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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: Swanson on the FD on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 20, 2007

Swanson on the FD on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-09046 (19 June 2007) --- Astronaut Steven Swanson, STS-117 mission specialist, occupies the commander's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams assembles research hardware
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Dec 24, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams assembles research hardware

iss072e403402 (Dec. 24, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams assembles research...

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NASA image: WALK UP RAMP - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - MISC.
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Jun 3, 1966

WALK UP RAMP - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - MISC.

S66-32149 (3 June 1966) --- Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford (foreground), command pilot, and Eugene A. Cernan, pilot,...

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NASA image: EXPRESS Rack AAA Fan Replacement
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May 11, 2021

EXPRESS Rack AAA Fan Replacement

iss065e032225 (May 11, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: jsc2021e042707
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Aug 30, 2021

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jsc2021e042707 (Aug. 30, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Commander Raja Chari is pictured in his...

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NASA image: Williams in US Lab
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Feb 15, 2010

Williams in US Lab

S130-E-008290 (15 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, works in the Destiny...

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NASA image: Burbank works on the EPIC in the Node 2
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Feb 28, 2012

Burbank works on the EPIC in the Node 2

ISS030-E-114408 (28 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, works in Node 2 Harmony as...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

JSC2002-E-09341 (13 March 2002) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, STS-109 payload commander, speaks from the lectern...

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NASA image: Gorie enjoys drink in the MDDK during STS-123 mission
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Mar 11, 2008

Gorie enjoys drink in the MDDK during STS-123 mission

S123-E-005103 (11 March 2008) --- Astronaut Dominic Gorie, STS-123 commander, drinks a beverage at the galley on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 FE Williams poses for a photo on the Atlantis Flight Deck
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Nov 23, 2009

Expedition 21 FE Williams poses for a photo on the Atlantis Flight Deck

ISS021-E-031985 (23 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 21 flight engineer, occupies the...

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NASA image: KSC-70PC-67
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Feb 19, 1970

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo 13 backup Lunar Module Pilot Charlie Duke, left, scoops up soil at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Krikalev in Node 1/Unity hatch
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May 30, 2005

Krikalev in Node 1/Unity hatch

ISS011-E-07561 (30 May 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's Federal...

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NASA image: STS-132 press conference
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May 3, 2010

STS-132 press conference

JSC2010-E-063789 (3 May 2010) --- NASA astronauts Ken Ham (left), STS-132 commander; and Tony Antonelli, pilot, are...

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

STS-135 Press Conference

JSC2011-E-060439 (30 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, responds to a question from a...

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NASA image: iss053e315822
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Dec 5, 2017

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iss053e315822 (Dec. 6, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: BCAT Setup
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Oct 24, 2011

BCAT Setup

ISS029-E-032422 (24 Oct. 2011) --- NASA Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, conducts a session with the Binary...

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NASA image: STS-132 crew during ingress/egress training
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Apr 8, 2010

STS-132 crew during ingress/egress training

JSC2010-E-051980 (8 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Ken Ham, STS-132 commander, is pictured during an ingress/egress...

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NASA image: WATER EGRESS (PARA-DROP) - TRAINING - GALVESTON, TX
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Feb 1, 1965

WATER EGRESS (PARA-DROP) - TRAINING - GALVESTON, TX

S65-10173 (2 Feb. 1965) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., the Gemini-Titan 3 backup crew command pilot, is shown...

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NASA image: Williams works on the CDRA IFM in the JPM during Expedition 22
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Jan 28, 2010

Williams works on the CDRA IFM in the JPM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-043882 (28 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: CDR Ashby with checklist on ISS
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Oct 15, 2002

CDR Ashby with checklist on ISS

STS112-E-05719 (15 October 2002) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, STS-112 mission commander, looks over a procedures...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1386
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Sep 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy (left) and Commander Jeffrey Ashby are suited up and ready...

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NASA image: jsc2024e066391
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Sep 26, 2024

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jsc2024e066391 (Sept. 26, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and commander of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission Anne McClain...

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NASA image: OBT ISS Emergency Descent Drill
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Jan 14, 2014

OBT ISS Emergency Descent Drill

ISS038-E-032828 (14 Jan. 2014) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 commander, looks at a computer...

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NASA image: WATER EGRESS (PARA-DROP) - - TRAINING
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Feb 1, 1965

WATER EGRESS (PARA-DROP) - - TRAINING

S65-10171 (2 Feb. 1965) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., the Gemini-Titan 3 backup crew command pilot, is shown...

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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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