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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: GEMINI-6 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC
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Dec 16, 1965

GEMINI-6 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC

S65-61886 (16 Dec. 1965) --- A water level view of Navy divers assisting Gemini-6 crew members Stafford and Schirra...

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NASA image: ROCHFORD, AL - ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L. - LIFE VEST CHECK - PRELAUNCH ACTIVITIES - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - MSC
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Mar 1, 1963

ROCHFORD, AL - ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L. - LIFE VEST CHECK - PRELAUNCH ACTIVITIES - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - MSC

S63-03964 (1963) --- Al Rochford, Crew Systems, Manned Space Center, assists astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., in...

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NASA image: Melroy and Wheelock in the A/L following EVA 4
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Nov 3, 2007

Melroy and Wheelock in the A/L following EVA 4

ISS016-E-009234 (3 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut Pam Melroy, STS-120 commander, assists astronaut Doug Wheelock, mission...

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NASA image: Astrobee Free Flyer Localization and Mobility
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Sep 4, 2020

Astrobee Free Flyer Localization and Mobility

iss063e084515 (Sept. 4, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy poses with two Astrobee...

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NASA image: STS-115 crew during suited egress training on the Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT) mockup.
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Apr 5, 2005

STS-115 crew during suited egress training on the Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT) mockup.

JSC2005-E-13774 (5 April 2005) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Burbank, STS-115 mission specialist, dons a training version...

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NASA image: GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - WATER EGRESS - GULF
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Jul 23, 1966

GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - WATER EGRESS - GULF

S66-44497 (23 July 1966) --- Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. (left) and Richard F. Gordon Jr. (right), prime crew for...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Jody Singer Conducts All Hands Regarding Furlough
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Jan 31, 2019

MSFC Director Jody Singer Conducts All Hands Regarding Furlough

Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer addresses Marshall employees regarding the effects of the just...

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NASA image: Jim Morhard Nomination Hearing
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Aug 23, 2018

Jim Morhard Nomination Hearing

Mr. Joel Szabat of Maryland appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as the...

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NASA image: SSATA Crew Training (Robert Behnken), SSATA
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Oct 27, 2009

SSATA Crew Training (Robert Behnken), SSATA

JSC2009-E-226276 (27 Oct. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert Behnken, STS-130 mission specialist, participates in an...

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NASA image: iss065e012810
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May 3, 2021

iss065e012810

iss065e012810 (May 3, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough is pictured inside...

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NASA image: iss070e002430
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Oct 4, 2023

iss070e002430

iss070e002430 (Oct. 4, 2023) --- NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli (center) assists astronauts Andreas Mogensen (left)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra egresses spacecraft during recovery operations
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Oct 22, 1968

Astronaut Walter Schirra egresses spacecraft during recovery operations

Astronaut Walter M. Schirra, Jr., Apollo 7 commander, egresses the spacecraft during recovery operations in the...

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NASA image: jsc2013e027458
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Apr 25, 2013

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PHOTO DATE: 25 April 2013 LOCATION: Bldg. 7, SSATA Chamber SUBJECT: Astronaut Mike Hopkins during SSATA ISS...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Ivan Vagner
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Dec 7, 2024

Expedition 72 Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Ivan Vagner

iss072e350829 (Dec. 7, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit points a camera outside...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1214
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1214

STS-85 Payload Specialist Bjarni V. Tryggvason is assisted with his ascent/reentry flight suit by white room...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight
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Apr 18, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight

Flight Engineer and NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke is assisted up after having is Russian Sokul suit pressure...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows a Saturn V first stage (S-1C). This stage was assembled at the Manufacturing Engineering...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during water survival training at the NBL
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May 7, 2010

STS-133 crew during water survival training at the NBL

JSC2010-E-075082 (7 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Steve Lindsey, STS-133 commander, attired in a training version of...

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NASA image: SBA Administrator at NASA Headquarters
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Apr 16, 2025

SBA Administrator at NASA Headquarters

Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro, center, and Dwight Deneal, assistant administrator for NASA’s Office of Small...

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NASA image: Flight Day 12: Orion in Yellow
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Nov 27, 2022

Flight Day 12: Orion in Yellow

art001e001451 (Nov. 27, 2022) On flight day 12, the inside of Orion shows the display of the Callisto payload....

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NASA image: VigiLOX Pilot Oxygen Monitoring System
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May 17, 2018

VigiLOX Pilot Oxygen Monitoring System

NASA pilot Jim Less is assisted by life support as he is fitted with a Cobham designed VigiLOX pilot oxygen...

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NASA image: Nespoli performs HMS Eye Exam - PanOptic in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26
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Jan 18, 2011

Nespoli performs HMS Eye Exam - PanOptic in the Columbus Module during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-018504 (18 Jan. 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1215
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Aug 7, 1997

KSC-97PC1215

STS-85 Payload Commander N. Jan Davis is assisted with her ascent/reentry flight suit by white room closeout crew...

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NASA image: Schlegel in Columbus
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Feb 15, 2008

Schlegel in Columbus

S122-E-008911 (15 Feb. 2008) --- European Space Agency astronaut Hans Schlegel, STS-122 mission specialist,...

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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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