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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: X-1A in flight with flight data superimposed
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Dec 12, 1953

X-1A in flight with flight data superimposed

This photo of the X-1A includes graphs of the flight data from Maj. Charles E. Yeager's Mach 2.44 flight on December...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0045
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Jan 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After the landing of the Virgin Atlantic Airways GlobalFlyer aircraft at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0047
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Jan 12, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pilot Steve Fossett talks to the media after his landing of the Virgin Atlantic Airways...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1126
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Sep 26, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute is deployed as the orbiter Atlantis swoops down on Runway 15 of KSC's...

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NASA image: Ferguson Troubleshoots GPC 3
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Jul 11, 2011

Ferguson Troubleshoots GPC 3

S135-E-007350 (11 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 mission commander, toggles switches on the...

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NASA image: Typhoon seen during the STS-79 mission
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Sep 20, 1996

Typhoon seen during the STS-79 mission

STS079-E-5100 (20 September 1996) --- The crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis was able to track the large Typhoon...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

A horse drawn caisson carries former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn to his final resting place during the...

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NASA image: STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, makes night landing on runway 22 at EAFB, California
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 Columbia, OV-102, makes night landing on runway 22 at EAFB, California

STS-32 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, is captured as its main landing gear (MLG) touches down on runway 22 at...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Linnehan with laser range finder on aft flight deck
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Mar 2, 2002

STS-109 MS Linnehan with laser range finder on aft flight deck

STS109-E-5003 (3 March 2002) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, uses a laser ranging device...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-4 - RECOVERY (USS NEW ORLEANS)
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Feb 8, 1974

SKYLAB (SL)-4 - RECOVERY (USS NEW ORLEANS)

S74-17744 (8 Feb. 1974) --- The crewmen of the third and final manned Skylab mission relax on the USS New Orleans,...

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NASA image: Voss unpacks stowage bags in Destiny module
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May 3, 2001

Voss unpacks stowage bags in Destiny module

ISS002-E-5246 (03 May 2001) --- Astronaut James S. Voss (left), Expedition Two flight engineer, unpacks a stowage...

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NASA image: jsc2017e049162
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Apr 24, 2017

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jsc2017e049162 (April 24, 2017) --- Flight Director Brian Smith, Capcom Astronaut Jessica Meir along with Astronaut...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

Lyn Glenn, center, and David Glenn, right, daughter and son of the former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn are...

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NASA image: View of the docking approach of Endeavour taken during Expedition Three
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Dec 7, 2001

View of the docking approach of Endeavour taken during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-8308 (7 December 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour, controlled by the flight crew of STS-108, is...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

A horse drawn caisson carries former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn to his final resting place during the...

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NASA image: OCI Optical Module Integration on Transportation Dolly
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Mar 28, 2022

OCI Optical Module Integration on Transportation Dolly

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is installed on its transportation dolly and prepared for additional integration...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first...

AFRC
NASA image: Bursch on aft flight deck with PGSC's
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Jun 18, 1996

Bursch on aft flight deck with PGSC's

STS077-345-033 (19-29 May 1996) --- Astronaut Daniel W. Bursch, mission specialist, poses with some of the onboard...

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NASA image: Ferguson and Magnus on Atlantis Aft Flight Deck during Rendezvous OPS
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Jul 10, 2011

Ferguson and Magnus on Atlantis Aft Flight Deck during Rendezvous OPS

S135-E-007163 (10 July 2011) – NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, is pictured recording...

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NASA image: iss009e22187
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Sep 11, 2004

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ISS009-E-22187 (11 September 2004) --- This image features the eye of Hurricane Ivan at center, partially framed by...

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NASA image: STS-49 MS Hieb changes ESC batteries on the middeck of OV-105
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May 8, 1992

STS-49 MS Hieb changes ESC batteries on the middeck of OV-105

STS049-S-218 (8 May 1992) --- Astronaut Richard J. Hieb, on Endeavour's middeck, changes batteries on the electronic...

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NASA image: Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended
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Aug 11, 2001

Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended

STS105-E-5037 (11 August 2001) --- One of the STS-105 crew members on the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Cabana and Krikalev on aft flight deck during EVA
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Dec 8, 1998

Cabana and Krikalev on aft flight deck during EVA

S88-E-5063 (12-08-98)--- Sergei Krikalev, left, and Robert D. Cabana team up on Endeavour's flight deck to input...

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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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