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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 27 Docking
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Apr 6, 2011

Expedition 27 Docking

Oksana Samokutyaev, far left, wife of Expedition 27 Soyuz Commander Alexander Samokutyaev, is seen at Russian...

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NASA image: Post-launch Status Briefing for Northrup Grumman Mission to Space Station
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Apr 17, 2019

Post-launch Status Briefing for Northrup Grumman Mission to Space Station

Following the launch to the International Space Station of Northrop Grumman’s unpiloted Cygnus cargo spacecraft,...

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NASA image: The crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission
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Feb 20, 2025

The crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission

jsc2025e012278 - (February 25, 2025) ---The crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission (from left) mission...

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NASA image: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

Kennedy Space Center Associate Director Kelvin Manning, far left, moderates questions to NASA and European Space...

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NASA image: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) senior managers answer questions during a "Powering Exploration Mission-1"...

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NASA image: A Commercial Resupply Mission Heads to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – August 4, 2023
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Aug 4, 2023

A Commercial Resupply Mission Heads to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – August 4, 2023

A commercial resupply mission heads to the space station, a key piece of hardware for a future Moon mission is on...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090747 (Dec. 1, 2022): Flight controllers Doug Haskovec and Amar Ollero at the mechanical and power officer...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC
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Oct 2, 1988

STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC

STS026-S-101 (2 Oct 1988) --- Flight controllers in the Johnson Space Center?s mission control center listen to a...

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NASA image: Personnel - Gemini-Titan (GT)-10 - Mission Control Center (MCC) - MSC
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Jul 18, 1966

Personnel - Gemini-Titan (GT)-10 - Mission Control Center (MCC) - MSC

S66-43377 (18 July 1966) --- Standing at the flight director's console, viewing the Gemini-10 flight display in the...

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NASA image: STS-120 Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski (left) and Paolo Ne
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Nov 7, 2007

STS-120 Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski (left) and Paolo Ne

STS-120 Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski (left) and Paolo Nespoli talk before their return to flight to Houston....

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC
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Oct 2, 1988

STS-26 Mission Control Center (MCC) activity at JSC

Flight controllers in JSC's Mission Control Center (MCC) Bldg 30 flight control room (FCR) listen to a presentation...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090746 (Dec. 1, 2022): Flight controller Todd Quasny at the command and data handling console in Houston’s...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090759 (Dec. 1, 2022): Flight controllers Steve Sides and Brian Crisp at the instrumentation and...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090757 (Dec. 1, 2022): Flight controller Joel Appel (right) at the propulsion console in Houston’s Mission...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090764 (Dec. 1, 2022): Flight controller Jason Helms at the guidance, navigation and control console in...

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NASA image: Artemis II to the Moon Launch to Splashdown (NASA Mission Animation)
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Feb 10, 2025

Artemis II to the Moon Launch to Splashdown (NASA Mission Animation)

The Artemis II mission, slated to launch early 2026, will fly four astronauts around the Moon. This mission will...

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NASA image: A New Name and New Journey for an Asteroid Mission on This Week @NASA – December 29, 2023
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Dec 29, 2023

A New Name and New Journey for an Asteroid Mission on This Week @NASA – December 29, 2023

A new name and new journey for an asteroid mission, testing the self-flying capabilities of some drones, and test...

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NASA image: The Second All-Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 26, 2023
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May 26, 2023

The Second All-Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 26, 2023

The second all-private astronaut mission to the space station, completing the set of tiny severe weather trackers,...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission shirt is seen drying in the mid-day sun outside the Sun Pearl...

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NASA image: 41-C mission specialists reapir captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 11, 1984

41-C mission specialists reapir captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-37-1711 (11 April 1984) --- The two mission specialist-EVA participants of Flight 41-C share a repair task at...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Astronaut Frank Rubio Discusses Record Breaking Mission with Media - Sept. 19, 2023
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Sep 19, 2023

Expedition 69 Astronaut Frank Rubio Discusses Record Breaking Mission with Media - Sept. 19, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio of NASA answered questions and...

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NASA image: The Latest Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 19, 2024
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Jan 19, 2024

The Latest Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 19, 2024

The latest private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, preparing to launch more research to the...

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NASA image: SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES RECORD BREAKING MISSION WITH PREVIOUS RECORD HOLDER
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Sep 12, 2023

SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES RECORD BREAKING MISSION WITH PREVIOUS RECORD HOLDER

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio of NASA answered questions about...

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NASA image: Expedition 67 -Axiom Mission 1 Docks to the Space Station - April 9, 2022
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Apr 9, 2022

Expedition 67 -Axiom Mission 1 Docks to the Space Station - April 9, 2022

Axiom Mission 1 astronauts Michael Lopez Algeria, Larry Connor, Mark Pathy, and Eytan Stibbe docked to the zenith...

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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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