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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-133 and Expedition 26 crew in Node 2
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 and Expedition 26 crew in Node 2

S133-E-006517 (26 Feb. 2011) --- STS-133 and Expedition 26 crew members are pictured in the Harmony node of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Preflight
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Oct 9, 2007

Expedition 16 Preflight

Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson dons her flight suit prior to launch, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, in Baikonur,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0616
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Jun 2, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Columbia, aboard its orbiter transporter system, rolls toward the opening...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-5 vehicle rolled to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Tuesday, October 12,...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Departs Star City
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May 24, 2011

Expedition 28 Departs Star City

The prime and backup crew members for Expedition 28 to the International Space Station pose for pictures on the...

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NASA image: Intrepid Space Shuttle Pavilion Opening
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Jul 19, 2012

Intrepid Space Shuttle Pavilion Opening

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden and Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum President Susan Marenoff-Zausner cut a ribbon...

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Nov 9, 2011

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At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Expedition 30 prime and backup crews toured the Korolev Museum...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

Expedition 56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA arrives at the Karaganda Airport in Kazakhstan airport after he,...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven crewmembers pose with two of the Expedition Six crewmembers in the SM
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Apr 28, 2003

Expedition Seven crewmembers pose with two of the Expedition Six crewmembers in the SM

ISS006-E-50607 (28 April 2003) --- The Expedition Seven crewmembers pose with two of the Expedition Six crewmembers...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Flight Engineer Rick Mastracchio of NASA is helped of the Soyuz Capsule just minutes after he and...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Preflight
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Oct 9, 2007

Expedition 16 Preflight

Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson, right, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Yuri Malenchenko participate in...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in MRM2 following Soyuz TMA-08M/34S Hatch Opening
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Mar 29, 2013

Crewmembers in MRM2 following Soyuz TMA-08M/34S Hatch Opening

ISS035-E-010625 (29 March 2013) --- In this scene in the Poisk or Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2), the two crew...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers remarks during an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Preflight
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Oct 7, 2007

Expedition 16 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft is transported by railcar to its launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Monday, Oct. 8,...

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NASA image: Expedition 15 and Expedition 16 Crewmembers pose for a photo in the US Lab
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Oct 16, 2007

Expedition 15 and Expedition 16 Crewmembers pose for a photo in the US Lab

ISS015-E-34617 (16 Oct. 2007) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station pose for a group photo in...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 crew arrive at White Room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Jan 31, 1971

Apollo 14 crew arrive at White Room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S71-16635 (31 Jan. 1971) --- The three Apollo 14 astronauts arrive at the White Room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 and 11 crews in Destiny laboratory module
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Apr 21, 2005

Expedition 10 and 11 crews in Destiny laboratory module

ISS011-E-10309 (21 April 2005) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station gather for an in-flight...

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NASA image: President Nixon and Apollo 13 crewmen at Hickam AFB
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Apr 18, 1970

President Nixon and Apollo 13 crewmen at Hickam AFB

S70-15526 (18 April 1970) --- President Richard M. Nixon and the Apollo 13 crew members pay honor to the United...

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NASA image: Expedition 23
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Mar 21, 2010

Expedition 23

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 23 Flight Engineer Tracy Caldwell Dyson...

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NASA image: High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A
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Nov 9, 1970

High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A

S70-54127 (9 Nov. 1970) --- A high-angle view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), showing the Apollo...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President Naoki Okumura, background left, looks on as a boxes of Karaganda...

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NASA image: STS-134 and Expedition 27 Crew Members greet one another after Docking
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May 18, 2011

STS-134 and Expedition 27 Crew Members greet one another after Docking

S134-E-007107 (18 May 2011) --- STS-134 and Expedition 27 crew members are pictured in the Harmony node of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 8, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao, right, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Russian Space Forces cosmonaut Yuri Shargin, center, and Expedition 10 Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan...

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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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