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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: Commander Wilcutt works on the Zvezda / Service Module during STS-106
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Sep 12, 2000

Commander Wilcutt works on the Zvezda / Service Module during STS-106

STS106-E-5142 (12 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, mission commander, works to prepare the...

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NASA image: STS-129 Crew Training - Commander Charles Hobaugh during STA Training
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Nov 13, 2009

STS-129 Crew Training - Commander Charles Hobaugh during STA Training

Photo Date: 11-13-09 Location: Shuttle Training Aircraft Subject: STS129 Crew Training - commander Charles Hobaugh...

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NASA image: STS-116 Commander Polansky in the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 12, 2006

STS-116 Commander Polansky in the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05886 (12 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-116 commander, makes his selection for a meal at the...

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NASA image: Commander Truly and Mission Specialist (MS) Bluford sleep on middeck
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Sep 5, 1983

Commander Truly and Mission Specialist (MS) Bluford sleep on middeck

STS008-04-104 (13 Sept 1983) --- Richard H. Truly, crew commander; and Guion S. Bluford, mission specialist, merely...

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NASA image: MS Burbank works at the commander's workstation in Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 15, 2000

MS Burbank works at the commander's workstation in Atlantis during STS-106

S106-E-5226 (15 September 2000) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Burbank, mission specialist, temporarily occupies the...

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NASA image: Skylab 4 Command Module in Pacific Ocean after splashdown
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Feb 8, 1974

Skylab 4 Command Module in Pacific Ocean after splashdown

S74-17741 (8 Feb. 1974) --- The Skylab 4 Command Module splashes down in the Pacific Ocean southwest of San Diego,...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma works with EEVT experiment and cryogenic tube on aft middeck
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma works with EEVT experiment and cryogenic tube on aft middeck

Commander Jack Lousma works with Electrophoresis Equipment Verification Test (EEVT) electrophoresis unit, cryogenic...

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NASA image: STS-116 Commander Polansky in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 Commander Polansky in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05205 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-116 commander, works the controls on the aft flight...

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NASA image: Commander Bloomfield poses on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110
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Apr 8, 2002

Commander Bloomfield poses on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110

STS110-E-5033 (8 April 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield, STS-110 mission commander, is photographed on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Commander Borisenko holds Petri Dish in SM
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Jul 20, 2011

Expedition 28 Commander Borisenko holds Petri Dish in SM

ISS028-E-018228 (20 July 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Andrey Borisenko, Expedition 28 commander, holds a Petri dish...

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NASA image: GT-7 COMMAND PILOT (INFLIGHT PHOTOGRAPH - ASTRONAUT FRANK BORMAN - MISC.
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Dec 18, 1965

GT-7 COMMAND PILOT (INFLIGHT PHOTOGRAPH - ASTRONAUT FRANK BORMAN - MISC.

S65-63712 (4-18 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, Gemini-7 command pilot, is seen performing visual acuity...

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NASA image: STS-116 Commander Polansky works in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Dec 19, 2006

STS-116 Commander Polansky works in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S116-E-07026 (18 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-116 commander, pauses for a photo as he works in the...

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NASA image: Commander Bloomfield talks into a headset on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110
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Apr 8, 2002

Commander Bloomfield talks into a headset on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110

STS110-E-5038 (8 April 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield, STS-110 mission commander, converses with ground...

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NASA image: Commander Wilcutt at work aboard Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 8, 2000

Commander Wilcutt at work aboard Atlantis during STS-106

S106-E-5005 (8 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, mission commander, participates in early tasks...

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NASA image: Apollo 7 Mission,Lunar Module Pilot, R. Walter Cunningham
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Oct 14, 1968

Apollo 7 Mission,Lunar Module Pilot, R. Walter Cunningham

AS07-04-1584 (11-22 Oct. 1968) --- Astronaut Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7 lunar module pilot, is photographed during...

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NASA image: Commander Kevin Chilton is greeted as he moves past the APAS interface
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Mar 23, 1996

Commander Kevin Chilton is greeted as he moves past the APAS interface

S76-E-5146 (24 March 1996) --- Continuing an in-space tradition, astronaut Kevin P. Chilton (right), STS-76 mission...

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NASA image: Commander Rominger chooses between tea or coffee on the middeck of Endeavour
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Apr 21, 2001

Commander Rominger chooses between tea or coffee on the middeck of Endeavour

S100-E-5072 (21 April 2001) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger, mission commander for STS-100, is pictured on the...

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NASA image: Commander Mattingly uses 16mm DAC and FS crew cabin camera on middeck
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Jul 4, 1982

Commander Mattingly uses 16mm DAC and FS crew cabin camera on middeck

STS004-23-131 (27 June-4 July 1982) ---Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, STS-4 commander, floats in the middeck area...

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NASA image: Commander Brand and Pilot Overmyer operate controls on forward flight deck
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Nov 16, 1982

Commander Brand and Pilot Overmyer operate controls on forward flight deck

STS005-10-376 (11-16 Nov. 1982) --- Half of the four-member astronaut crew for the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: SIMULATIONS - APOLL-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - CREW COMMANDERS - JSC
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Feb 25, 1975

SIMULATIONS - APOLL-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - CREW COMMANDERS - JSC

S75-22785 (25 Feb. 1975) --- An interior view of the Docking Module trainer, in Building 35, during Apollo-Soyuz...

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NASA image: Commander Brand and Pilot Overmyer operate controls on forward flight deck
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Nov 16, 1982

Commander Brand and Pilot Overmyer operate controls on forward flight deck

STS005-10-381 (16 Nov. 1982) --- Half of the four-member astronaut crew for the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35610 (17 April 1970) --- A water level view of the Apollo 13 recovery operations in the South Pacific Ocean....

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit

AST-32-2686 (17-19 July 1975) --- The American Apollo spacecraft as seen in Earth orbit from the Soviet Soyuz 19...

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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.
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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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