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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: Commemorative Activity
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Aug 21, 2020

Commemorative Activity

iss063e077238 (Aug. 21, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy works inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1388
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Sep 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby prepares to taxi the Shuttle Training Aircraft to the...

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NASA image: STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's
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Mar 26, 2001

STS-105 crew departs Ellington Field in T-38's

JSC2001-E-08819 (26 March 2001) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, STS-105 mission commander, prepares for a flight in...

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NASA image: iss071e523308
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Aug 21, 2024

iss071e523308

iss071e523308 (Aug. 21, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Commander for Boeing's Crew Flight Test Butch Wilmore checks...

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NASA image: CIR Hardware Restow
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Dec 20, 2011

CIR Hardware Restow

ISS030-E-013378 (20 Dec. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, works on the Combustion...

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NASA image: Sturckow uses binoculars in the FD on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 10, 2007

Sturckow uses binoculars in the FD on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-06948 (10 June 2007) --- Astronaut Rick Sturckow, STS-117 commander, aims binoculars through one of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams takes a selfie portrait
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Jan 3, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams takes a selfie portrait

iss072e423916 (Jan. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams takes a selfie portrait...

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NASA image: Poindexter in Cupola
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Apr 12, 2010

Poindexter in Cupola

S131-E-009244 (12 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, is pictured near the windows in...

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NASA image: GEMINI-3 - PRIME CREW PORTRAIT - FLIGHT SUITS - MSC
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Nov 4, 1965

GEMINI-3 - PRIME CREW PORTRAIT - FLIGHT SUITS - MSC

S65-58499 (4 Nov. 1965) --- Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (right), command pilot; and David R. Scott, pilot, are the...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 astronauts during preflight news conference at MSC
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Apr 26, 1969

Apollo 10 astronauts during preflight news conference at MSC

S69-32035 (26 April 1969) --- Astronaut John W. Young, command module pilot of the Apollo 10 prime crew, is seen at...

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NASA image: 104-KSC-66C-1841
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Mar 11, 1966

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KSC-66C-1841 Gemini-8 Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Command Pilot, and David R. Scott, Pilot, arrive at White Room,...

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NASA image: Altman working on the Shuttle Atlantis Flight Deck
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May 13, 2009

Altman working on the Shuttle Atlantis Flight Deck

S125-E-006533 (13 May 2009) --- Astronaut Scott Altman, STS-125 commander, looks through an overhead window on the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 4, 1994

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-62) Mission commander John H. Casper takes stock of paraphenalia used to support...

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NASA image: Onyfrienko looks through a window in the Zvezda SM during Expedition Four
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Apr 16, 2002

Onyfrienko looks through a window in the Zvezda SM during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-10103 (16 April 2002) --- Cosmonaut Yury I. Onufrienko, Expedition Four mission commander, looks out a...

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NASA image: Kelly on aft flight deck
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Jun 2, 2008

Kelly on aft flight deck

S124-E-005585 (2 June 2008) --- Astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-124 commander, works on the aft flight deck of Space...

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NASA image: Casper points camera out of aft flight deck window
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May 26, 1996

Casper points camera out of aft flight deck window

S77-E-5109 (26 May 1996) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, commander, pauses during a photography session on the aft...

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Jun 14, 2016

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ISS047e152971 (03/26/2016) --- Expedition 47 robotic arm operator Tim Kopra of NASA commanded the International...

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NASA image: iss068e031231
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Dec 20, 2022

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iss068e031231 (Dec. 20, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Anna Kikina and International Space Station...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven CDR Malenchenko with LADA greenhouse
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Jun 4, 2003

Expedition Seven CDR Malenchenko with LADA greenhouse

ISS007-E-06175 (21 May 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 7 mission commander, works with the...

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NASA image: iss056e130411
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Aug 9, 2018

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iss056e130411 (Aug. 9, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel pauses for a portrait while he was inspecting...

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NASA image: Fincke uses Ham Radio in Service Module (SM)
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Jan 27, 2009

Fincke uses Ham Radio in Service Module (SM)

ISS018-E-023674 (27 Jan. 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, uses a ham radio system in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 40 crew in Node 2 after German - U.S. soccer game
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Jun 26, 2014

Expedition 40 crew in Node 2 after German - U.S. soccer game

European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer, and NASA astronaut Steve Swanson,...

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Dec 5, 2017

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iss053e317742 (Dec. 6, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: CDR Malenchenko removes pea pods from Lada greenhouse
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May 15, 2003

CDR Malenchenko removes pea pods from Lada greenhouse

ISS007-E-05458 (15 May 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition Seven mission commander, works with the...

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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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