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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: iss068e027634
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Dec 5, 2022

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iss068e027634 (Dec. 5, 2022) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 68 Commander Sergey Prokopyev works on...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0035-018
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Feb 16, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0035-018

New Armed Forces Reserve Center & 63rd Regional Support Command Headquarters, Moffett Field, CA ribbon cutting...

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NASA image: Padalka collects air samples in the SM during Expedition 9 / Expedition 8
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Apr 28, 2004

Padalka collects air samples in the SM during Expedition 9 / Expedition 8

ISS008-E-22363 (28 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander representing Russia’s...

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NASA image: iss070e087271
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Feb 5, 2024

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iss070e087271 (Feb. 5, 2024) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Commander Andreas Mogensen...

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NASA image: Whitson in Node 2
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Dec 1, 2007

Whitson in Node 2

ISS016-E-014181 (1 Dec. 2007) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, poses for a photo while...

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NASA image: Usachev tests Vozdukh in Service module
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May 11, 2001

Usachev tests Vozdukh in Service module

ISS002-E-6111 (11 May 2001) --- Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos, Expedition Two mission commander, tests the...

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NASA image: Whitson works with InSPACE-2 in the MSG in the US Lab
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Jan 5, 2008

Whitson works with InSPACE-2 in the MSG in the US Lab

ISS016-E-021075 (5 Jan. 2008) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, works at the Microgravity...

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NASA image: Poindexter on Flight Deck during Rendezvous OPS
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Apr 7, 2010

Poindexter on Flight Deck during Rendezvous OPS

S131-E-007244 (7 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, looks through a window on the...

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NASA image: jsc2014e067369
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Jul 17, 2014

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PHOTO DATE: 07-18-14 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: EVA Team training with Expedition 42 commander Barry...

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NASA image: Sound Level Meter (SLM) Operations
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Aug 1, 2014

Sound Level Meter (SLM) Operations

ISS040-E-086653 (1 Aug. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, Expedition 40 commander, uses a sound level meter in...

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NASA image: Wheelock in Cupola
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Oct 19, 2010

Wheelock in Cupola

ISS025-E-008235 (19 Oct. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 25 commander, uses a still camera to...

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NASA image: 104-KSC-66C-1836
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Mar 11, 1966

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KSC-66C-1836 Gemini-8 Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Command Pilot, and David R. Scott, Pilot arrive at White Room,...

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NASA image: jsc2021e018841_alt
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May 7, 2021

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jsc2022e018841_alt (May 7, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-4 Commander Kjell Lindgren poses for a portrait...

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Jun 9, 2026

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NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik is announced as the Artemis III commander during an event at NASA's Johnson Space...

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NASA image: Lunar Flyby Morning
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Apr 6, 2026

Lunar Flyby Morning

art002e029164 (April 6, 2026) - NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman gazes out the window of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch Day
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Oct 18, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch Day

The prime and backup crews for the Expedition 8 mission to the International Space Station and the prime and backup...

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NASA image: Expedition 58 Press Conference
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Dec 2, 2018

Expedition 58 Press Conference

Expedition 58 backup crew members, Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov of Roscosmos, left, and Flight Engineer Luca...

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NASA image: STS-114 Discovery's approach for docking
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Jul 28, 2005

STS-114 Discovery's approach for docking

ISS011-E-11269 (28 July 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery was about 600 feet from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC
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Nov 14, 1969

APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC

S69-58883 (14 Nov. 1969) --- The huge, 363-feet tall Apollo 12 (Spacecraft 108/Lunar Module 6/Saturn 507) space...

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NASA image: Gemini 9 prime and backup crews during press conference - MSC
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Apr 23, 1966

Gemini 9 prime and backup crews during press conference - MSC

S66-24580 (23 April 1966) --- The two crews of the Gemini-9 spaceflight appear before a gathering of news media...

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NASA image: STS-109 Cake Cutting Ceremony
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Dec 13, 2001

STS-109 Cake Cutting Ceremony

JSC2001-E-44846 (December 2001) --- The STS-109 crew members pause from their mission training for a cake cutting...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Preflight
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Apr 13, 2005

Expedition 11 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-6 sits on the pad ready for launch, Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 14 Preflight
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Sep 17, 2006

Expedition 14 Preflight

American spaceflight participant Anousheh Ansari, left, Soyuz Commander and Expedition 14 Flight Engineer Mikhail...

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NASA image: Expedition 27, Expedition 28 and STS-135 during joint ISS/STS Emergency Scenarios training.
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27, Expedition 28 and STS-135 during joint ISS/STS Emergency Scenarios training.

JSC2011-E-005875 (19 Jan. 2011) --- Russian cosmonauts Andrey Borisenko (foreground), Expedition 27 flight engineer...

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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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