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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: Expedition 13 and Expedition 14 Crewmembers during the Change of Command in the U.S. Laboratory
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Sep 27, 2006

Expedition 13 and Expedition 14 Crewmembers during the Change of Command in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS013-E-84574 (27 Sept. 2006) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station pose for a group photo in...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 prime crew participate in water egress training
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Nov 1, 1968

Apollo 9 prime crew participate in water egress training

S68-54859 (November 1968) --- The prime crew of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew pose for photographers
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Nov 7, 2007

STS-120 crew pose for photographers

After a post-landing news conference, members of the STS-120 crew pose for photographers. From left are Pilot George...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean

S70-35638 (17 April 1970) --- A perilous space mission comes to a smooth ending with the safe splashdown of the...

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NASA image: jsc2024m000167_Meet_NASA_Astronaut_Nick_Hague_Crew-9_Commander_HD
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Oct 1, 2024

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Nick Hague will serve as crew commander for Crew-9, making this his third launch and second mission to the space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA

AS17-152-23391 (17 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Ronald E. Evans is photographed performing extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA

AS17-152-23393 (17 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Ronald E. Evans is photographed performing extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of Lunar Module separation from the Command Module
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of Lunar Module separation from the Command Module

AS11-44-6581 (20 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM), in a lunar landing configuration, is photographed...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Command Service Module (CSM) viewed from the Lunar Module (LM)
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Command Service Module (CSM) viewed from the Lunar Module (LM)

AS15-88-11961 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of the Apollo 15 Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit as...

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NASA image: STS-32 Commander Brandenstein displays birthday card on OV-102's flight deck
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Jan 17, 1990

STS-32 Commander Brandenstein displays birthday card on OV-102's flight deck

STS032-30-024 (17 Jan 1990) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Brandenstein, STS-32 mission commander, holds up a card signed...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT BEAN, ALAN L -  SIMULATION - BLDG. 35 - COMMAND MODULE TRAINER  - JSC
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Feb 20, 1975

ASTRONAUT BEAN, ALAN L - SIMULATION - BLDG. 35 - COMMAND MODULE TRAINER - JSC

S75-21720 (14 Feb. 1975) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean (foreground) and cosmonaut Aleksey A. Leonov participate in...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay on the Commander Service Module (CSM)
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay on the Commander Service Module (CSM)

AS15-88-11968 (2 Aug. 1971) --- A view of the Apollo 15 Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit as...

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NASA image: SIMULATIONS - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - COMMAND MODULE (CM)/FOOD - JSC
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Feb 25, 1975

SIMULATIONS - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - COMMAND MODULE (CM)/FOOD - JSC

S75-22747 (25 Feb. 1975) --- An interior view of the Apollo Command Module trainer in Building 35 showing the three...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Crewmen - Apollo 15 Command Module (C/M) - Simulation - KSC
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Mar 26, 1971

Apollo 15 Crewmen - Apollo 15 Command Module (C/M) - Simulation - KSC

S71-29952 (26 March 1971) --- The three Apollo 15 prime crew members can be seen inside the Apollo 15 Command Module...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and Deorbit Preparation training

jsc2025e004079 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman during Post Insertion and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Schirra egresses spacecraft during recovery operations
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Oct 22, 1968

Astronaut Walter Schirra egresses spacecraft during recovery operations

Astronaut Walter M. Schirra, Jr., Apollo 7 commander, egresses the spacecraft during recovery operations in the...

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NASA image: Closeup exterior view of Dynamic Crew Procedures Trainer
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Feb 21, 1966

Closeup exterior view of Dynamic Crew Procedures Trainer

S66-21296 (1967) --- This is a medium exterior view of the Dynamic Crew Procedures Trainer, Command Module...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 crewman in rescue net being hoisted up to helicopter
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Mar 13, 1969

Apollo 9 crewman in rescue net being hoisted up to helicopter

Aerial view of an Apollo 9 crewman in a new rescue net (a Billy Pugh net) being hoisted aboard a Navy helicopter...

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NASA image: White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event
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Sep 30, 2024

White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event

Major Sandra Ahinga, Chief of Operations Law, U.S. Space Command, speaks on a panel at a White House Hispanic...

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NASA image: STS-32 Commander Brandenstein celebrates birthday on OV-102's aft flight deck
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Jan 17, 1990

STS-32 Commander Brandenstein celebrates birthday on OV-102's aft flight deck

STS032-15-022 (17 Jan 1990) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Brandenstein, STS-32 mission commander, holds up a cake that's...

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NASA image: STS-115 Commander looks over checklist in the FD on Space Shuttle Atlantis prior to entry
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Sep 21, 2006

STS-115 Commander looks over checklist in the FD on Space Shuttle Atlantis prior to entry

S115-E-07958 (21 Sept. 2006) --- Attired in his shuttle launch and entry suit, astronaut Brent W. Jett, Jr., STS-115...

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NASA image: Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed during EVA
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Mar 6, 1969

Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed during EVA

AS09-19-2983 (6 March 1969) --- Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, operates a 70mm Hasselblad...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 crewmember is pickup by recovery helicopter
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May 26, 1969

Apollo 10 crewmember is pickup by recovery helicopter

S69-20621 (26 May 1969) --- A member of the Apollo 10 crew is hoisted into a helicopter from the prime recovery...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35645 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander, is hoisted aboard a helicopter from the USS...

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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.
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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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