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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: Archambault poses for photo on Flight Deck (FD)
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Mar 21, 2009

Archambault poses for photo on Flight Deck (FD)

S119-E-006907 (21 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-119 commander, is pictured on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: Astronaut photographs ice crystals forming inside a sheet of water
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Oct 23, 2024

Astronaut photographs ice crystals forming inside a sheet of water

iss072e098117 (Oct. 24, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams photographs ice crystals...

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Feb 15, 2002

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JSC2002-E-05100 (15 February 2002) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, STS-109 payload commander, responds to a query...

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NASA image: Bowersox works on the IMV system in Node 1 during Expedition Six
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Feb 12, 2003

Bowersox works on the IMV system in Node 1 during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-25286 (12 February 2003) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, Expedition Six mission commander, performs...

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Dec 6, 2017

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iss053e317588 (Dec. 6, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: CDR De Winne takes Water Samples for analysis in the US Lab
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Oct 20, 2009

CDR De Winne takes Water Samples for analysis in the US Lab

ISS021-E-010363 (20 Oct. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, works in...

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NASA image: Noguchi and Williams in hatch area during Expedition 22
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Jan 3, 2010

Noguchi and Williams in hatch area during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-018820 (3 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (right), Expedition 22 commander; and Japan...

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NASA image: TRAINING (WATER EGRESS) - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - PRIME CREW - GULF
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Jul 21, 1965

TRAINING (WATER EGRESS) - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - PRIME CREW - GULF

S65-39935 (21 July 1965) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., command pilot of the Gemini-5 spaceflight, is pictured...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams tries on and evaluates her spacesuit
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Jan 9, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams tries on and evaluates her spacesuit

iss072e451674 (Jan. 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams is pictured as she tries...

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Nov 9, 2023

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iss070e022023 (Nov. 9, 2023) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Commander Andreas Mogensen...

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Oct 27, 2023

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jsc2023e067724_alt (Oct. 27, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-9 Commander Zena Cardman poses for a portrait...

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Oct 4, 2021

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iss065e440618 (Oct. 4, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) affixes his...

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NASA image: Kelly and Coleman and the MWA
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Jan 13, 2011

Kelly and Coleman and the MWA

ISS026-E-021346 (13 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander; and Catherine (Cady)...

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NASA image: Culbertson sets up the Temporary Sleep Station (TESS) in Destiny during Expedition Three
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Sep 2, 2001

Culbertson sets up the Temporary Sleep Station (TESS) in Destiny during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-5565 (2 September 2001) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., Expedition Three mission commander,...

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NASA image: Usachev on cycle ergometer in Service Module
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Apr 27, 2001

Usachev on cycle ergometer in Service Module

ISS002-E-6136 (27 April 2001) --- Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos, Expedition Two mission commander, exercises on...

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NASA image: LAUNCH COMPLEX (LC)-34 - APOLLO-SATURN (A/S) MISSION 202 - PRELAUNCH ALERT - KSC
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Sep 25, 1966

LAUNCH COMPLEX (LC)-34 - APOLLO-SATURN (A/S) MISSION 202 - PRELAUNCH ALERT - KSC

Scene at the LC-34 during an A/S 202 Prelaunch Alert. The mission was a step toward qualifying the Apollo Command...

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Nov 12, 2019

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iss063-s-002 (Nov. 12, 2019) --- The official Expedition 63 crew portrait. From left are, NASA astronaut and...

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NASA image: BCAT Setup
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Oct 24, 2011

BCAT Setup

ISS029-E-032414 (24 Oct. 2011) --- NASA Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, conducts a session with the Binary...

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Oct 2, 2009

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ISS020-E-049837 (2 Oct. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer and...

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Aug 5, 2014

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DATE: 8-5-14 LOCATION: Bldg 9, ISS mockups SUBJECT: Expedition (45/46) commander Scott Kelly during IMAX camera...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00174
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Jul 4, 2006

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The launch team pronounces Discovery ready to fly on mission STS-121, and Commander Lindsey extends his thanks to...

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NASA image: Ford conducts OBT on computer in the A/L
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Dec 5, 2012

Ford conducts OBT on computer in the A/L

ISS034-E-005621 (5 Dec. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford, Expedition 34 commander, uses a computer near two...

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NASA image: Ford services the CIR in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 3, 2012

Ford services the CIR in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-005517 (3 Dec. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford, Expedition 34 commander, services the Combustion...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-247
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Apr 11, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Command and Service Module (CSM) for Apollo 11 move from 134 work stand and final...

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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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