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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: Hadfield in Node 1
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Mar 16, 2013

Hadfield in Node 1

Expedition 35 commander and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Chris Hadfield poses for a photo in the Unity Node...

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NASA image: Cassidy in the A/L
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Jun 28, 2020

Cassidy in the A/L

iss063e033672 (June 28, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy shows off the helmet of a...

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Sep 13, 2021

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iss065e376455 (Sept. 13, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Scott Carpenter
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Oct 22, 1964

Portrait - Astronaut Scott Carpenter

S64-34357 (22 Oct. 1964) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter. NOTE: Commander M. Scott Carpenter, USN, resigned...

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NASA image: Chiao floats in the U.S. Laboratory
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Oct 31, 2004

Chiao floats in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS010-E-05598 (31 October 2004) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Sokol IV Spacesuit Prep
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Mar 25, 2009

Sokol IV Spacesuit Prep

ISS018-E-043382 (26 March 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, attired in his Russian...

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NASA image: Bowersox examines the starboard hatch window in Node 1 during Expedition Six
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Jan 26, 2003

Bowersox examines the starboard hatch window in Node 1 during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-20869 (26 January 2003) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, Expedition Six mission commander, holds a...

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NASA image: Burbank among stowage containers in the Leonardo PMM
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Mar 2, 2012

Burbank among stowage containers in the Leonardo PMM

ISS030-E-115939 (2 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, is pictured among stowage...

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NASA image: Lindsey on the MDK during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 9, 2006

Lindsey on the MDK during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06162 (9 July 2006) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-121 commander, photographed on the middeck of the...

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NASA image: Ham works in the Node 2 during Joint Operations
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May 20, 2010

Ham works in the Node 2 during Joint Operations

S132-E-008765 (20 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Ken Ham, STS-132 commander, works in the Harmony node of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 FE Malenchenko works on the Bioemulsia Experiment in the SM
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Oct 12, 2007

Expedition 16 FE Malenchenko works on the Bioemulsia Experiment in the SM

ISS015-E-34302 (12 Oct. 2007) --- Russia's Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Soyuz commander and...

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NASA image: Yurchikhin poses for a photo in the DC1 during Expedition 15
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May 17, 2007

Yurchikhin poses for a photo in the DC1 during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-08474 (17 May 2007) --- Cosmonaut Fyodor N. Yurchikhin, Expedition commander representing Russia's Federal...

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NASA image: Bowesox works on the ITCS in Destiny during Expedition Six
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Dec 30, 2002

Bowesox works on the ITCS in Destiny during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-12744 (30 December 2002) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, Expedition Six mission commander, performs...

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NASA image: EMU 3003 and 3005 OFV
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Feb 16, 2015

EMU 3003 and 3005 OFV

ISS042E277376 (02/16/2015) --- U.S. astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore checks out his spacesuit in preparation for an...

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NASA image: iss056e130422
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Jul 30, 2018

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iss056e130422 (July 30, 2018) --- Commander Drew Feustel prepares a meal inside the Unity module which connects the...

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NASA image: jsc2021e007008
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Jan 26, 2021

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jsc2021e007008 (Jan. 7, 2021) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, commander for the SpaceX Crew-2 mission to the...

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NASA image: Padalka photographs plants in LADA-14  greenhouse
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May 13, 2009

Padalka photographs plants in LADA-14 greenhouse

ISS019-E-016485 (13 May 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 19/20 commander, photographs a plant...

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Jul 8, 2024

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iss071e294934 (July 8, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Commander Butch Wilmore works on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Press Conference
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Dec 14, 2010

Expedition 26 Press Conference

Expedition 26 Soyuz Commander Dmitry Kondratyev speaks at the State Commission press conference held at the...

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NASA image: KSC-66C-1844
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Mar 11, 1966

KSC-66C-1844

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Gemini 8 astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot, and David R. Scott, pilot, during a...

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NASA image: Sturckow and Archambault look over checklists on the FD of STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 9, 2007

Sturckow and Archambault look over checklists on the FD of STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-06622 (9 June 2007) --- Astronauts Rick Sturckow (left) and Lee Archambault, STS-117 commander and pilot,...

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NASA image: Williams services TROPI2 Experiment in the Columbus Module during Expedition 22
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Mar 9, 2010

Williams services TROPI2 Experiment in the Columbus Module during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-087465 (9 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 22 commander, services the Tropism in...

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NASA image: ABORT RESCUE VEHICLE -  ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - CAPE
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Mar 19, 1965

ABORT RESCUE VEHICLE - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - TRAINING - CAPE

S65-20637 (1965) --- Astronauts John W. Young, pilot, and Virgil I. Grissom, command pilot, for the Gemini-Titan 3...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven CDR Malenchenko in Zvezda Service module
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May 15, 2003

Expedition Seven CDR Malenchenko in Zvezda Service module

ISS007-E-05457 (15 May 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition Seven mission commander, uses a camera at...

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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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