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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-78 external tank documented after separation
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Jul 9, 1996

STS-78 external tank documented after separation

STS078-457-006 (20 June 1996) --- One of the first still pictures recorded by the crew members was this 35mm image...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Separation
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Feb 6, 2009

ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Separation

ISS018-E-027854 (5 Feb. 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 31 cargo craft, filled with trash and unneeded items,...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Separation
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Feb 6, 2009

ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Separation

ISS018-E-027830 (5 Feb. 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 31 cargo craft, filled with trash and unneeded items,...

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NASA image: Crew on Flight Deck during Undocking and Separation OPS
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Sep 8, 2009

Crew on Flight Deck during Undocking and Separation OPS

S128-E-009966 (8 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez, STS-128 mission specialist, uses a computer on the...

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NASA image: Crew on Flight Deck during Undocking and Separation OPS
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Sep 8, 2009

Crew on Flight Deck during Undocking and Separation OPS

S128-E-009963 (8 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Tim Kopra, STS-128 mission specialist, uses a still camera at an...

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NASA image: E Test Stand
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Apr 25, 2005

E Test Stand

The E Test Complex is SSC's versatile, three-stand complex that includes seven separate test cells capable of...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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NASA image: iss068e068975
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Mar 6, 2023

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iss068e068975 (March 6, 2023) --- The International Space Station orbits 264 miles above the Atlantic Ocean off the...

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NASA image: iss065e001327
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Apr 20, 2021

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iss065e001327 (April 20, 2021) --- The Colorado River, pictured from the International Space Station at an altitude...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00224
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Jul 26, 2005

KSC-05-S-00224

Live television as Discovery jettisons it's External Fuel Tank. All normal with the cut-off of Discovery's main...

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NASA image: iss065e385549
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Sep 15, 2021

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iss065e385549 (Sept. 15, 2021) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above Afghanistan when...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0174
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Mar 20, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-0174

Artist: Ken Hodges Composite image explaining Objective and Motivation for Galileo Probe Heat Loads: Galileo Probe...

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NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0174-1
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Mar 20, 1981

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Artist: Ken Hodges Pioneer Galileo Probe descending into Jupiter's Atmosphere with parachute deployed, heat shield...

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NASA image: View of the ISS during rendezvous
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Apr 7, 2001

View of the ISS during rendezvous

STS102-329-037 (8-21 March 2001)--- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss062e103100
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Mar 20, 2020

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iss062e103100 (March 20, 2020) --- The Orange River empties into the Atlantic Ocean and separates the nations of...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 20, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

A Volvo Crawler Excavator severs the airframe, separating the tail section from the fuselage, of the modified C-141...

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NASA image: iss070e099697
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Feb 23, 2024

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iss070e099697 (Feb., 23, 2024) --- The Paraguay River, separating the nations of Argentina and Paraguay in this...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 55 crew
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Apr 10, 2018

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 55 crew

iss055e018833 (April 10, 2018) --- An Expedition 55 crew member photographed the Mackinac Bridge which connects the...

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NASA image: iss061e026278
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Nov 1, 2019

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iss061e026278 (Nov. 1, 2019) --- The Mississippi River separates the states of Mississippi and Arkansas and splits...

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NASA image: iss063e010651
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May 11, 2020

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iss063e010651 (May 11, 2020) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman begins its separation from the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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May 7, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e059149 (May 7, 2019) --- Portions of the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick separated by the...

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NASA image: Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93
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Aug 16, 1999

Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93

99-E-10028 (23 July 1999) --- The Chandra X-Ray observatory and its upper stage were captured during separation from...

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NASA image: iss063e010586
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May 11, 2020

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iss063e010586 (May 11, 2020) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman begins its separation from the...

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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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