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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: Atlantis during STS-112 approach to ISS during Expedition Five
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Oct 9, 2002

Atlantis during STS-112 approach to ISS during Expedition Five

ISS005-E-16516 (9 October 2002) --- Backdropped against a blue and white Earth, this view of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0569
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Mar 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A view of the Astronaut Memorial Space Mirror at the KSC Visitor Complex. The memorial...

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NASA image: iss068e075605
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Mar 17, 2023

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iss068e075605 (3/17/2023) --- A view of the ICE Cubes #9.2 – Maleth 2 Biocube aboard the Internatinal Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 26, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-037185 (26 Aug. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station used...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 17, 2009

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS020-E-021544 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the underside of the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was...

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NASA image: iss068e075601
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Mar 17, 2023

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iss068e075601 (3/17/2023) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Oblique view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

Oblique view of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS8-17-2744 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Oblique view of the lunar surface taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 17, 2009

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS020-E-021653 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the crew cabin and part of the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Van Gent and Nagaoka Craters
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Van Gent and Nagaoka Craters

AS16-118-18947 (16-27 April 1972) --- A 250mm view looking north by westward across lunar farside highland terrain,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0615
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Mar 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A view of the Astronaut Memorial Space Mirror at the KSC Visitor Complex. The memorial...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph is a view of a display, control console, and hand controller for the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No....

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround
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May 30, 2011

View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround

S134-E-010585 (29 May 2011) --- A close-up view of a section of the International Space Station is featured in this...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of a right rear wheel strut of the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) No. 1. The LRV was built to...

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NASA image: Artemis I and II Production Updates
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Sep 17, 2019

Artemis I and II Production Updates

A close-up view of a cover over one of the windows on the Orion pressure vessel for NASA’s Artemis ll mission inside...

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NASA image: MacLean and Williams work at the Robotic Arm in the U.S. Laboratory during STS-115 EVA
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Sep 12, 2006

MacLean and Williams work at the Robotic Arm in the U.S. Laboratory during STS-115 EVA

View of Astronauts Steve MacLean, Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Mission Specialist (MS), and Jeffrey N. Williams,...

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NASA image: iss068e075597
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Mar 17, 2023

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iss068e075597 (3/17/2023) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Atlantis during STS-112 approach to ISS during Expedition Five
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Oct 9, 2002

Atlantis during STS-112 approach to ISS during Expedition Five

ISS005-E-16964 (9 October 2002) --- This close-up view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by an...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 17, 2009

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS020-E-021536 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, including the crew cabin and part of...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround
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May 30, 2011

View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround

S134-E-010658 (29 May 2011) --- A close-up view of a section of the International Space Station is featured in this...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 celebration
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Dec 7, 2012

Apollo 17 celebration

Ariana Lyons from Escatawpa Elementary School in Moss Point, Miss., experiences what it feels like to view the world...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Module-51 Status 2
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Mar 17, 2020

Nanoracks Module-51 Status 2

iss062e098366 (3/17/2020) --- A View of the ISSET-Nanoracks-Mission Discovery 4 investigation aboard the...

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NASA image: Horowitz shows off the hand-crafted thermal insulation he made for the HST
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Feb 18, 1997

Horowitz shows off the hand-crafted thermal insulation he made for the HST

S82-E-5686 (17 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, STS-82 pilot, shows the hand-crafted thermal insulation...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 17, 2009

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS020-E-021628 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an...

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NASA image: Foale exercises on treadmill in Base Block
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Sep 30, 1997

Foale exercises on treadmill in Base Block

S86-E-5358 (30 Sept. 1997) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut C. Michael Foale, mission...

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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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