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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-116 Commander Polansky in the FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Commander Polansky in the FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05403 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-116 commander, occupies the commander's station on...

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NASA image: Stott on Middeck (MDDK) during STS-128
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Aug 29, 2009

Stott on Middeck (MDDK) during STS-128

S128-E-006304 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Nicole Stott, STS-128 mission specialist, looks over a checklist on the...

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May 17, 2021

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iss065e045911 (May 17, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineers Thomas Pesquet from ESA and Megan McArthur from NASA...

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Jul 6, 2020

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iss063e040531 (July 6, 2020) --- Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, was pictured on the island of Hawaii...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 4, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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Jun 10, 2022

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iss067e123189 (June 10, 2022) --- Agricultural activities along the Arkansas River in the state of Kansas, a leader...

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NASA image: 2013-3086
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Jul 22, 2013

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Crew Commercial Office's PAO activities for Boeing's rollout of their CST-100 capsule - "First Look" Media Event....

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NASA image: Ford on AFT Flight Deck (FD) during STS-128
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Aug 29, 2009

Ford on AFT Flight Deck (FD) during STS-128

S128-E-006295 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Kevin Ford, STS-128 pilot, is pictured on the aft flight deck of Space...

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Jul 12, 2021

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iss065e164333 (June 12, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Sellers works with GAP during Joint Operations
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May 22, 2010

Sellers works with GAP during Joint Operations

S132-E-009949 (22 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Piers Sellers, STS-132 mission specialist, works with Group...

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NASA image: Massimino in the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
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May 12, 2009

Massimino in the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-006509 (12 May 2009) --- Astronaut Mike Massimino, STS-125 mission specialist, uses a computer on the middeck...

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NASA image: Kotov in the Transfer Compartment of the SM during Expedition 22
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Jan 8, 2010

Kotov in the Transfer Compartment of the SM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-020665 (7 Jan. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 22 flight engineer, works with...

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NASA image: Parazynski on flight deck
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Oct 25, 2006

Parazynski on flight deck

S120-E-006219 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Scott Parazynski, STS-120 mission specialist, looks out an overhead...

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Jul 28, 2018

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iss056e099195 (July 28, 2018) --- German astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) is busy with...

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NASA image: Kuipers works with IVA Toolbox in Node 1
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May 15, 2012

Kuipers works with IVA Toolbox in Node 1

ISS031-E-084728 (15 May 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Ford on middeck (MDDK)
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Aug 30, 2009

Ford on middeck (MDDK)

S128-E-006468 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Kevin Ford, STS-128 pilot, uses a computer on the middeck of the...

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NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Gregory Johnson on the Flight Deck during Flight Day 8
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Gregory Johnson on the Flight Deck during Flight Day 8

S125-E-009638 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, is pictured on the flight deck of the...

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NASA image: Nyberg on middeck
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Jun 1, 2008

Nyberg on middeck

S124-E-005144 (1 June 2008) --- Astronaut Karen Nyberg, STS-124 mission specialist, takes a moment for a photo while...

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NASA image: STS-129 Crew Members transfer the ELC1 from the Payload Bay to the ISS
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Nov 18, 2009

STS-129 Crew Members transfer the ELC1 from the Payload Bay to the ISS

S129-E-007099 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, works controls on the aft...

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Jun 10, 2022

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iss067e124513 (June 10, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins poses with the...

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NASA image: Antonelli reviews undocking procedures on Flight Deck
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Mar 25, 2009

Antonelli reviews undocking procedures on Flight Deck

S119-E-008159 (25 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-119 pilot, looks over a checklist on the flight deck...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-075366 (14 Feb. 2012) --- A close-up of the head of Robonaut 2, nicknamed R2, is pictured during a checkout...

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NASA image: GEDI Integration
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Apr 24, 2018

GEDI Integration

Engineers and technicians from the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) use a crane to lift the Optical...

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NASA image: Hernandez on Flight Deck during Approach OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hernandez on Flight Deck during Approach OPS

S128-E-006981 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Jose Hernandez, STS-128 mission specialist, watches a computer monitor on...

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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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