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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: STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.
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Jul 10, 2011

STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.

JSC2011-E-065992 (10 July 2011) --- STS-135 lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho is pictured during a flight day...

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Aug 13, 2024

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iss071e488644 (Aug. 13, 2024) --- The seaport of Barranquilla, Colombia, on the Magdalena River that leads into the...

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NASA image: GRC-2021-C-00208
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Feb 17, 2021

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Cleveland’s Terminal Tower as seen from Public Square was lit up “Mars Red” leading up the Perseverance Rover’s...

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Apr 17, 2013

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Photograph Increment 35 Lead Flight Director and Flight Control Team during JOP Meeting. Photo Date: 17 April 2013....

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06200 (8 March 2001) --- At his console in Houston's Mission Control Center, STS-102 lead flight director...

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NASA image: John Hanson is awarded the 2016 De Florez Award
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Dec 2, 2015

John Hanson is awarded the 2016 De Florez Award

John Hanson, Alternate Lead Systems Engineer in the Spacecraft and Vehicle Systems department of the Engineering...

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NASA image: jsc2013e024734
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Apr 17, 2013

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Photograph Increment 35 Lead Flight Director and Flight Control Team during JOP Meeting. Photo Date: 17 April 2013....

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NASA image: Ridings - 222308 NASA Johnson Space Center by christopher michel 2-22-22
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Feb 22, 2022

Ridings - 222308 NASA Johnson Space Center by christopher michel 2-22-22

Holly Ridings is a global leader in human spaceflight. She is NASA's first female chief flight director, and...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-1432
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Sep 12, 2000

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Even in this aerial view at KSC, the Vehicle Assembly Building is imposing. In front of it is the Launch Control...

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NASA image: Former Apollo Astronaut Vance Brand
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Oct 3, 2019

Former Apollo Astronaut Vance Brand

Former Apollo Astronaut Vance Brand leads a discussion about Apollo and beyond at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: GRC-2021-C-00202
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Feb 17, 2021

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Cleveland’s Terminal Tower as seen from Voinovich Bicentennial Park was lit up “Mars Red” leading up the...

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NASA image: Lisa Smith in MSFC's Laboratory Training Complex
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Feb 11, 2015

Lisa Smith in MSFC's Laboratory Training Complex

LISA SMITH, THE TRAINING TEAM LEAD IN MARSHALL'S MISSION OPERATIONS LAB, EXAMINES THE DRAWERS IN THE GLACIER...

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NASA image: Celebrating Contributions by Women to Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – August 30, 2019
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Aug 30, 2019

Celebrating Contributions by Women to Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – August 30, 2019

Celebrating contributions by women to space exploration, a spotlight on the leading role of women in our Artemis...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman carries a battery through the transfer tunnel during STS-106
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Sep 14, 2000

Pilot Altman carries a battery through the transfer tunnel during STS-106

S106-E-5227 (14 September 2000) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman, pilot, carries supplies through the tunnel leading...

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NASA image: Generalized Subsonic Jet Transport in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
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Dec 19, 1960

Generalized Subsonic Jet Transport in 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

3/4 front view of model without nacelles on regular struts. Generalized Subsonic Jet Transport model with leading...

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NASA image: jsc2013e024736
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Apr 17, 2013

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Photograph Increment 35 Lead Flight Director and Flight Control Team during JOP Meeting. Photo Date: 17 April 2013....

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06217 (8 March 2001) --- At his console in Houston's Mission Control Center, STS-102 lead flight director...

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NASA image: iss064e053423
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Apr 6, 2021

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iss064e053423 (April 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins applies her signature...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-A93-0608-3
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0608-14
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Dec 12, 1993

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'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - image during demo Ames...

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NASA image: STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.
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Jul 10, 2011

STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.

JSC2011-E-065989 (10 July 2011) --- STS-135 lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho is pictured during a flight day...

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NASA image: iss069e032071
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Jul 15, 2023

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iss069e032071 (July 15, 2023) --- The Bombetoka Bay leads into the Mozambique Channel from the island nation of...

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NASA image: Stowage in the Node 1 and PMA1
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Dec 26, 2012

Stowage in the Node 1 and PMA1

View of stowage in the aft end of the Node 1 and the hatch leading to Pressurized Mating Adapter 1 (PMA1). The PMA1...

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NASA image: iss066e111006
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Jan 12, 2022

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iss066e111006 (Jan. 12, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari removes components...

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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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