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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: Marshburn gives Vinogradov a haircut in Node 1
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Apr 28, 2013

Marshburn gives Vinogradov a haircut in Node 1

ISS035-E-030128 (28 April 2013) --- Most of the six Expedition 35 crew members got haircuts on April 28 in the Unity...

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NASA image: Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS
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May 31, 2012

Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS

ISS031-E-079317 (31 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 22, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

An audience member takes a photo as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks during a multilateral meeting of the...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine meet with Giorgio Saccoccia Head...

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Jan 10, 2024

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OSIRIS REx curation team attempting to remove the two stuck fasteners that are currently prohibiting the complete...

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NASA image: NASA, Australian Space Agency Collaborate on Earth Science
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Apr 4, 2022

NASA, Australian Space Agency Collaborate on Earth Science

Australian Space Agency Head Enrico Palermo, left, and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, shake hands after...

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Aug 3, 2021

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iss065e216078 (Aug. 10, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: What's Up: May 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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May 1, 2020

What's Up: May 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What astronomy highlights can you see in the sky in May 2020? Finding yourself longing for open spaces? With so many...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Launch Day
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Apr 13, 2005

Expedition 11 Launch Day

Expedition 11 crew Commander Sergei Krikalev places the Expedition 11 crew logo onboard the prime crew bus as they...

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NASA image: View of the Dragon Spacecraft
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May 30, 2012

View of the Dragon Spacecraft

ISS031-E-079555 (30 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured during its final hours of being docked...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

A student asks NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine a question during a Heads of Agency interactive session with...

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Apr 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After launch, the Delta II rocket carrying the Gravity Probe B spacecraft pitches over...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 22, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Swedish National Space Agency Director General, Anna Rathsman, speaks to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine during a...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-1339
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Sep 4, 1990

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The space shuttle Discovery heads out of the VAB to Launch Pad 39B. Discovery is set to...

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NASA image: Liftoffs - Cape
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Jan 1, 1961

Liftoffs - Cape

S61-01908 (5 May 1961) --- This is the launch of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) spacecraft from Cape Canaveral on a...

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NASA image: iss067e381585
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Sep 26, 2022

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iss067e381585 (Sept. 26, 2022) --- Hurricane Ian is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 258...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon undocking from the International Space Station
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May 18, 2014

SpaceX Dragon undocking from the International Space Station

ISS040-E-000418 (18 May 2014) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released...

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NASA image: LRC-1969-B701_P-07140
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Sep 24, 1969

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Donald Hewes at Lunar Landing Research Facility (LLRF). Donald Hewes, head of the Spacecraft Research Branch,...

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NASA image: Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction
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Dec 17, 2020

Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction

Saturn, top, and Jupiter, bottom, are seen after sunset from Alexandria, Va., Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. The two...

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NASA image: Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS
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May 31, 2012

Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS

ISS031-E-080770 (31 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the...

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NASA image: Flight Day 8: Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures the Moon
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Nov 23, 2022

Flight Day 8: Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures the Moon

art001e000466 (Nov. 23, 2022) – On flight day 8 of the Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera snapped...

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NASA image: Dragon Departure
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Oct 28, 2012

Dragon Departure

ISS033-E-016526 (28 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 5, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-038897 (5 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: jsc2024e002001
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Jan 10, 2024

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OSIRIS REx curation team attempting to remove the two stuck fasteners that are currently prohibiting the complete...

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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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