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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: Expedition 23 Docking
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Apr 3, 2010

Expedition 23 Docking

A large TV screen in Russian Mission Control Center in Korolev, Russia shows Expedition 23 Commander Oleg Kotov,...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout
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Jun 3, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout

A mosaic welcoming visitors is seen outside the town of Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Sunday, June 3, 2018. Expedition 56...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken from Endeavour on Approach
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May 18, 2011

View of ISS taken from Endeavour on Approach

S134-E-006921 (18 May 2011) --- One of the crew members aboard the space shuttle Endeavour photographed this scene...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-658
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Jul 24, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Apollo 11 astronauts, left to right, Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin...

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NASA image: STS-120 Crew Return
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Nov 8, 2007

STS-120 Crew Return

JSC2007-E-098010 (8 Nov. 2007) --- "Look, I'm seeing double," European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli appears...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Director Hosts Java with John
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Nov 19, 2024

NASA Stennis Director Hosts Java with John

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey hosted the latest Java with John session on Nov. 19 with employees from the NASA...

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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: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum is seen in a traditional Kazakhstan hat gifted to him during a welcome ceremony...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Matryoshka Dolls depicting Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00068
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Jun 26, 2009

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NASA Commentator George Diller welcomes viewers to the countdown to launch of the GOES-O satellite aboard a United...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew visits Stennis
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Jul 23, 2008

STS-124 crew visits Stennis

NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center Deputy Director Gene Goldman (center) welcomed members of the STS-124 Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00247
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Dec 9, 2006

KSC-06-S-00247

NASA Commentator Bruce Buckingham welcomes the viewers to today's launch coverage of Discovery. On the STS-116...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Deputy Director Janet Petro welcomes guests and introduces KSC Director, Robert...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

20140514_2BI6007 Expedition 38/39 Flight Engineer Mikhail Tyurin of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) is...

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NASA image: STS-106 crew return to Ellington Field
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Sep 27, 2000

STS-106 crew return to Ellington Field

JSC2000-E-23459 (21 September 2000) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, STS-106 mission specialist representing the...

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NASA image: 1100361
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Mar 24, 2011

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TODD MAY, SPECIAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR, AND NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN TALK...

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NASA image: The STS-120 crew members are ready for their return flight to Ho
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Nov 7, 2007

The STS-120 crew members are ready for their return flight to Ho

The STS-120 crew members are ready for their return to flight to Houston. From left are Pilot George Zamka, Mission...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz MS-06 Landing
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Feb 28, 2018

Expedition 54 Soyuz MS-06 Landing

Expedition 54 crew members Alexander Misurkinat of Roscosmos, left, and NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei are seen...

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NASA image: iss055e004863
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Mar 23, 2018

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iss055e004863 (March 23, 2018) --- The newly-expanded Expedition 55 crew gathers inside the Zvezda service module...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 5, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

A mosaic sign welcomes visitors outside the town of Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Monday, April 5, 2021. NASA team members...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 Preflight
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Mar 14, 2015

Expedition 43 Preflight

Well wishers welcome Expedition 43 NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly, Russian Cosmonauts Gennady Padalka and Mikhail...

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NASA image: KSC-75P-408
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Jul 24, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Commanding Officer of the USS New Orleans, Captain Ralph E. Neiger, welcomes...

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NASA image: “Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema
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Jun 11, 2025

“Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema

Caitlin McGrath, executive director of the Greenbelt Cinema, welcomes attendees before a screening of the new NASA+...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Soyuz MS-09 Landing
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Dec 20, 2018

Expedition 57 Soyuz MS-09 Landing

Matryoshka Dolls depicting Expedition 57 crew members Serena Auñón-Chancellor of NASA, left, Sergey Prokopyev of...

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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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