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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: Thomas uses laser range finder during rendezvous ops
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Mar 10, 2001

Thomas uses laser range finder during rendezvous ops

STS102-E-5064 (10 March 2001) --- Astronaut Andrew S.W. Thomas, STS-102 mission specialist, uses a laser ranging...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe using Sky-genie during emergency egress training
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe using Sky-genie during emergency egress training

Sharon Christa McAuliffe, 51-L payload specialist representing the Teacher in Space project, jumps down onto a...

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NASA image: FE Hoshide uses the IMT Mass Measurement Device in the SM
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Jul 27, 2012

FE Hoshide uses the IMT Mass Measurement Device in the SM

ISS032-E-010111 (27 July 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 32 flight...

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NASA image: Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit to be used during EVA on Gemini 4
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Jun 2, 1965

Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit to be used during EVA on Gemini 4

Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit to be used during extravehicular activity (EVA) on Gemini 4 flight. It is an...

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NASA image: View of EVA Tool floating in the US Lab during Expedition 15
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May 17, 2007

View of EVA Tool floating in the US Lab during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-08374 (17 May 2007) --- A view of a hockey-stick-shaped tool wrapped in insulating tape and floating freely...

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NASA image: Skripochka uses Russian Tehk-38 VETEROK Science Hardware
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Dec 14, 2010

Skripochka uses Russian Tehk-38 VETEROK Science Hardware

ISS026-E-010219 (14 Dec. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka, Expedition 26 flight engineer, uses the...

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NASA image: Walz uses binoculars to look out SM window during Expedition Four
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Mar 24, 2002

Walz uses binoculars to look out SM window during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-9686 (24 March 2002) --- Astronaut Carl E. Walz, Expedition Four flight engineer, uses binoculars to look...

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NASA image: Skripochka uses Russian Tehk-38 VETEROK Science Hardware
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Dec 14, 2010

Skripochka uses Russian Tehk-38 VETEROK Science Hardware

ISS026-E-010223 (14 Dec. 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka, Expedition 26 flight engineer, uses the...

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NASA image: Dale Reed with X-38 and a Subscale Model Used in Test Program
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Jul 16, 1997

Dale Reed with X-38 and a Subscale Model Used in Test Program

Dale Reed, a NASA engineer who worked on the original lifting-body research programs in the 1960s and 1970s, stands...

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NASA image: Antonelli uses video camera at aft FD window of Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 23, 2010

Antonelli uses video camera at aft FD window of Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012188 (23 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-132 pilot, uses a video camera at an overhead...

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NASA image: Olivas uses communication equipment on the FD during Joint Operations
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Jun 13, 2007

Olivas uses communication equipment on the FD during Joint Operations

S117-E-07192 (13 June 2007) --- Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, STS-117 mission specialist, uses a communication...

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NASA image: Olivas uses communication equipment on the FD during Joint Operations
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Jun 13, 2007

Olivas uses communication equipment on the FD during Joint Operations

S117-E-07194 (13 June 2007) --- Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, STS-117 mission specialist, uses a communication...

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NASA image: Polansky uses camera in the FD of Endeavour during Joint Operations
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Jul 26, 2009

Polansky uses camera in the FD of Endeavour during Joint Operations

S127-E-008891 (26 July 2009) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky, STS-127 commander, uses a still camera at an overhead...

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NASA image: Tarelin uses Liulin-5 Electronic Block in the MRM-1
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Jan 10, 2013

Tarelin uses Liulin-5 Electronic Block in the MRM-1

ISS034-E-021230 (10 Jan. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Evgeny Tarelkin, Expedition 34 flight engineer, uses the...

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NASA image: Williams uses communication equipment in the Airlock during Expedition 13
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May 1, 2006

Williams uses communication equipment in the Airlock during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-13327 (1 May 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: Fincke collects air samples in the SM using the DST during Expedition 9
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Oct 14, 2004

Fincke collects air samples in the SM using the DST during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-28769 (14 October 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: FE Hoshide uses the IMT Mass Measurement Device in the SM
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Jul 27, 2012

FE Hoshide uses the IMT Mass Measurement Device in the SM

ISS032-E-010109 (27 July 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 32 flight...

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NASA image: Usachev uses a laser range finder during rendezvous ops
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Mar 10, 2001

Usachev uses a laser range finder during rendezvous ops

STS102-E-5085 (10 March 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, STS-102 mission specialist, uses a laser ranging device...

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NASA image: Archambault uses communication equipment in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Jun 12, 2007

Archambault uses communication equipment in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S117-E-07097 (12 June 2007) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-117 pilot, uses a communication system near the...

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NASA image: Onufrienko uses binoculars to look out SM window during Expedition Four
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Mar 24, 2002

Onufrienko uses binoculars to look out SM window during Expedition Four

ISS004-E-9688 (24 March 2002) --- Cosmonaut Yury I. Onufrienko, Expedition Four mission commander, uses binoculars...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools
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Dec 17, 1970

Astronaut James Irwin simulates using lunar surface geological tools

S70-56433 (December 1970) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Zamka uses ARED during STS-130/Expedition 22
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Feb 11, 2010

Zamka uses ARED during STS-130/Expedition 22

ISS022-E-063955 (10 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut George Zamka, STS-130 commander, exercises using the advanced...

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NASA image: Astronaut Robert Gibson prepares to use motion picture camera
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Jan 15, 1986

Astronaut Robert Gibson prepares to use motion picture camera

61C-07-030 (15 Jan 1986) --- Astronaut Robert L. Gibson, STS 61-C mission commander, partially floats on the aft...

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NASA image: NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course
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Sep 12, 2025

NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course

These photos and videos show how NASA certified a new lander flight training course using helicopters in 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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