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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: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, payload commander for STS-73, works at the drop physics module (DPM) on the portside...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44421 (June 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission, practices...

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NASA image: Portrait - Scobee, Francis R. (Dick)
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Aug 6, 1984

Portrait - Scobee, Francis R. (Dick)

S84-39408 (6 Aug. 1984) --- Astronaut Francis R. Scobee, commander. Photo credit: NASA (NOTE: Astronaut Scobee died...

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NASA image: Hadfield before a Haircut in Node 1
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Apr 7, 2013

Hadfield before a Haircut in Node 1

Expedition 35 commander and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield (with a temperature sensor taped to his...

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NASA image: jsc2022e011426
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Feb 15, 2022

jsc2022e011426

jsc2022e011426 (Feb. 15, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-4 Commander Kjell Lindgren, representing NASA's...

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NASA image: View of Kelly working in the FD during STS-118
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Jul 15, 2007

View of Kelly working in the FD during STS-118

S118-E-05583 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Scott Kelly, STS-118 commander, looks over procedures checklists on the...

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NASA image: Burbank opens a CWC-I Bag
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Mar 6, 2012

Burbank opens a CWC-I Bag

ISS030-E-122089 (6 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, opens a Contingency Water...

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NASA image: STS-132 press conference
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May 3, 2010

STS-132 press conference

JSC2010-E-063788 (3 May 2010) --- NASA astronauts Ken Ham (left), STS-132 commander; and Tony Antonelli, pilot, are...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 State Commission
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Dec 14, 2010

Expedition 26 State Commission

Dmitry Kondratyev, Expedition 26 Soyuz Commander, is seen at the State Commission meeting held at the Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: s27-15-022d
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Aug 27, 2009

s27-15-022d

STS027-15-022d (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- Astronaut Robert L. Gibson at the commander's station on the flight deck of the...

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NASA image: Padalka exercises with ARED
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Apr 27, 2009

Padalka exercises with ARED

ISS019-E-011053 (27 April 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 19/20 commander, exercises using the...

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NASA image: Burbank works on the WRS-1 in the Node 1
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Mar 8, 2012

Burbank works on the WRS-1 in the Node 1

ISS030-E-128838 (8 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, works with Catalytic Reactor...

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NASA image: Burbank replaces a Catalytic Reactor 2 (CR2)
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Mar 9, 2012

Burbank replaces a Catalytic Reactor 2 (CR2)

ISS030-E-128879 (9 March 2012) --- At a workstation in the International Space Station?s Harmony node, NASA...

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NASA image: STS-131 press conference
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Mar 9, 2010

STS-131 press conference

JSC2010-E-038794 (9 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, responds to a question from a...

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NASA image: ISS EVA Maintenance 4 in NBL
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Jan 31, 2023

ISS EVA Maintenance 4 in NBL

jsc2023e005850 (Jan. 31, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-8 Commander Matthew Dominick prepares for a...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Training
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Apr 16, 2004

Expedition 9 Training

NASA Expedition 9 backup Commander Leroy Chiao jogs on the grounds of the Cosmonaut Hotel, Friday, August 16, 2004,...

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NASA image: Collins works out on Ergometer on Middeck
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Aug 1, 2005

Collins works out on Ergometer on Middeck

S114-E-6024 (1 August 2005) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, STS-114 commander, works out on the bicycle ergometer...

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NASA image: Zamka in A/L
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Feb 14, 2010

Zamka in A/L

S130-E-007833 (13 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut George Zamka, STS-130 commander, works in the Quest airlock of the...

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NASA image: iss053e315809
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Dec 5, 2017

iss053e315809

iss053e315809 (Dec. 6, 2017) --- Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: jsc2024e064448
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Sep 30, 2024

jsc2024e064448

jsc2024e064448 (Sept. 30, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission Anne McClain...

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NASA image: Yurchikhin in Node 1
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Oct 2, 2013

Yurchikhin in Node 1

ISS037-E-005760 (2 Oct. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin, Expedition 37 commander, is pictured floating...

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NASA image: Lindsey holds a tortilla he is preparing on the MDK during STS-121
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Jul 6, 2006

Lindsey holds a tortilla he is preparing on the MDK during STS-121

S121-E-05879 (6 July 2006) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-121 commander, holds a tortilla as he prepares to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Conrad uses lunar equipment conveyer at Lunar Module
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Nov 19, 1969

Astronaut Charles Conrad uses lunar equipment conveyer at Lunar Module

Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander, uses the lunar equipment conveyer (LEC) at the Lunar Module during the...

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NASA image: Expedition 1 training
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Jul 26, 2000

Expedition 1 training

JSC2000-05374 (7 June 2000) --- Astronaut William Shepherd, mission commander for ISS Expedition One, participates...

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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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