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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: Shuttle Airlock Undocking Preparation
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Mar 25, 2009

Shuttle Airlock Undocking Preparation

S119-E-008177 (25 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-119 commander, works in a hatch between Space...

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NASA image: Burbank cleans cabin air bacteria filters in the Node 3
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Feb 4, 2012

Burbank cleans cabin air bacteria filters in the Node 3

ISS030-E-060469 (4 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, cleans cabin air bacteria...

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NASA image: Crew poses at patch wall in Node 1
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Sep 7, 2009

Crew poses at patch wall in Node 1

S128-E-008330 (7 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Rick Sturckow, STS-128 commander, poses for a photo with the growing...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Alan Bean in sleep compartment, reading a book
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Aug 26, 1973

View of Astronaut Alan Bean in sleep compartment, reading a book

SL3-112-1527 (July-September 1973) --- View of astronaut Alan L. Bean, Skylab 3 commander, in his sleep compartment,...

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NASA image: Burbank during checkout and activities session of Robonaut 2
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Feb 14, 2012

Burbank during checkout and activities session of Robonaut 2

ISS030-E-075364 (14 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, uses a computer while...

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NASA image: Krikalev in FGB
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Sep 22, 2005

Krikalev in FGB

ISS011-E-13494 (22 September 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: iss042e098993
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Jan 4, 2015

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ISS042E098993 (01/04/2015) --- Expedition 43 commander and NASA astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this image showcasing...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams calls down to students using a ham radio
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Oct 5, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams calls down to students using a ham radio

iss072e013206 (Oct. 5, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams calls down to students in...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven Malenchenko wearing Sokol pressure suit in Destiny laboratory
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Sep 4, 2003

Expedition Seven Malenchenko wearing Sokol pressure suit in Destiny laboratory

ISS007-E-14441 (4 September 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 7 mission commander, wearing a...

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NASA image: KSC-70PC-63
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Feb 19, 1970

KSC-70PC-63

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Backup Commander John Young, left, and Lunar Module Pilot Charlie Duke are going through a...

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NASA image: Archambault uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)
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Mar 20, 2009

Archambault uses Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)

S119-E-006807 (20 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, commander of the STS-119 mission, conducts an Advanced...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Preflight
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May 28, 2013

Expedition 36 Preflight

A family member makes a photograph of Expedition 36 Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin at the Baikonur Cosmodrome,...

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NASA image: Water balls and Alka Seltzer
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May 31, 2015

Water balls and Alka Seltzer

ISS043E276537 (05/31/2015) --- Expedition 43 Commander and NASA astronaut Terry Virts creates a sphere of bubbles in...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke works inside the Tranquility module
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke works inside the Tranquility module

iss074e0000030 (Dec. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 Commander Mike Fincke works inside the...

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NASA image: Kelly in the Node 1
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Dec 12, 2010

Kelly in the Node 1

ISS026-E-009371 (12 Dec. 2010) --- Wearing a Santa Claus hat, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander,...

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NASA image: Ferguson on MDDK
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Nov 19, 2008

Ferguson on MDDK

S126-E-008290 (19 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-126 commander, uses a computer on the middeck of...

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NASA image: Frick in Node 2
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Feb 14, 2008

Frick in Node 2

S122-E-008624 (14 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Steve Frick, STS-122 commander, works in the Harmony module of the...

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NASA image: Gemini 7 medical exam
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Jan 19, 1966

Gemini 7 medical exam

S66-17442 (19 Jan. 1966) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, command pilot for the Gemini-7 mission, has his vision checked...

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NASA image: Whitson works with InSPACE-2 in the MSG in the US Lab
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Jan 5, 2008

Whitson works with InSPACE-2 in the MSG in the US Lab

ISS016-E-021067 (5 Jan. 2008) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, works at the Microgravity...

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NASA image: MS Grunsfeld on flight deck with video camera
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Mar 9, 2002

MS Grunsfeld on flight deck with video camera

STS109-E-5904 (9 March 2002) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, STS-109 payload commander, holds a camera on the aft...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 30, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

Technicians check suit pressure for Expedition 13 Commander Pavel V. Vinogradov prior to launch onboard the Soyuz...

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NASA image: iss063e066984
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Aug 8, 2020

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iss063e066984 (Aug. 8, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy collects trash for...

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NASA image: Gerst and Swanson perform blood draw in Columbus module
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Jun 4, 2014

Gerst and Swanson perform blood draw in Columbus module

Astronaut Alexander Gerst,Expedition 40 flight engineer (background),and Expedition 40 Commander Steve Swanson are...

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NASA image: STS-112 CDR Ashby at aft flight deck controls
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Oct 10, 2002

STS-112 CDR Ashby at aft flight deck controls

STS112-E-05098 (10 October 2002) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, STS-112 mission commander, looks over a procedures...

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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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