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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: CDR Frank De Winne during MSRR Commissioning Activities
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Oct 14, 2009

CDR Frank De Winne during MSRR Commissioning Activities

ISS021-E-006180 (14 Oct. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, works...

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NASA image: STS-135 Press Conference
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Jun 30, 2011

STS-135 Press Conference

JSC2011-E-060413 (30 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, responds to a question from a...

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NASA image: BCAT Setup
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Oct 24, 2011

BCAT Setup

ISS029-E-032412 (24 Oct. 2011) --- NASA Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, conducts a session with the Binary...

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NASA image: Glacier Swap
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May 16, 2014

Glacier Swap

ISS040-E-000296 (16 May 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, Expedition 40 commander, works with the General...

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NASA image: Melroy floats into Node 1 / Unity module
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Oct 25, 2006

Melroy floats into Node 1 / Unity module

S120-E-006433 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Pam Melroy, STS-120 commander, floats into the Unity node of the...

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NASA image: Chiao wearing Sokol suit in the Transfer Compartment of the SM taken during Expedition 10
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Feb 1, 2005

Chiao wearing Sokol suit in the Transfer Compartment of the SM taken during Expedition 10

ISS010-E-15373 (1 February 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and Space Station science...

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Jun 24, 2012

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ISS031-E-144194 (24 June 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, Expedition 31 commander, exercises using the...

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NASA image: Fincke in US Laboratory Destiny for UPA-DA Dry Spin
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Mar 22, 2009

Fincke in US Laboratory Destiny for UPA-DA Dry Spin

S119-E-006986 (22 March 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, works in the Destiny laboratory...

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NASA image: STS-125 CDR Altman working on the Flight Deck
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May 17, 2009

STS-125 CDR Altman working on the Flight Deck

S125-E-009349 (17 May 2009) --- Astronaut Scott Altman, STS-125 commander, works on the aft flight deck of the...

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NASA image: Gorie takes pictures at the SM window during Joint Operations
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Mar 23, 2008

Gorie takes pictures at the SM window during Joint Operations

S123-E-009004 (23 March 2008) --- Astronaut Dominic Gorie, STS-123 commander, uses a still camera at a window in the...

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NASA image: IFM UPA ORU R&R
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Sep 10, 2020

IFM UPA ORU R&R

iss063e087568 (Sept. 10, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy replaces components...

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NASA image: jsc2022e068661
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Apr 3, 2022

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jsc2022e068661 (April 3, 2022) --- SpaceX Crew-5 Commander Nicole Aunapu Mann of NASA is pictured during a Crew...

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NASA image: Jones flying through the U.S. Lab
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Feb 11, 2001

Jones flying through the U.S. Lab

STS098-356-0026 (11 February 2001) --- Astronauts Thomas D. Jones (foreground), mission specialist; and Kenneth D....

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NASA image: CDR Frank De Winne during MSRR Commissioning Activities
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Oct 14, 2009

CDR Frank De Winne during MSRR Commissioning Activities

ISS021-E-006209 (14 Oct. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, works...

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NASA image: De Winne in Columbus
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Oct 8, 2009

De Winne in Columbus

ISS020-E-049895 (8 Oct. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer and...

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NASA image: iss063e063823
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Jul 31, 2020

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iss063e063823 (July 31, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy works inside the...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Launch
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Oct 7, 2010

Expedition 25 Launch

Expedition 25 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri has his Russian Sokol Suit pressure checked at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: jsc2021e009998
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Mar 4, 2021

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jsc2021e009998 (March 4, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Commander Raja Chari is pictured during a...

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May 4, 2003

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May 4, 2003, Kazakhstan. Expedition Six Commander Ken Bowersox calls his wife Annie from the airplane prior to...

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NASA image: STS-121 crew prepping for T-38 flight
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Dec 14, 2004

STS-121 crew prepping for T-38 flight

JSC2004-E-54715 (14 December 2004) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-121 commander, photographed in a T-38...

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NASA image: Burbank performs routine in-flight maintenance on the EMU
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Mar 14, 2012

Burbank performs routine in-flight maintenance on the EMU

ISS030-E-148276 (13 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, performs routine in-flight...

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NASA image: Lockhart reads a checklist on Endeavour's FD during STS-111 UF-2
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Jun 6, 2002

Lockhart reads a checklist on Endeavour's FD during STS-111 UF-2

STS111-315-010 (5-19 June 2002) --- Astronaut Paul S. Lockhart, pilot, looks over a checklist while performing a...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 14, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka trains on a Soyuz simulator at the Cosmonaut Hotel, Thursday, April 15, 2004,...

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NASA image: Multi-Use Variable-G Platform Module Installation
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Oct 16, 2020

Multi-Use Variable-G Platform Module Installation

iss063e110548 (Oct. 19, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy works on research...

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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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