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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: STS-123 Crewmembers work in the U.S. Laboratory during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations
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Mar 15, 2008

STS-123 Crewmembers work in the U.S. Laboratory during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations

S123-E-006258 (15 March 2008) --- Astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, joins two members of the Space...

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NASA image: STS-125 Orbital Debris
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Jul 2, 2009

STS-125 Orbital Debris

JSC2010-E-054445 (2 July 2009) --- Members of the Orbital Debris Program Office and the Hypervelocity Impact...

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NASA image: Labeled line drawing of launch and entry suit identifies various components
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Sep 22, 1988

Labeled line drawing of launch and entry suit identifies various components

Line drawings illustrate the front and back of the space shuttle launch and entry suit (LES) and labels identify...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig091
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Feb 15, 2001

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Inside Discovery, STS-102 crew members settle in their seats, getting ready for a simulated countdown. From left are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0464
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The body flap is installed on the orbiter Discovery. The body flap is an aluminum...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Landing
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Sep 15, 2011

Expedition 28 Landing

The Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 28 Commander Andrey Borisenko, and Flight Engineers...

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NASA image: FASTER uninstall
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Aug 22, 2014

FASTER uninstall

iss040e1045956 (8/22/2014) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alex Gerst is photographed removing the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0457
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the body flap is moved into position for...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 16, 2011

Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing

A Russian Search and Rescue helicopter arrives as the Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft lands with Expedition 26 Commander...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Soyuz TMA-13 Rollout
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Oct 9, 2008

Expedition 18 Soyuz TMA-13 Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft is transported by railcar to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan,...

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NASA image: STS-102 / Expedition 1 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field.
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Mar 22, 2001

STS-102 / Expedition 1 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field.

JSC2001-E-08329 (22 March 2001) --- Astronaut Andrew S.W. Thomas, STS-102 mission specialist, speaks to a crowd of...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 24, 2010

Expedition 24 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 24 Flight Engineer Mikhail Kornienko is helped out of the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft shortly after landing...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Landing
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Jul 1, 2012

Expedition 31 Landing

Russian support personnel prepare to access the crew of Soyuz TMA-03M capsule shortly after it landed with...

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Jan 28, 2023

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iss068e043110 (Jan. 28, 2023) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2461
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Mar 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ares I-X aft skirt is moved into the aft skirt test facility behind the Assembly and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1617
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Jul 20, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Mission Management Team gathers in NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Headquarters...

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NASA image: STS-102 / Expedition 1 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field.
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Mar 22, 2001

STS-102 / Expedition 1 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field.

JSC2001-E-08330 (22 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, speaks to a crowd of...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Crew Lands
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Mar 16, 2013

Expedition 34 Crew Lands

Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin of Russia is helped out a Russian Search and Rescue helicopter after...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 16, 2011

Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing

Russian support personnel work to help get crew members out of the Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft shortly after the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4021
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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Attached to a diesel-powered tractor, space shuttle Endeavour is towed from the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC01padig210
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May 9, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour returns to KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility mounted atop NASA’s...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-17 Lands
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Jun 1, 2010

Soyuz TMA-17 Lands

The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 23 Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineers T.J....

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Soyuz TMA-13 Rollout
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Oct 9, 2008

Expedition 18 Soyuz TMA-13 Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft is transported by railcar to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4083
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Dec 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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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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