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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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Feb 18, 2009

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JSC2009-E-049975 (February 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 19/20 commander, attired in a Russian...

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NASA image: Vacuum Spheres Outside of Building 1247 NASA LaRC
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Jun 7, 2013

Vacuum Spheres Outside of Building 1247 NASA LaRC

The vacuum spheres outside of building 1247 are reflected in a pool of rain water after an unusual break in weather...

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NASA image: jsc2009e049819
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Feb 18, 2009

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JSC2009-E-049819 (February 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, attired in a...

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NASA image: jsc2014e079950
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Jun 19, 2014

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JSC2014-E-079950 (19 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore, Expedition 41 flight engineer and Expedition 42...

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NASA image: jsc2009e049823
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Feb 18, 2009

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JSC2009-E-049823 (February 2009) --- U.S. spaceflight participant Charles Simonyi, attired in a Russian Sokol launch...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft undergoes pre-flight checks before performing the first flight of the Quiet Spike project
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Aug 10, 2006

NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft undergoes pre-flight checks before performing the first flight of the Quiet Spike project

NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft undergoes pre-flight checks before performing the first flight of the Quiet Spike...

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NASA image: STS-54 related views
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Dec 15, 1992

STS-54 related views

S93-25028 (15 Dec 1992) --- Astronauts assigned to fly aboard Endeavour pose near the Shuttle during a break in...

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NASA image: jsc2009e049933
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Feb 9, 2009

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JSC2009-E-049933 (February 2009) --- NASA astronaut Catherine Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, attired in a...

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NASA image: Astronauts Suni Williams and Don Pettit pose for a selfie-portrait
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Dec 13, 2024

Astronauts Suni Williams and Don Pettit pose for a selfie-portrait

iss072e363109 (Dec. 13, 2024) --- NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Don Pettit, Expedition 72 Commander and Flight...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft with Gulfstream Quiet Spike sonic boom mitigator attached
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Jul 6, 2006

NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft with Gulfstream Quiet Spike sonic boom mitigator attached

Gulfstream Aerospace and NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are testing the structural integrity of a telescopic...

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NASA image: jsc2012e215388
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Jun 9, 2012

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JSC2012-E-215388 (9 June 2012) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 33 backup crew member, attired in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2639
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Mar 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Bald Eagle takes advantage of a break in rain and perches on a tree at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: jsc2009e049920
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Dec 2, 2008

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JSC2009-E-049920 (February 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, Expedition 20 flight engineer, attired in a Russian Sokol...

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NASA image: NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft lands after the first flight of the Quiet Spike project
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Aug 10, 2006

NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft lands after the first flight of the Quiet Spike project

NASA's F-15B testbed aircraft lands after the first flight of the Quiet Spike project. The first flight was...

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NASA image: jsc2014e021428
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Nov 14, 2013

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JSC2014-E-021428 (14 Nov. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, Expedition 39/40 flight engineer, attired...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 crew portrait
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Jul 1, 2007

Expedition 16 crew portrait

JSC2007-E-45195 (July 2007) --- NASA astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, attired in a Russian Sokol...

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NASA image: Astronauts Bresnik and Nespoli at National Air and Space Museum
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May 10, 2018

Astronauts Bresnik and Nespoli at National Air and Space Museum

ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli speaks to an audience member during a break about his time onboard the International...

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NASA image: Joan Higginbotham posing in front of a T-38 aircraft and sitting in a T-38 cockpit
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Oct 16, 2003

Joan Higginbotham posing in front of a T-38 aircraft and sitting in a T-38 cockpit

JSC2003-00684 (January 2003) --- Astronaut Joan E. Higginbotham, STS-116 mission specialist, takes a break from...

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NASA image: jsc2012e238483
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Nov 14, 2012

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JSC2012-E-238483 (14 Nov. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34/35 flight engineer, attired in a...

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NASA image: jsc2012e042058
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Aug 23, 2011

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JSC2012-E-042058 (23 Aug. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, Expedition 31/32 flight engineer, attired in a Russian...

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NASA image: FIRST MANNED FLIGHT(PRIME CREW)(SATURN MISSION 204)- ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - PORTRAIT
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Mar 21, 1966

FIRST MANNED FLIGHT(PRIME CREW)(SATURN MISSION 204)- ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - PORTRAIT

S66-24522 (1966) --- Astronauts Virgil I. Grissom, Edward H. White, II and Roger B. Chaffee take a break from their...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 portrait prints for MRC flipbook
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Feb 14, 2011

Expedition 28 portrait prints for MRC flipbook

JSC2011-E-046615 (14 Feb. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov, Expedition 28/29 flight engineer, attired in a...

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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-051991 (8 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Michael Good, STS-132 mission specialist, takes a break from a...

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NASA image: Furukawa portrait in Sokal suit
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Nov 16, 2009

Furukawa portrait in Sokal suit

JSC2010-E-014652 (16 Nov. 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition...

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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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