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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: STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training
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Sep 15, 2009

STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training

JSC2009-E-207910 (15 Sept. 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronauts Soichi Noguchi, Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00035
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May 31, 2008

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Allard Beutel, NASA news chief at Kennedy Space Center, interviews NASA astronaut Jim Dutton. The STS-124 mission is...

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NASA image: Hoshide in Destiny lab during EVA 1
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Jun 3, 2008

Hoshide in Destiny lab during EVA 1

S124-E-005916 (3 June 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, STS-124 mission...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

The Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) lighthouse is seen on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, Tanegashima Island, Japan. A...

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NASA image: JEM RMS Small Fine Arm Functional Checkout
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Aug 2, 2011

JEM RMS Small Fine Arm Functional Checkout

ISS028-E-020307 (2 Aug. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan (foreground) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Preflight
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Jun 7, 2011

Expedition 28 Preflight

Expedition 28 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, right, and JAXA (Japanese Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 28, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation Measurement...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator meets with Japanese MEXT Minister for a Gatew
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Nov 17, 2022

NASA Administrator meets with Japanese MEXT Minister for a Gatew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, joined by NASA Leadership, view a video message from Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission
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Jun 2, 2008

Discovery and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-124 Mission

ISS017-E-008702 (2 June 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1743
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Following the successful landing of space shuttle Discovery at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Preflight
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Jun 7, 2011

Expedition 28 Preflight

NASA astronaut and Expedition 28 Flight Engineer Mike Fossum awaits to have his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1051
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May 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-114 crew poses on an upper level of Launch Pad 39A during their tour. From...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 27, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket with the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation Measurement...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1746
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Jun 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Following the successful landing of space shuttle Discovery at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Preflight
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Jun 7, 2011

Expedition 28 Preflight

Expedition 28 and NASA astronaut Mike Fossum is helped by Russian suit technicians to a chair where his Russian...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Preflight
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Jun 7, 2011

Expedition 28 Preflight

NASA astronaut and Expedition 28 Flight Engineer Mike Fossum motions to friends and family while he waits to have...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Preflight
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Jun 7, 2011

Expedition 28 Preflight

Expedition 28 Soyuz Commander Sergei Volkov has his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked in preparation for his...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Postflight
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Dec 15, 2011

Expedition 29 Postflight

Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum, left, Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Dec 8, 2017

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A Japanese H-IIA rocket carrying the NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Global Precipitation...

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NASA image: HTV approach
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Sep 17, 2009

HTV approach

iss020e041309 (Sept. 17, 2009) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm grapples the Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)...

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May 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts get a close...

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NASA image: NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover

Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Masahito Moriyama, left, NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: NASA and Japan Briefing
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA and Japan Briefing

NASA Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Lara Kearney discusses the historic agreement signed...

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NASA image: NASA and Japan Briefing
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA and Japan Briefing

NASA Pressurized Rover Project Manager Danny Newswander discusses the historic agreement signed April 9th at NASA...

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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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