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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: Apollo XI Command Module (CM) - Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) - U.S.S. Hornet
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Jul 24, 1969

Apollo XI Command Module (CM) - Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) - U.S.S. Hornet

S69-40758 (24 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 spacecraft Command Module (CM) and the Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF)...

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NASA image: Commander Wilcutt and MS Malenchenko working in Node 1 during STS-106
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Sep 12, 2000

Commander Wilcutt and MS Malenchenko working in Node 1 during STS-106

S106-E-5122 (12 September) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt (left), mission commander, and cosmonaut Yuri I....

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NASA image: STS-93 Commander Collins and Pilot Ashby working on the middeck of Columbia
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Nov 18, 2013

STS-93 Commander Collins and Pilot Ashby working on the middeck of Columbia

STS093-309-027 (23-27 July 1999) --- Astronauts Eileen M. Collins, mission commander; and Jeffrey S. Ashby, pilot,...

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NASA image: STS-40 Commander O'Connor with trainer outside JSC's Full Fuselage Trainer
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Jun 11, 1990

STS-40 Commander O'Connor with trainer outside JSC's Full Fuselage Trainer

S90-41366 (11 June 1990) --- Astronaut Bryan D. O'Connor, STS-40 mission commander, talks with Elizabeth Youmans of...

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NASA image: View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
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Apr 17, 1970

View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules

AS13-58-8464 (17 April 1970) --- This view of the severely damaged Apollo 13 Service Module (SM) was photographed...

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NASA image: Astronauts Akers and Readdy with Mir 22 commander Korzun in Base Block
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Sep 19, 1996

Astronauts Akers and Readdy with Mir 22 commander Korzun in Base Block

STS79-E-5088 (19 September 1996) --- Left to right, Valeri G. Korzun, Thomas D. Akers and William F. Readdy discuss...

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NASA image: Commander Wilcutt removes restraining bolts in Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 12, 2000

Commander Wilcutt removes restraining bolts in Zvezda during STS-106

STS106-389-023 (8-20 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, STS-106 commander, uses a drill during...

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NASA image: Skylab 2 Farewell View from the Departing Skylab Command/Service Module
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Jun 22, 1973

Skylab 2 Farewell View from the Departing Skylab Command/Service Module

SL2-07-651 (22 June 1973) --- This overhead view of the Skylab Space Station was taken from the Departing Skylab...

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NASA image: Art Concept - Apollo VIII - Command Module (CM) - Re-Entry Orientation
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Jan 1, 1968

Art Concept - Apollo VIII - Command Module (CM) - Re-Entry Orientation

S68-55292 (August 1968) --- A North American Rockwell Corporation artist's concept depicting the Apollo Command...

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NASA image: Commander Wilcutt poses for a photo on Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 13, 2000

Commander Wilcutt poses for a photo on Zvezda during STS-106

S106-E-5192 (13 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, mission commander, displays a pleasant...

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NASA image: Flight Engineer Pettit and Commander Bowersox work in tandem on a session of EVA
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Apr 8, 2003

Flight Engineer Pettit and Commander Bowersox work in tandem on a session of EVA

ISS006-E-46368 (8 April 2003) --- Astronauts Donald R. Pettit (left), Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, and...

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NASA image: TRAINING - (WATER EGRESS)(GT-6 COMMAND PILOT)(CLOSEUP SUITED)
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Aug 23, 1965

TRAINING - (WATER EGRESS)(GT-6 COMMAND PILOT)(CLOSEUP SUITED)

S65-43967 (23 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., Gemini-6 prime crew command pilot, is pictured onboard...

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NASA image: STS-36 Commander Creighton uses 70mm HASSELBLAD camera on flight deck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Commander Creighton uses 70mm HASSELBLAD camera on flight deck

STS036-01-014 (28 Feb-3 Mar 1990) --- Astronaut John O. Creighton, STS-36 mission commander, aims a 70mm Hasselblad...

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NASA image: Skylab 2 Farewell View from the Departing Skylab Command/Service Module
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Jun 22, 1973

Skylab 2 Farewell View from the Departing Skylab Command/Service Module

SL2-07-667 (22 June 1973) --- This overhead view of the Skylab Space Station was taken from the Departing Skylab...

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NASA image: MS Peterson eats while reviewing procedures with Commander Weitz on middeck
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Apr 9, 1983

MS Peterson eats while reviewing procedures with Commander Weitz on middeck

STS006-06-456 (4-9 April 1983) --- Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, STS-6 commander, points out an item in the crew activity...

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NASA image: STS-115 Commander Jett on the FD of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it approaches the ISS
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Sep 11, 2006

STS-115 Commander Jett on the FD of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it approaches the ISS

S115-E-05352 (11 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Brent W. Jett Jr., STS-115 commander, sits in the port seat on the flight...

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NASA image: Candid views of STS-81 commander and pilot on flight deck
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Jan 12, 1997

Candid views of STS-81 commander and pilot on flight deck

STS081-E-05091 (12 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Michael A. Baker, mission commander, prepares to retrieve a temporarily...

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NASA image: Rominger conducts a burn from the commander's forward flight deck station
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Dec 27, 1996

Rominger conducts a burn from the commander's forward flight deck station

STS080-341-032 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger, STS-80 pilot, occupies the commander's station...

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NASA image: Mission commander Readdy and astronaut Lucid on aft flight deck
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Sep 19, 1996

Mission commander Readdy and astronaut Lucid on aft flight deck

STS79-E-5078 (19 September 1996) --- Astronaut and cosmonaut guest researcher Shannon W. Lucid sees her first...

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NASA image: Commander Young reviews clipboard notes and procedures on forward flight deck
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Apr 14, 1981

Commander Young reviews clipboard notes and procedures on forward flight deck

STS001-07-540 (12-14 April 1981) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander, is seated at his left side station in the...

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NASA image: Commander Wilcutt and MS Burbank work on Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 13, 2000

Commander Wilcutt and MS Burbank work on Zvezda during STS-106

S106-E-5189 (13 September 2000) --- Astronauts Daniel C. Burbank (left), mission specialist, and Terrence W....

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NASA image: STS-55 Commander Nagel and Pilot Henricks participate in KSC preflight tests
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Nov 4, 1992

STS-55 Commander Nagel and Pilot Henricks participate in KSC preflight tests

S93-29830 (4 Nov 1992) --- Inside the Spacelab D-2 module in the Operations and Checkout Building high bay, STS-55...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 / 17 Change of Command Ceremony in Node 1
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Apr 17, 2008

Expedition 16 / 17 Change of Command Ceremony in Node 1

ISS016-E-036379 (17 April 2008) --- NASA astronauts Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander; Garrett Reisman (left),...

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NASA image: View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
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Apr 17, 1970

View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules

AS13-59-8562 (17 April 1970) --- This view of the Apollo 13 Lunar Module (LM) was photographed from the Command...

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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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