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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: View of the STS-88 Endeavour's payload bay, ODS and Node 1
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Dec 4, 1998

View of the STS-88 Endeavour's payload bay, ODS and Node 1

S88-E-5009 (12-04-98) --- This medium closeup electronic still camera (ESC) photograph shows Endeavour's docking...

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Jul 26, 2018

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iss056e098988 (July 26, 2018) --- Photographic documentation of the Binary Colloidal Alloy Test-Cohesive...

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NASA image: ISS NASA Social
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Feb 20, 2013

ISS NASA Social

Expedition 33/34 astronauts onboard the International Space Station answer questions in a live downlink at a NASA...

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NASA image: DSC00768
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Oct 16, 2011

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The Orion avionics team participates in a successful End to End 02 test between Mission Control Center (MCC) Houston...

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NASA image: Department of Education ISS Link
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Nov 5, 2009

Department of Education ISS Link

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, left, speaks during an event where students spoke via downlink to astronauts...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at University of Maryland
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May 2, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at University of Maryland

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks to students in the Science, Discovery and the Universe Scholars Program about his...

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NASA image: View of the HST docked to the FSS in the PLB
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Dec 21, 1999

View of the HST docked to the FSS in the PLB

S103-E-5165 (21 December 1999) --- This electronic still camera's view and others in this series showing the Hubble...

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NASA image: Department of Education ISS Link
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Nov 5, 2009

Department of Education ISS Link

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden speaks during an event where students spoke via downlink to astronauts on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Crew Members participate in PAO Interview in the Node 2
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Oct 12, 2009

Expedition 21 Crew Members participate in PAO Interview in the Node 2

ISS021-E-016897 (12 Oct. 2009) --- Russian cosmonauts Roman Romanenko (left) and Maxim Suraev, both Expedition 21...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC
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May 2, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC
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May 2, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at GSFC

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold answers questions from the audience after speaking about his time onboard the...

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NASA image: STS-81 crew packs hardware for stowage in the Spacehab
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Jan 16, 1997

STS-81 crew packs hardware for stowage in the Spacehab

STS081-E-05514 (16 Jan. 1997) --- The transfer of equipment and supplies continues aboard the Spacehab Double Module...

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NASA image: DSC00742
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Oct 16, 2011

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The Orion avionics team participates in a successful End to End 02 test between Mission Control Center (MCC) Houston...

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NASA image: Astronaut Allen prepares for interview
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Mar 5, 1996

Astronaut Allen prepares for interview

STS075-772-013 (22 Feb.- 9 March 1996) --- Astronaut Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, sets up systems for a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

NASA astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor's niece, Anna Sophia, surprises her by asking her a question during a live...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew
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Dec 31, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 14 crew

ISS014-E-10939 (31 Dec. 2006) --- Taken from the International Space Station on Dec. 31, 2006 and downlinked to...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meirinside the Kibo laboratory module
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May 7, 2026

NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meirinside the Kibo laboratory module

iss074e0556786 (May 7, 2026) --- NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir, both Expedition 74 flight...

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NASA image: May_13_2019_Astrobee_Mapping_Operations– iss059m141331038
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May 22, 2019

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NASA astronaut Anne McClain working on Astrobee Mapping Operations inside the Japanese Experiment Module aboard the...

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NASA image: May_13_2019_Astrobee_Mapping_Operations–iss059m151331201
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May 22, 2019

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NASA astronaut Anne McClain working on Astrobee Mapping Operations inside the Japanese Experiment Module aboard the...

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NASA image: May_13_2019_Astrobee_Mapping_Operations–iss059m141331122
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May 22, 2019

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NASA astronaut Anne McClain working on Astrobee Mapping Operations inside the Japanese Experiment Module aboard the...

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NASA image: May_13_2019_Astrobee_Mapping_Operations–iss059m151331122
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May 22, 2019

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NASA astronaut Anne McClain working on Astrobee Mapping Operations inside the Japanese Experiment Module aboard the...

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NASA image: May_13_2019_Astrobee_Mapping_Operations–iss059m141331201
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May 22, 2019

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NASA astronaut Anne McClain working on Astrobee Mapping Operations inside the Japanese Experiment Module aboard the...

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NASA image: May_13_2019_Astrobee_Mapping_Operations–iss059m151331038
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May 22, 2019

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NASA astronaut Anne McClain working on Astrobee Mapping Operations inside the Japanese Experiment Module aboard the...

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NASA image: Ingenuity's Team Waits for Data on Helicopter's First Flight
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Apr 19, 2021

Ingenuity's Team Waits for Data on Helicopter's First Flight

Members of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter team in the Space Flight Operations Facility at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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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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