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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: Ferguson in Node 1
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Nov 24, 2008

Ferguson in Node 1

S126-E-009195 (23 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-126 commander, looks over a checklist in the Unity...

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NASA image: Cosmonaut Solovyev answers questions at STS-71 news conference
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Jun 16, 1994

Cosmonaut Solovyev answers questions at STS-71 news conference

Cosmonaut Anatoliy Y. Solovyev, mission commander for Mir 19, responds to a question from a news media...

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NASA image: Lindsey writes in the ISS Ships Log during  STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 14, 2006

Lindsey writes in the ISS Ships Log during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-07777 (14 July 2006) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-121 commander, makes an entry in the International...

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NASA image: iss061e093907
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Dec 23, 2019

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iss061e093907 (Dec. 23, 2019) --- Expedition 61 Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) inspects a...

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NASA image: Williams looks at crew procedures in the SM during Expedition 22
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Jan 19, 2010

Williams looks at crew procedures in the SM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-032393 (19 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, uses a communication...

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NASA image: Polansky at the aft FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during Joint Operations
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Jul 28, 2009

Polansky at the aft FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during Joint Operations

S127-E-011163 (28 July 2009) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky, STS-127 commander, works on the flight deck of Space...

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NASA image: Goddard Queen Visit
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May 7, 2007

Goddard Queen Visit

Prince Philip, left, asks astronauts K. Megan McArthur, Commander Scott D. Altman and Gregory C. Johnson, pilot...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven CDR Malenchenko at work in Zvezda Service module
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May 3, 2003

Expedition Seven CDR Malenchenko at work in Zvezda Service module

ISS007-E-05254 (3 May 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition Seven mission commander, looks over...

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NASA image: Whitson during Node 2 outfitting
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Nov 28, 2007

Whitson during Node 2 outfitting

ISS016-E-013173 (28 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, works in the vestibule between...

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NASA image: Fossum at Cupola windows
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Nov 19, 2011

Fossum at Cupola windows

ISS029-E-043401 (19 Nov. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, looks through a window in...

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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-207900 (15 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter (center), STS-131 commander, is pictured during...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Launch
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Oct 7, 2010

Expedition 25 Launch

Expedition 25 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri has his Russian Sokol Suit pressure checked at the Baikonur...

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Aug 30, 2021

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jsc2021e042706 (Aug. 30, 2021) --- NNASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Commander Raja Chari is pictured in his...

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NASA image: STS-129 CDR Hobaugh works on the FD
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Nov 17, 2009

STS-129 CDR Hobaugh works on the FD

S129-E-006216 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Charles O. Hobaugh, STS-129 commander, is pictured on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: Burbank performs routine in-flight maintenance on the EMU
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Mar 14, 2012

Burbank performs routine in-flight maintenance on the EMU

ISS030-E-148275 (13 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, performs routine in-flight...

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NASA image: STS-125 Press Conference
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Apr 23, 2009

STS-125 Press Conference

JSC2009-E-087202 (23 April 2009) --- Astronaut Scott Altman, STS-125 commander, responds to a question from a...

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Aug 4, 2015

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JSC2015e102004 (08/04/2016) --- Official Suited portrait of Expedition 48 Russian cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin...

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NASA image: jsc2014e067366
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Jul 17, 2014

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PHOTO DATE: 07-18-14 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: EVA Team training with Expedition 42 commander Barry...

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NASA image: STS-133 (Last Shuttle Mission) crew during their meeting with their scheduler Dale Williamson
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Jan 5, 2010

STS-133 (Last Shuttle Mission) crew during their meeting with their scheduler Dale Williamson

JSC2010-E-006722 (5 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Steven Lindsey, STS-133 commander, is pictured during a training...

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NASA image: Zamka in the Cupola
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Feb 19, 2010

Zamka in the Cupola

S130-E-010488 (19 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut George Zamka, STS-130 commander, is pictured near the windows in the...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN-3 - MOLLY  BROWN (INSERTED)
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Mar 23, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN-3 - MOLLY BROWN (INSERTED)

S65-20605 (23 March 1965) --- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom, the command pilot of the Gemini-Titan 3 mission, is shown...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 Crew Relaxes
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Mar 20, 2009

Expedition 19 Crew Relaxes

Expedition 19 backup commander Jeffrey Williams plays table tennis at the Cosmonaut Hotel, Saturday, March 21, 2009...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY - CAPE
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY - CAPE

S66-24478 (16 March 1966) --- Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (foreground), command pilot, and David R. Scott, pilot,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Richard F. Gordon suits up during Apollo 12 prelaunch countdown
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Nov 14, 1969

Astronaut Richard F. Gordon suits up during Apollo 12 prelaunch countdown

Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr., Apollo 12 command module pilot, suits up in the Kennedy Space Center's Manned...

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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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