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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: Lopez-Alegria in Soyuz spacecraft
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Apr 21, 2007

Lopez-Alegria in Soyuz spacecraft

ISS014-E-20121 (21 April 2007) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Expedition 14 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: Noguchi with Fruit in the SM
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Apr 18, 2010

Noguchi with Fruit in the SM

ISS023-E-025896 (18 April 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 23 commander, is pictured near fresh...

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NASA image: Fossum at Cupola windows
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Nov 19, 2011

Fossum at Cupola windows

ISS029-E-043397 (19 Nov. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, looks through a window in...

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NASA image: MS Davis   at work in Discovery's flight deck
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Aug 9, 1997

MS Davis at work in Discovery's flight deck

S85-E-5009 (9 August 1997) --- Astronaut N. Jan Davis, payload commander, looks over a checklist on the Space...

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NASA image: CDR De Winne takes Water Samples for analysis in the US Lab
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Oct 20, 2009

CDR De Winne takes Water Samples for analysis in the US Lab

ISS021-E-010366 (20 Oct. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, fills a...

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NASA image: Kelly works with flags of the International Partners
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Mar 3, 2011

Kelly works with flags of the International Partners

ISS026-E-031592 (3 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander, works with the flags of the...

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NASA image: Poindexter in the Cupola
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Apr 17, 2010

Poindexter in the Cupola

ISS023-E-024626 (17 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, poses for a photo in the...

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NASA image: iss062e116029
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Mar 29, 2020

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iss062e116029 (March 29, 2020) --- NASA Flight Engineers Andrew Morgan and Jessica Meir flank Expedition 62...

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NASA image: Yurchikhin in Node 1
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Nov 10, 2013

Yurchikhin in Node 1

ISS037-E-028326 (9 Nov. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin, Expedition 37 commander, adds the Expedition...

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NASA image: Inspection of Russian Orlan Space Suit in the Pirs module prior to Russian EVA
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Nov 14, 2006

Inspection of Russian Orlan Space Suit in the Pirs module prior to Russian EVA

ISS014-E-07859 (14 Nov. 2006) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition 14 commander representing Russia's Federal...

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NASA image: Burbank exercises on the ARED in the Node 3
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Jan 9, 2012

Burbank exercises on the ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-033043 (9 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 flight commander, exercises, using the...

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NASA image: iss056e181721
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Sep 21, 2018

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iss056e181721 (Sept. 21, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel is pictured being videotaped for a crew...

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NASA image: STS-126 crew visit
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Jan 13, 2009

STS-126 crew visit

Commander Christopher Ferguson (left) and Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, both members of the...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi organizes cargo bags
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Jun 19, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi organizes cargo bags

iss073e0221788 (June 19, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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

STS-132 press conference

JSC2010-E-063782 (3 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Ken Ham, STS-132 commander, responds to a question from a reporter...

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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-27871 (22 June 2006) --- Astronaut Brent W. Jett Jr., STS-115 commander, prepares for a flight in a NASA...

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NASA image: Reilly on the FD on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 20, 2007

Reilly on the FD on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-09045 (19 June 2007) --- Astronaut Jim Reilly, STS-117 mission specialist, occupies the commander's station...

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NASA image: Swanson in Node 2 with ACE samples
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Jul 14, 2014

Swanson in Node 2 with ACE samples

ISS040-E-060673 (14 July 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, Expedition 40 commander, works with test samples...

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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-128841 (8 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, works with Catalytic Reactor...

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NASA image: Bowersox moves stowage bags from the Progress to Zvezda during Expedition Six
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Jan 28, 2003

Bowersox moves stowage bags from the Progress to Zvezda during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-21082 (28 January 2003) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, Expedition Six mission commander, moves bagged...

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Oct 15, 2023

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jsc2023e066257 (Oct. 15, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-8 Commander Matthew Dominick participates in...

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NASA image: NASA Minute: Dec. 12, 2025
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Dec 12, 2025

NASA Minute: Dec. 12, 2025

This week, NASA gained new insights from the James Webb Space Telescope, improved next-generation aviation...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robert Overmyer aims Linhof camera through flight deck windows
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May 1, 1985

Astronaut Robert Overmyer aims Linhof camera through flight deck windows

51B-05-028 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Astronaut Robert Overmyer, 51-B mission commander, aims a Linhof camera through...

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NASA image: Poindexter in Node 1 Unity
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Apr 10, 2010

Poindexter in Node 1 Unity

S131-E-008504 (10 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, floats freely in the Unity node...

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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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