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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: CRISTA-SPAS,rendezvous with satellite
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Aug 16, 1997

CRISTA-SPAS,rendezvous with satellite

S85-E-5100 (15 August 1997) --- CRISTA-SPAS-2 is silhouetted against Earth's horizon as it approaches the Space...

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NASA image: Olivas works with harness on Middeck (MDDK) during STS-128
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Aug 29, 2009

Olivas works with harness on Middeck (MDDK) during STS-128

S128-E-006287 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut John “Danny” Olivas, STS-128 mission specialist, works on the middeck of...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

Earth observations taken by the STS-114 crew

STS114-332-031 (6 August 2005) --- This view featuring the Aurora Australis or “southern lights” was...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47541 (6 July 2006) --- The nose of Shuttle Discovery and part of the forward underside as photographed by...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Higginbotham works in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery6
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Higginbotham works in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery6

S116-E-05480 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Joan E. Higginbotham, STS-116 mission specialist, settles in for a task on...

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NASA image: Nyberg in JPM
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Jun 6, 2008

Nyberg in JPM

S124-E-006894 (6 June 2008) --- Astronaut Karen Nyberg, STS-124 mission specialist, works in the newly installed...

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NASA image: Robinson on the middeck
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Jul 29, 2005

Robinson on the middeck

S114-E-5757 (29 July 2005) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS-114 mission specialist, is pictured surrounded by...

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NASA image: Wheelock on middeck
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Oct 24, 2006

Wheelock on middeck

S120-E-006047 (24 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Doug Wheelock, STS-120 mission specialist, photographed on the middeck of...

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NASA image: Zamka on flight deck
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Oct 24, 2006

Zamka on flight deck

S120-E-006035 (24 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut George Zamka, STS-120 pilot, photographed on the flight deck of Space...

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NASA image: Moon rise over the Earth
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Apr 6, 2001

Moon rise over the Earth

STS102-324-028 (16 March 2001) --- The moon and Earth's limb were viewed from the Space Shuttle Discovery as it flew...

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NASA image: Hernandez on Flight Deck (FD) for Rendezvous OPS
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Aug 30, 2009

Hernandez on Flight Deck (FD) for Rendezvous OPS

S128-E-006859 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Jose Hernandez, STS-128 mission specialist, is pictured on the aft flight...

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NASA image: Sturckow on Flight Deck (FD)
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Aug 30, 2009

Sturckow on Flight Deck (FD)

S128-E-006514 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Rick Sturckow, STS-128 commander, occupies the commander’s station on the...

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NASA image: Wakata near General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS (Glacier) rack on Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 16, 2009

Wakata near General Laboratory Active Cryogenic ISS (Glacier) rack on Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-006201 (16 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, STS-119 mission...

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NASA image: Hernandez on AFT Flight Deck (FD) during OBSS OPS
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Aug 30, 2009

Hernandez on AFT Flight Deck (FD) during OBSS OPS

S128-E-006509 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Jose Hernandez, STS-128 mission specialist, is pictured on the aft flight...

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NASA image: Phillips with National Lab Pathfinder (NLP) on Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 16, 2009

Phillips with National Lab Pathfinder (NLP) on Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-006157 (16 March 2009) --- Astronaut John Phillips, STS-119 mission specialist, works with Group Activation...

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NASA image: Phillips on AFT Flight Deck (FD)
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Mar 16, 2009

Phillips on AFT Flight Deck (FD)

S119-E-006150 (16 March 2009) --- Astronaut John Phillips, STS-119 mission specialist, works on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005956 (5 April 2010) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the STS-131 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: Archambault seated on Flight Deck (FD) with timeline
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Mar 25, 2009

Archambault seated on Flight Deck (FD) with timeline

S119-E-008473 (25 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-119 commander, occupies the commander?s station on...

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NASA image: View of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) satellite deployment
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Apr 13, 1985

View of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) satellite deployment

51D-31-081 (13 April 1985) --- 70mm view of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) communications satellite as it spins, frisbee...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Sep 9, 2009

Earth Observations

S128-E-010155 (9 Sept. 2009) --- The thin line of Earth's atmosphere and the setting sun are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Swanson on Middeck (MDDK) at Support Computer
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Mar 17, 2009

Swanson on Middeck (MDDK) at Support Computer

S119-E-006381 (17 March 2009) --- Astronaut Steve Swanson, STS-119 mission specialist, uses a computer on the...

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NASA image: Hoshide on Middeck
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Jun 2, 2008

Hoshide on Middeck

S124-E-005472 (1 June 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, STS-124 mission...

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NASA image: Antonelli on Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 16, 2009

Antonelli on Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-006183 (16 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-119 pilot, is pictured in the reflection of a mirror...

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NASA image: Hernandez on Flight Deck (FD) during OBSS OPS
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Aug 30, 2009

Hernandez on Flight Deck (FD) during OBSS OPS

S128-E-006534 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronauts Jose Hernandez and Nicole Stott, both STS-128 mission specialists, work...

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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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