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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: View of CDR Hobaugh posing for a photo on the MDDK
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Nov 17, 2009

View of CDR Hobaugh posing for a photo on the MDDK

S129-E-006271 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Charles O. Hobaugh, STS-129 commander, eats a snack on the middeck of...

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NASA image: APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) Russian language class
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Jun 1, 1974

APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) Russian language class

Apollo Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) astronauts Donald K. Slayton, docking module pilot; and Thomas P. Stafford,...

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NASA image: LEAVING PAD - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING
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Mar 19, 1965

LEAVING PAD - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING

S65-20636 (1965) --- Astronauts John W. Young (left), pilot, and Virgil I. Grissom, command pilot, for the...

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Sep 1, 2021

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iss065e349531 (Sept. 1, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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Mar 3, 2023

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iss068e067571 (March 3, 2023) ---Clockwise from top, are Expedition 68 Commander Sergey Prokopyev with Flight...

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NASA image: Korzun uses an amateur radio in the FGB during Expedition Five on the ISS
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Aug 27, 2002

Korzun uses an amateur radio in the FGB during Expedition Five on the ISS

ISS005-E-11318 (27 August 2002) --- Cosmonaut Valery G. Korzun, Expedition Five mission commander, uses an amateur...

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NASA image: 38S Hatch closure
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Sep 10, 2014

38S Hatch closure

ISS040-E-139786 (10 Sept. 2014) --- Russian cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov, Expedition 40 flight engineer; and...

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NASA image: Yury Usachev examines a plant experiment in Zvezda during Expedition Three
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Aug 1, 2001

Yury Usachev examines a plant experiment in Zvezda during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-5048 (August 2001) --- Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos, Expedition Two mission commander, examines a plant...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gerald Carr floats in forward dome area
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Feb 1, 1974

Astronaut Gerald Carr floats in forward dome area

Astronaut Gerald P. Carr, commander for the Skylab 4 mission, demonstrates the effects of zero-gravity as he floats...

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Dec 3, 2023

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jsc2024e011709 (Dec. 3, 2023) --- SpaceX Crew-8 Commander Matthew Dominick of NASA's Commercial Crew Program poses...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Water Recovery System (WRS) Leak Check
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Dec 8, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Water Recovery System (WRS) Leak Check

ISS018-E-011530 (8 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, performs a leak check on the...

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Dec 22, 2022

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iss068e031777 (Dec. 22, 2022) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 68 Commander Sergey Prokopyev replaces power...

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NASA image: Williams works on the CDRA IFM in the JPM during Expedition 22
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Jan 28, 2010

Williams works on the CDRA IFM in the JPM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-043880 (28 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: STS-112 Crew Return, Ellington Field.
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Oct 19, 2002

STS-112 Crew Return, Ellington Field.

JSC2002-E-42180 (19 October 2002) --- Astronaut Jeffrey S. Ashby, STS-112 mission commander, responds to a Ellington...

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NASA image: Group portrait of Mir 18 crew members
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May 27, 1994

Group portrait of Mir 18 crew members

This is a portrait of the Mir 18 crew members in civilian clothes. They are (left to right) Norman E. Thagard,...

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May 26, 2021

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iss065e074686 (May 26, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Portrait - Gemini 7 Prime Crew Borman and Lovell
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Jan 1, 1965

Portrait - Gemini 7 Prime Crew Borman and Lovell

S65-41825 (1 July 1965) --- Astronauts Frank Borman (right), command pilot, and James A. Lovell Jr., pilot, are the...

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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-207883 (15 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, is pictured during a...

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Jan 6, 2023

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jsc2023e000179_alt (Jan. 6, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-8 Commander Matthew Dominick poses for a casual...

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Jun 13, 2022

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jsc2022e068607 (June 13, 2022) --- SpaceX Crew-5 Commander Nicole Aunapu Mann from NASA is pictured during a Crew...

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NASA image: STS-115 Crew preparing for T-38 takeoff and preparations
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Jun 22, 2006

STS-115 Crew preparing for T-38 takeoff and preparations

JSC2006-E-27863 (22 June 2006) --- Astronaut Brent W. Jett Jr., STS-115 commander, prepares for a flight in a NASA...

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Jun 29, 2024

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iss071e256908 (June 29, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Commander Butch Wilmore points his...

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NASA image: Whitson works with InSPACE-2 in the MSG in the US Lab
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Jan 5, 2008

Whitson works with InSPACE-2 in the MSG in the US Lab

ISS016-E-021060 (5 Jan. 2008) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, works at the Microgravity...

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Jun 28, 2021

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jsc2021e038363 (June 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Commander Raja Chari is pictured during...

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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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