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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 watch Static Fire Test for SpaceX Crew Dragon In-
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Nov 13, 2019

CCP Astronauts watch Static Fire Test for SpaceX Crew Dragon In-

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, right, and a SpaceX employee, seated at consoles inside SpaceX Mission Control in...

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NASA image: Expedition 23 Docking
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Apr 3, 2010

Expedition 23 Docking

Alexei Krasnov, Director of Manned Space Programs Department, Roscosmos, listens to reporter’s questions during a...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Soyuz TMA-04M Docking to ISS
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May 17, 2012

Expedition 31 Soyuz TMA-04M Docking to ISS

A television screen as seen from the balcony of the Russian Mission Control Center in Korolev, Russia shows the...

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NASA image: Firing up the Rocket for the Artemis Moon Missions on This Week @NASA – March 19, 2021
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Mar 19, 2021

Firing up the Rocket for the Artemis Moon Missions on This Week @NASA – March 19, 2021

Firing up the rocket for the Artemis Moon missions, a nomination for NASA’s next administrator, and making room for...

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NASA image: SpaceX's CRS-21: The First of its Kind
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Dec 4, 2020

SpaceX's CRS-21: The First of its Kind

The first launch for SpaceX under NASA's second Commercial Resupply Services contract, CRS-21 also contains a...

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NASA image: NASA’s Artemis I Moon Mission: Launch to Splashdown Highlights
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May 8, 2023

NASA’s Artemis I Moon Mission: Launch to Splashdown Highlights

Ride along with NASA’s Orion capsule on the Artemis I mission around the Moon and back. At 1:47 a.m. EST (6:47 UTC)...

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NASA image: View of the Mission Control Center Activity during STS 51-A
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Nov 8, 1984

View of the Mission Control Center Activity during STS 51-A

Jay H. Greene, right, ascent flight director for STS 51-A, monitors pre-launch activity at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mission Control Center (MCC): Apollo XV - MSC
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Aug 2, 1971

Mission Control Center (MCC): Apollo XV - MSC

S71-41759 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A partial view of activity in the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control during joint U.S.-USSR ASTP mission
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Jul 17, 1975

View of Mission Control during joint U.S.-USSR ASTP mission

S75-28685 (17 July 1975) --- An overall view of activity in the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission...

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NASA image: Overall view of Mission Operations Control in Mission Control Center
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May 18, 1969

Overall view of Mission Operations Control in Mission Control Center

S69-34316 (18 May 1969) --- Overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control Center,...

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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Jan 9, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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May 20, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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May 17, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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Jan 9, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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Jan 9, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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May 20, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: Front view of bldg 30 which houses mission control
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Aug 30, 1984

Front view of bldg 30 which houses mission control

41D-3072 (30 Aug 1984) --- A 41-D shift change is taking place in the Johnson Space Center's Building 30. In its...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090753 (Dec. 1, 2022): Flight controller Julie Reed at the flight dynamics officer console in Houston’s...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Tests Precision Landing Tech for Space Missions
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Feb 24, 2025

NASA F/A-18 Tests Precision Landing Tech for Space Missions

A NASA F/A-18 research aircraft flies near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Feb....

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NASA image: Tracking a Mission’s Historic Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – September 22, 2023
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Sep 22, 2023

Tracking a Mission’s Historic Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – September 22, 2023

Tracking a mission’s historic return to Earth, a year of science onboard the space station, and the safe arrival of...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Docking
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Apr 6, 2011

Expedition 27 Docking

Carmel Garan, center, wife of Expedition 27 NASA Flight Engineer Ron Garan, is seen at Russian Mission Control in...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Docking
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Jun 10, 2011

Expedition 28 Docking

William Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator for Space Operations, is seen at Russian Mission Control in Korolev,...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Docking
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Dec 18, 2010

Expedition 26 Docking

Vladislav Kondratyev, son of Expedition 26 Soyuz Commander Dmitry Kondratyev, is seen at Russian Mission Control in...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Docking
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Jun 10, 2011

Expedition 28 Docking

John Fossum, right, son of Expedition 28 NASA Flight Engineer Mike Fossum, is seen at Russian Mission Control in...

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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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