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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: PLT Polansky helps crewmember with his EMU boot
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Feb 14, 2001

PLT Polansky helps crewmember with his EMU boot

STS98-E-5220 (14 February 2001) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, pilot, assists one of the STS-98 space walkers with...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports Samaritan Purse's COVID-19 Aid Work
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Jan 11, 2021

NASA Armstrong Supports Samaritan Purse's COVID-19 Aid Work

Samaritan Purse landed its DC-8 at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, to...

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Sep 18, 2025

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jsc2025e075866 (September 25, 2025) -- A photograph of the circular test for part of the Test facility for...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew during Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training in CCT II mockup.
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Jan 29, 2008

STS-125 Crew during Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training in CCT II mockup.

JSC2008-E-008449 (29 Jan. 2008) --- Astronaut Michael J. Massimino, STS-125 mission specialist, dons a training...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew members Mike Fincke, Drew Feustel and Greg Chamitoff performing EVA Tile Repair Training.
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Jan 28, 2010

STS-134 crew members Mike Fincke, Drew Feustel and Greg Chamitoff performing EVA Tile Repair Training.

JSC2010-E-014766 (28 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Michael Fincke (left), STS-134 mission specialist, participates...

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NASA image: Artemis flag raising at NASA Headquarters
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Nov 23, 2022

Artemis flag raising at NASA Headquarters

Artemis Mission Development Manager Mike Sarafin, Artemis Mission Integration Manager Sheela Logan, and Assistant...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn is suited up at Cape Canaveral during MA-6 activities
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Feb 1, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn is suited up at Cape Canaveral during MA-6 activities

S64-14843 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 6 Earth-orbital space mission, is...

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NASA image: STS-101 preflight water survival bailout training at the NBL
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Sep 8, 1999

STS-101 preflight water survival bailout training at the NBL

S99-11105 (9 September 1999) --- A suit technician (out of frame) assists astronaut Edward T. Lu, mission...

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NASA image: Robotic Surgery Tech Demo
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Sep 14, 2023

Robotic Surgery Tech Demo

jsc2024e005977 (9/14/2023) --- MIRA, Virtual Incision’s miniaturized robotic assisted surgery system, is pictured in...

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NASA image: Astrobee
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Apr 30, 2019

Astrobee

iss059e038095 (April 30, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain works inside the Japanese Kibo laboratory module...

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NASA image: Artemis flag raising at NASA Headquarters
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Nov 23, 2022

Artemis flag raising at NASA Headquarters

Artemis Mission Development Manager Mike Sarafin, Artemis Mission Integration Manager Sheela Logan, and Assistant...

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NASA image: jsc2013e027453
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Apr 25, 2013

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PHOTO DATE: 25 April 2013 LOCATION: Bldg. 7, SSATA Chamber SUBJECT: Astronaut Mike Hopkins during SSATA ISS...

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Jun 15, 2023

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iss069e022428 (June 15, 2023) --- NASA astronaut Frank Rubio (center) assists NASA astronauts (at left and right)...

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NASA image: Artemis flag raising at NASA Headquarters
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Nov 23, 2022

Artemis flag raising at NASA Headquarters

Artemis Mission Development Manager Mike Sarafin, Artemis Mission Integration Manager Sheela Logan, and Assistant...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary Open House
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Jun 2, 2011

50th Anniversary Open House

Stennis Space Center Education Office Director Katie Wallace (left) assists a young visitor at an activity table...

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NASA image: STS-106 crew trains in building 9
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Mar 1, 2000

STS-106 crew trains in building 9

JSC2000-02220 (March 2000) --- Erin Traina, a suit technician for United Space Alliance (USA), assists astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-65C-02408
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Apr 14, 1965

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mr. A. Siepert, assistant director, NASA-KSC, signs the last major beam autographed by...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit points a camera outside a window for a sun photography session
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Dec 7, 2024

Astronaut Don Pettit points a camera outside a window for a sun photography session

iss072e350819 (Dec. 7, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit points a camera outside...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Mar 28, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

Artemis II Assistant Launch Director Jeremy Graeber, is seen as teams meet for the Artemis II launch countdown...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Mar 28, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

Artemis II Assistant Launch Director Jeremy Graeber, is seen as teams meet for the Artemis II launch countdown...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Activity suitup procedures during STS-80 mission
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Nov 28, 1996

Extravehicular Activity suitup procedures during STS-80 mission

STS080-312-027 (28 Nov. 1996) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan uses the assistance of astronaut Story Musgrave (out...

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NASA image: STS-97 crewmembers participate in training and preflight activities
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Jul 15, 1999

STS-97 crewmembers participate in training and preflight activities

S99-07621 (15 July 1999) --- Astronaut Marc Garneau, mission specialist representing the Canadian Space Agency,...

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Feb 28, 2021

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iss064e038567 (Feb. 28, 2021) --- NASA astronauts Victor Glover (left) and Kate Rubins (right) are pictured in their...

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NASA image: FROGMEN - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - ATLANTIC
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Nov 15, 1966

FROGMEN - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - ATLANTIC

S66-59987 (15 Nov. 1966) --- A Navy frogman leaps from a recovery helicopter into the water to assist in the...

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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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