 26, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 crew members...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-9 Launch
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May 21, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 Launch

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Monday, May 21, 2018 at...

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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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