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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: Old Timers' Day
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May 18, 2012

Old Timers' Day

Former Stennis Space Center employees enjoyed a return to the test facility for Old Timers' Day activities May 18,...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Higginbotham uses laptop computer in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Higginbotham uses laptop computer in the MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05575 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Joan E. Higginbotham, STS-116 mission specialist, uses a computer on the...

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NASA image: Antonelli and Swanson review undocking procedures on Flight Deck
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Mar 25, 2009

Antonelli and Swanson review undocking procedures on Flight Deck

S119-E-008161 (25 March 2009) --- Astronauts Tony Antonelli (left), STS-119 pilot; and Steve Swanson, mission...

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NASA image: SSC-20240627-s00772
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Jun 27, 2024

SSC-20240627-s00772

Take Our Children to Work Day participants learn about buoys on June 27 during an activity conducted by Brandon...

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NASA image: 2013-3087
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Jul 22, 2013

2013-3087

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: View of CDR Hobaugh posing for a photo on the MDDK
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Nov 17, 2009

View of CDR Hobaugh posing for a photo on the MDDK

S129-E-006271 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Charles O. Hobaugh, STS-129 commander, eats a snack on the middeck of...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT VIRGIL I. GRISSOM - SUIT - SUIT ADJUSTMENT - CAPE
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Jan 1, 1961

ASTRONAUT VIRGIL I. GRISSOM - SUIT - SUIT ADJUSTMENT - CAPE

S64-36915 (1961) --- A NASA suit technician adjusts astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom's Mercury pressure suit during...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events
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Apr 8, 2024

NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events

NASA Visitor Relations Specialist Holley Argus conducts an activity with visitors at INFINITY Science Center, the...

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NASA image: MS Wolf during EVA 2
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Oct 12, 2002

MS Wolf during EVA 2

STS112-304-013 (12 October 2002) --- Astronaut David A. Wolf, STS-112 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: EML Installation
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Nov 4, 2014

EML Installation

iss041e107733 (11/4/2014) --- ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst activates the Electromagnetic Levitator (EML), a...

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NASA image: Kimbrough on MDDK during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Kimbrough on MDDK during STS-126

S126-E-005028 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Shane Kimbrough, STS-126 mission specialist, attired in his shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Visitors explore the activities in the Space Race Gallery at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Wednesday,...

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NASA image: View of the Pirs Docking Compartment approaching the ISS during Expedition Three
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Sep 17, 2001

View of the Pirs Docking Compartment approaching the ISS during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-5612 (17 September 2001) --- The Russian docking compartment Pirs approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Hurley in the FWD FD of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Hurley in the FWD FD of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-005129 (15 July 2009) --- Astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-127 pilot, is pictured on the flight deck of Space...

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NASA image:   STS-125 Crew working on the Shuttle Atlantis Flight Deck during HST Rendezvous/Berthing
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May 13, 2009

STS-125 Crew working on the Shuttle Atlantis Flight Deck during HST Rendezvous/Berthing

S125-E-007006 (13 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, works on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: Hurley looks at procedures in the aft FD on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Hurley looks at procedures in the aft FD on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006232 (16 July 2009) --- Astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-127 pilot, reads a checklist on the aft flight deck of...

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NASA image: JSC Features - SCOUT Rover testing with Advanced EVA Suit on JSC Fields
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May 5, 2005

JSC Features - SCOUT Rover testing with Advanced EVA Suit on JSC Fields

Science Crew Operations and Utility Testbed (SCOUT) Rover testing with Advanced Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Suit...

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NASA image: Wilson at Shuttle Airlock Window
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Apr 6, 2010

Wilson at Shuttle Airlock Window

S131-E-007145 (6 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, STS-131 mission specialist, is pictured near a...

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NASA image: Crew on Flight Deck (FD)
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Sep 8, 2009

Crew on Flight Deck (FD)

S128-E-009701 (8 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut John “Danny” Olivas, STS-128 mission specialist, is pictured on the...

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NASA image: MS1 Good in the Shuttle Atlantis MDDK
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May 13, 2009

MS1 Good in the Shuttle Atlantis MDDK

S125-E-007057 (13 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Good, STS-125 mission specialist, looks over checklists on the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Oct 8, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e444007 (Oct. 8, 2021) --- Heaven Lake rests in the crater of the active volcano Paektu Mountain that lies on...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper on FD during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Stefanyshyn-Piper on FD during STS-126

S126-E-006680 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-126 mission specialist, takes a moment...

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NASA image: iss068e040597
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Jan 17, 2023

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iss068e040597 (Jan. 17, 2023) --- Villarica Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in Chile, is pictured from the...

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NASA image: Poindexter on FD during STS-122
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Feb 9, 2008

Poindexter on FD during STS-122

S122-E-007157 (9 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, looks over a checklist while working 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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