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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 11 Launch Day
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Apr 13, 2005

Expedition 11 Launch Day

Expedition 11 Flight Engineer and NASA Science Officer John Phillips waves from the bus, Thursday, April 14, 2005,...

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NASA image: Cygnus approach
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Jul 16, 2014

Cygnus approach

ISS040-E-068619 (16 July 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Departure
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Mar 26, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Departure

Expedition 65 prime crew member, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, waves goodbye after boarding the bus to his flight...

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NASA image: President Obama Calls International Space Station
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Feb 17, 2010

President Obama Calls International Space Station

U.S. President Barack Obama, accompanied by members of Congress and middle school children, waves as he talks on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure

Expedition 65 NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, left, Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Novitskiy, center, and Pyotr Dubrov...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 26, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 Science Officer and Flight Engineer, waves at media representatives during a tour...

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NASA image: EVA-1 - Smith on HST
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Dec 22, 1999

EVA-1 - Smith on HST

S103-E-5248 (22 December 1999) --- Astronaut Steven L. Smith, payload commander, waves to a crew mate located inside...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure

Expedition 65 NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei waves as he departs the Cosmonaut Hotel to suit-up with Russian...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Press Conference
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Mar 24, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Press Conference

Expedition 65 prime crew member Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy of Roscosmos waves during a press conference prior...

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NASA image: iss060e043194
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Aug 21, 2019

iss060e043194

iss060e043194 (Aug. 21, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan waves as he is photographed during a spacewalk to...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Press Conference
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Mar 24, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Press Conference

Expedition 65 backup crew member Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov of Roscosmos waves during a press conference...

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NASA image: Pride Progress Flag Raising Ceremony at NASA HQ
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Jun 1, 2023

Pride Progress Flag Raising Ceremony at NASA HQ

The Pride Progress Flag is seen waving in the wind following a flag raising ceremony in recognition and celebration...

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NASA image: STS-115 EVA training at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL)
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Sep 26, 2002

STS-115 EVA training at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL)

JSC2002-E-39744 (26 Sept. 2002) --- Astronaut Steven G. MacLean, STS-115 mission specialist representing the...

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NASA image: Krikalev in PMA
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Feb 7, 2001

Krikalev in PMA

STS098-355-017 (7-20 February 2001) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition One flight engineer, waves as he...

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NASA image: Close view of Forrester during EVA
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Aug 16, 2001

Close view of Forrester during EVA

STS105-725-024 (16 August 2001) --- Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester, STS-105 mission specialist, waves at a crew...

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NASA image: President Obama Calls International Space Station
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Feb 17, 2010

President Obama Calls International Space Station

U.S. President Barack Obama, accompanied by members of Congress and middle school children, waves as he talks on the...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 Spacecraft Instruments
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Dec 10, 2018

Voyager 2 Spacecraft Instruments

This illustration of NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft shows the location of the onboard science instruments that are...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure

Expedition 65 NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei waves as he departs the Cosmonaut Hotel to suit-up with Russian...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Preparations for STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2
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Mar 21, 2009

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Preparations for STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2

ISS018-E-041348 (21 March 2009) --- Astronaut Joseph Acaba, STS-119 mission specialist, attired in his...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure

Expedition 65 Russian cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov waves as he departs the Cosmonaut Hotel to suit-up with Russian...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Press Conference
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Mar 24, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Press Conference

Expedition 65 prime crew member Russian cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos waves during a press conference prior to...

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NASA image: Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission
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Jan 16, 1996

Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-393-022 (17 Jan. 1996) --- In the Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay, astronaut Winston E. Scott waves to...

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NASA image: 2013 Inaugural Parade
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Jan 21, 2013

2013 Inaugural Parade

Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill wave as they arrive in the reviewing stand for the inaugural parade,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1792
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Feb 17, 2010

KSC-2010-1792

WASHINGTON - 201002170001HQ - U.S. President Barack Obama, accompanied by members of Congress and middle school...

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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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