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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-135 crewmembers Chris Ferguson, Doug Hurley and Rex Walheim
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Mar 1, 2011

STS-135 crewmembers Chris Ferguson, Doug Hurley and Rex Walheim

JSC2011-E-024224 (1 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, prepares for a flight in a NASA T-38...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young assisted into Gemini spacecraft in white room
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Mar 23, 1965

Astronaut John Young assisted into Gemini spacecraft in white room

S65-20604 (23 March 1965) --- Astronaut John W. Young, the pilot of the Gemini-Titan 3 three-orbit mission, is...

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NASA image: Astronauts in the windows of the orbiter as seen during EVA
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Mar 11, 2001

Astronauts in the windows of the orbiter as seen during EVA

STS102-314-005 (8-21 March 2001) --- From the aft flight deck of the Space Shuttle Discovery, astronauts Andrew S....

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NASA image: End of EVA 3
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Jun 8, 2008

End of EVA 3

S124-E-007482 (8 June 2008) --- Astronauts Mark Kelly (left), STS-124 commander; Karen Nyberg, mission specialist;...

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

70th International Astronautical Congress

Sergey Krikalev, Executive Director for Piloted Spaceflights for Roscosmos, is seen during the Heads of Agency...

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NASA image: Searfoss on the forward flight deck
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May 15, 1998

Searfoss on the forward flight deck

STS090-351-012 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- A "fish-eye" lens on a 35mm camera records Richard A. Searfoss,...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew and Expedition 22 crew member T.J. Creamer during module outfitting training.
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Oct 7, 2009

STS-130 crew and Expedition 22 crew member T.J. Creamer during module outfitting training.

JSC2009-E-224181 (7 Oct. 2009) --- Astronauts Terry Virts, STS-130 pilot; and Kathryn Hire, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn looks over checklist during MA-6 preflight activity
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Feb 20, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn looks over checklist during MA-6 preflight activity

S62-01000 (20 Feb. 1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 "Friendship 7" mission, looks...

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NASA image: STS-135 crewmembers Chris Ferguson, Doug Hurley and Rex Walheim
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Mar 1, 2011

STS-135 crewmembers Chris Ferguson, Doug Hurley and Rex Walheim

JSC2011-E-024216 (1 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, prepares for a flight in a NASA T-38...

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NASA image: Hurley in the aft FD
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Jul 28, 2009

Hurley in the aft FD

S127-E-011058 (28 July 2009) --- Astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-127 pilot, smiles for the camera while in the hatch...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew bailout training
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Jul 21, 2009

STS-130 crew bailout training

JSC2009-E-146839 (21 July 2009) --- Astronauts Robert Behnken (left), STS-130 mission specialist; and Terry Virts...

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NASA image: Fincke and Antonelli in Joint Airlock Quest with Procedures binder
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Mar 19, 2009

Fincke and Antonelli in Joint Airlock Quest with Procedures binder

S119-E-006660 (19 March 2009) --- Astronauts Michael Fincke (left), Expedition 18 commander; and Tony Antonelli,...

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NASA image: STS-129/Expedition 21 Crew Members transfer the ELC1 from Atlantis to the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

STS-129/Expedition 21 Crew Members transfer the ELC1 from Atlantis to the ISS

S129-E-007116 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Jeffrey Williams (foreground), Expedition 21 flight engineer; and Barry...

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NASA image: LAUNCH PAD 39 - PRELAUNCH - KSC
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May 16, 2006

LAUNCH PAD 39 - PRELAUNCH - KSC

S73-25898 (25 May 1973) --- Astronaut Paul Weitz, pilot of the Skylab 2 mission, is suited up in the Manned...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

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NASA image: Suit Check - Astronaut Carpenter - Joe Schmitt
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Aug 1, 1961

Suit Check - Astronaut Carpenter - Joe Schmitt

S61-03522 (1961) --- Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) spaceflight,...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew during ISS transfer training
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Dec 8, 2009

STS-130 crew during ISS transfer training

JSC2009-E-258428 (8 Dec. 2009) --- Astronaut Terry Virts, STS-130 pilot, participates in a training session in an...

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NASA image: STS-123 Crewmembers work in the U.S. Laboratory/Destiny
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Mar 13, 2008

STS-123 Crewmembers work in the U.S. Laboratory/Destiny

S123-E-005942 (13 March 2008) --- NASA astronauts Gregory H. Johnson, STS-123 pilot; and Robert L. Behnken...

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NASA image: STS-135 Press Conference
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Jun 30, 2011

STS-135 Press Conference

JSC2011-E-060455 (30 June 2011) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson (left), STS-135 commander; and Doug Hurley,...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L. - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - PRELAUNCH - PREFLIGHT CHECK - CAPE
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May 1, 1963

ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L. - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - PRELAUNCH - PREFLIGHT CHECK - CAPE

S63-06129 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, inside his...

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NASA image: APOLLO 9 - ART CONCEPTS - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA)
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Feb 6, 2009

APOLLO 9 - ART CONCEPTS - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA)

S69-18547 (1969) --- North American Rockwell artist's concept illustrating a part of the planned Apollo 9...

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NASA image: jsc2024e011743
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Oct 12, 2023

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jsc2024e011743 (Oct. 12, 2023) --- NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Pilot Michael Barratt poses for a photo inside SpaceX Hangar...

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NASA image: Sun Rises over NASA’s Ikhana Aircraft as Armstrong Maintenance Crews Prepare the Aircraft for a Test Flight
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May 24, 2018

Sun Rises over NASA’s Ikhana Aircraft as Armstrong Maintenance Crews Prepare the Aircraft for a Test Flight

Aircraft maintenance crews at NASA‘s Armstrong Flight Research Center prepare the remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra during suiting-up exercise prior to MA-8 flight
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Sep 1, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra during suiting-up exercise prior to MA-8 flight

S62-08895 (1962) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Earth-orbital spaceflight,...

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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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