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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: TRAINING - WATER EGRESS - GULF OF MEXICO
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Apr 14, 1965

TRAINING - WATER EGRESS - GULF OF MEXICO

S65-22655 (14 April 1965) --- The Gemini-Titan 4 prime crew is shown aboard the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever in the...

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NASA image: Swanson and Gerst in Node 2
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Jun 2, 2014

Swanson and Gerst in Node 2

ISS040-E-006696 (2 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson (right), Expedition 40 commander; and European Space...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

This 1986 artist's concept shows the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV) towing a satellite. As envisioned by Marshall...

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NASA image: TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - WATER EGRESS - GULF
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Jul 13, 1966

TRAINING - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - WATER EGRESS - GULF

S66-44511 (13 July 1966) --- The Gemini-11 prime crew, astronauts Richard F. Gordon Jr. (left), pilot, and Charles...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jul 21, 1961

Mercury Project

A U.S. Marine helicopter attempts to retrieve the sinking capsule, Liberty Bell 7, of the MR-4 mission. The attempt...

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NASA image: Philips with stowage bags in MPLM
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Jul 30, 2005

Philips with stowage bags in MPLM

ISS011-E-11331 (30 July 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: iss055e035437
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Apr 29, 2018

iss055e035437

iss055e035437 (April 29, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship was gripped by the Canadarm2 robotic arm on April...

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NASA image: iss062e105759
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Mar 23, 2020

iss062e105759

iss062e105759 (March 23, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan retrieves gut microbe samples from a science freezer...

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NASA image: JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)
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Jul 3, 2018

JAXA Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)

iss056e075928 (7/3/2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency), during the JAXA Protein...

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NASA image: GEMINI-8 - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS TRAINING  - GULF
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Jan 15, 1966

GEMINI-8 - TRAINING - WATER EGRESS TRAINING - GULF

S66-17282 (15 Jan. 1966) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini-8 prime crew, stands on deck of the NASA...

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NASA image: Astronaut David R. Scott on deck of ship prior to water egress training
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Nov 5, 1968

Astronaut David R. Scott on deck of ship prior to water egress training

S68-54810 (5 Nov. 1968) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, command module pilot of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1988

Early Program Development

In this 1988 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), closes in on a satellite. As envisioned by...

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NASA image: Romanenko During Russian EVA 32
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Apr 19, 2013

Romanenko During Russian EVA 32

iss035e023973 (4/19/2013) --- Extravehicular crewmember 2 (EV2) Roman Romanenko works to retrieve Biorisk-MSN...

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NASA image: CRISTA-SPAS, rendezvous with satellite
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Aug 16, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS, rendezvous with satellite

S85-E-5096 (15 August 1997) --- The Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometers and Telescopes for the Atmosphere-Shuttle...

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NASA image: JAXA Low Temperature (LT) Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)
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Jul 3, 2018

JAXA Low Temperature (LT) Protein Crystal Growth (PCG)

iss056e075951 (July 3, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works inside the Japanese...

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NASA image: Robinson at RMS control on flight deck during SPARTAN capture
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Nov 3, 1998

Robinson at RMS control on flight deck during SPARTAN capture

STS095-E-5131 (3 Nov. 1998) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS-95 mission specialist, is busy on Discovery's aft...

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NASA image: Artist Concept - Skylab (SL)
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Jun 23, 1978

Artist Concept - Skylab (SL)

S78-23630 (1978) --- A drawing of a Teleoperator Retrieval System (TRS) which is being developed by NASA for use...

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NASA image: iss059e002268
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Mar 22, 2019

iss059e002268

iss059e002268 (March 22, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague works to retrieve batteries and adapter plates from an...

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NASA image: Wilson in Node 1 Unity
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Apr 10, 2010

Wilson in Node 1 Unity

S131-E-008502 (10 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, STS-131 mission specialist, retrieves a tool from...

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NASA image: Brown at aft flight deck control during SPARTAN capture
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Nov 3, 1998

Brown at aft flight deck control during SPARTAN capture

STS095-E-5134 (3 Nov. 1998) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, STS-95 commander, on Discovery's aft flight deck during...

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NASA image: iss065e155930
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Jul 6, 2021

iss065e155930

iss065e155930 (July 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough loads a Polar...

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NASA image: Misse8 activity
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Aug 1, 2013

Misse8 activity

ISS036-E-028059 (1 Aug. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Harmony node, European Space Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Jun 21, 1993

STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS057-S-053 (21 June 1993) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off Launch Pad 39B as captured on film by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1816
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Feb 25, 2011

KSC-2011-1816

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members from Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, use a...

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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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