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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: Keeping an eye on Hurricane Dorian from Space on This Week @NASA – September 6, 2019
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Sep 6, 2019

Keeping an eye on Hurricane Dorian from Space on This Week @NASA – September 6, 2019

Keeping an eye on Hurricane Dorian, the next crew headed to the International Space Station, and a better...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00078
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Jul 13, 2009

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The STS-127 astronauts wave to the media and Kennedy employees as they head to NASA's Astrovan. Endeavour is set to...

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NASA image: Astronaut N. Jan Davis participates in EMU suit fitcheck at JSC
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Dec 13, 1990

Astronaut N. Jan Davis participates in EMU suit fitcheck at JSC

Astronaut N. Jan Davis, with her arms over her head, adjusts her helmet visor during crewmember shuttle suit fit...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-075366 (14 Feb. 2012) --- A close-up of the head of Robonaut 2, nicknamed R2, is pictured during a checkout...

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Jan 11, 2015

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ISS042E136404 (01/11/2015) --- This image of Cyclone Chedza, headed for the Island nation of Madagascar, off the...

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NASA image: KSC-94PC-1509
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Dec 13, 1994

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Film director Ron Howard [right, with head phones] and a production crew, along with...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 22, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks during a multilateral meeting of the heads of space agencies at the 70th...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00073
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Jul 12, 2009

KSC-09-S-00073

STS-127 crew are suited up and headed for the launch pad in NASA's silver Astrovan. Endeavour is set to start a...

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NASA image: The Move to the Launchpad Ahead of Our Artemis I Flight Test on This Week @NASA – August 19, 2022
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Aug 19, 2022

The Move to the Launchpad Ahead of Our Artemis I Flight Test on This Week @NASA – August 19, 2022

The move to the launchpad ahead of our Artemis I flight test, discussing priorities for national space activities,...

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NASA image: Launching America On a Commercial Spacecraft on This Week @NASA – June 5, 2020
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Jun 5, 2020

Launching America On a Commercial Spacecraft on This Week @NASA – June 5, 2020

Launching America on a commercial spacecraft, a NASA astronaut is headed back to the space station, and new close-up...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Curiosity in Artist Concept, Close-up
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Jun 2, 2011

Mars Rover Curiosity in Artist Concept, Close-up

This artist concept features NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover. The mast, or rover head, rises to about...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 State Commission
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Dec 14, 2010

Expedition 26 State Commission

Sergei Krikalev, head of the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, speaks at the State Commission meeting held at the...

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NASA image: Flight Day 9: Orion Captures Moon
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Nov 24, 2022

Flight Day 9: Orion Captures Moon

art001e000530 (Nov. 24, 2022)—On flight day 9, NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured imagery of the Moon with its optical...

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NASA image: Pathfinder aircraft flight #1
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Nov 19, 1996

Pathfinder aircraft flight #1

The Pathfinder solar-powered research aircraft heads for landing on the bed of Rogers Dry Lake at the Dryden Flight...

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NASA image: Commercial Resupply Mission Launches to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 4, 2019
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May 4, 2019

Commercial Resupply Mission Launches to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 4, 2019

A commercial resupply mission heads to the space station, watching Earth breathe from space, and dealing with the...

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NASA image: Another Power-Generating Spacewalk Outside the Space Station on This Week @NASA – June 9, 2023
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Jun 9, 2023

Another Power-Generating Spacewalk Outside the Space Station on This Week @NASA – June 9, 2023

Another power-generating spacewalk outside the space station, a commercial resupply spacecraft heads to the station,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments: Chris Cassidy
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Apr 6, 2020

Astronaut Moments: Chris Cassidy

jsc2020m000116 Life on board the International Space Station may not be exactly what you’re imagining. But as he...

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NASA image: Pettit with Cameras in the Cupola
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Jun 9, 2012

Pettit with Cameras in the Cupola

Expedition 31 flight engineer Don Pettit, with only his head visible above a shroud, is photographed in the Cupola...

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NASA image: Continuing a Collaboration in Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – January 13, 2023
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Jan 13, 2023

Continuing a Collaboration in Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – January 13, 2023

Continuing a collaboration in space exploration, space station research heads back to Earth, and highlighting new...

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NASA image: Nyberg in Node 1
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Jul 14, 2013

Nyberg in Node 1

Astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 36 flight engineer,arranges her hair so that it can float straight up from her...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 20, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Behind the Scenes Science of SpaceX CRS-14
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Apr 1, 2018

Behind the Scenes Science of SpaceX CRS-14

Dozens of researchers have spent the last week at NASA's Kennedy Space Center getting their science ready to head to...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Sep 21, 2005

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-13528 (21 September 2005) --- Hurricane Rita is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks during the Heads of Agency Plenary of the 70th International Astronautical...

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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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