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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-35 payload specialists perform balancing act on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 payload specialists perform balancing act on OV-102's middeck

STS035-49-028 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- This is one of 25 visuals used by the STS-35 crew at its Dec. 20, 1990...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05719 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist, exposed this...

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NASA image: Bursch performs transfer OPS in the U.S. Lab during STS-110, Expedition Four joint OPS
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Apr 12, 2002

Bursch performs transfer OPS in the U.S. Lab during STS-110, Expedition Four joint OPS

ISS004-E-10025 (12 April 2002) --- Astronaut Daniel W. Bursch, Expedition Four flight engineer, moves equipment in...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Nov 16, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-008638 (16 Nov. 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: Rick Husband and Tamara Jernigan perform IFM on Node 1/Unity aft hatch
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Aug 30, 2016

Rick Husband and Tamara Jernigan perform IFM on Node 1/Unity aft hatch

STS096-383-021 (27 May - 6 June 1999) -- Astronauts Rick D. Husband and Tamara E. Jernigan adjust the hatch for the...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040628 (17 March 2009) --- An overhead close-up view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery's crew...

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NASA image: Tanner performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Tanner performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05704 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, STS-115 mission specialist, participates in the first...

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NASA image: Chiao performs MSS Rack training in the U.S. Laboratory taken during Expedition 10
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Jan 6, 2005

Chiao performs MSS Rack training in the U.S. Laboratory taken during Expedition 10

ISS010-E-12589 (6 January 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Chamitoff performs a 3.5 hour run with the SPHERES Payload in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 17
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Sep 27, 2008

Chamitoff performs a 3.5 hour run with the SPHERES Payload in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 17

ISS017-E-017318 (27 Sept. 2008) --- Astronaut Greg Chamitoff, Expedition 17 flight engineer, uses a computer while...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040789 (17 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05728 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist, works with...

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NASA image: Tanner performs first EVA during STS 115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Tanner performs first EVA during STS 115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05539 (12 Sept. 2006) --- It was "installation day" on the International Space Station on Sept. 12, 2006. The...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Nov 16, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-126 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-008539 (16 Nov. 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin, part of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edward White during first EVA performed during Gemini 4 flight
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Jun 3, 1965

Astronaut Edward White during first EVA performed during Gemini 4 flight

S65-34635 (3 June 1965) --- Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot on the Gemini-Titan 4 spaceflight, is shown during...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040791 (17 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a blanket of clouds, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in this...

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NASA image: Tanner performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Tanner performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05692 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner (top center), STS-115 mission specialist, works near the...

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NASA image: Tanner performs first EVA during STS 115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Tanner performs first EVA during STS 115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05532 (12 Sept. 2006) --- It was "installation day" on the International Space Station on Sept. 12, 2006. The...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 Joint Operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 Joint Operations

S115-E-05758 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist, pauses for a...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040597 (17 March 2009) --- An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin, part...

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NASA image: Chiao works at the SSRMS workstation as he performs Robotic Handover OPS during Expedition 9/10 joint OPS
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Oct 18, 2004

Chiao works at the SSRMS workstation as he performs Robotic Handover OPS during Expedition 9/10 joint OPS

ISS009-E-29106 (18 October 2004) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040832 (17 March 2009) --- A close-up view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery's nose was provided...

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NASA image: Foale performs Hand Posture Analysis (HPA) experiment OPS in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Apr 15, 2004

Foale performs Hand Posture Analysis (HPA) experiment OPS in U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-21610 (15 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040790 (17 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, Space Shuttle Discovery is featured in...

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NASA image: Fincke performs EMU water sample and flushing operations in the A/L during Expedition 9
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Oct 13, 2004

Fincke performs EMU water sample and flushing operations in the A/L during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-28556 (13 October 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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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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