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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: Acaba and Antonelli on Flight Deck (FD) during OBSS Late Inspection OPS
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Mar 26, 2009

Acaba and Antonelli on Flight Deck (FD) during OBSS Late Inspection OPS

S119-E-010747 (26 March 2009) --- Astronauts Tony Antonelli (center), STS-119 pilot; Joseph Acaba, mission...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 1). Flight Director: Anthony Ceccacci
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 1). Flight Director: Anthony Ceccacci

JSC2009-E-120480 (14 May 2009) --- Tomas Gonzalez-Torres, STS-125 lead spacewalk officer, monitors data at his...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-076
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Oct 1, 2011

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Space Farm 7 Program; NASA Day at the Dell'osso Family Farm, Lathrop,CA for the opening of the Kepler Corn Maze....

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 PRIME CREW - SIMULATION - ASTRONAUTS GRISSOM & YOUNG - MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - MSC
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Feb 26, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 PRIME CREW - SIMULATION - ASTRONAUTS GRISSOM & YOUNG - MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - MSC

S65-14547 (26 Feb. 1965) --- The Gemini-Titan 3 prime crew, astronauts Virgil I. Grissom (left), command pilot, and...

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NASA image: NASA Attends Blue Angels Airshow
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Nov 1, 2024

NASA Attends Blue Angels Airshow

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation at the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show...

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NASA image: Tani on MDDK
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Feb 18, 2008

Tani on MDDK

S122-E-011215 (18 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, STS-122 mission specialist, holds a bag of candy while...

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NASA image: Ferguson places Mission Patch in SM
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Nov 27, 2008

Ferguson places Mission Patch in SM

S126-E-012202 (27 Nov. 2008) --- Part of the final activities between the crews of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and...

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NASA image: Kimbrough and Magnus on MDDK
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Nov 16, 2008

Kimbrough and Magnus on MDDK

S126-E-007618 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Sandra Magnus, both STS-126 mission specialists, are...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-126
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Jul 19, 2009

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MoonFest: From Apollo to LCROSS and Beyond public event at NASA'S Ames Researc Center, Moffett Field, Calif. The day...

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NASA image: P6 Truss solar array, SABB and PV Radiator  seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

P6 Truss solar array, SABB and PV Radiator seen during EVA 3

Photograph documenting the P6 Truss Solar Array Wing (SAW), Mast Canisters, Photovoltaic (PV) Radiator and Solar...

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NASA image: Lonchakov and Usachev work on TVIS in Zvezda during STS-100's visit
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Apr 28, 2001

Lonchakov and Usachev work on TVIS in Zvezda during STS-100's visit

STS100-345-028 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Cosmonauts Yuri V. Lonchakov (foreground), STS-100 mission specialist, and...

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NASA image: View of Morgan in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118
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Aug 11, 2007

View of Morgan in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118-E-06834 (11 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Barbara R. Morgan, STS-118 mission specialist, pauses for a photo while...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel poses for a photo in the Airlock prior to EVA3
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May 16, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel poses for a photo in the Airlock prior to EVA3

S125-E-007928 (16 May 2009) --- Astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-125 mission specialist, attired in his Extravehicular...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console During HST Grapple - Orbit 1. Flight Director: Tony Ceccacci
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May 13, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console During HST Grapple - Orbit 1. Flight Director: Tony Ceccacci

JSC2009-E-119632 (13 May 2009) --- Flight director Tony Ceccacci and astronaut Dan Burbank (background), STS-125...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 Joint Operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS-115 / Expedition 13 Joint Operations

S115-E-05760 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist, waves to the...

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NASA image: Zamka, Robinson and Virts on FD
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Feb 9, 2010

Zamka, Robinson and Virts on FD

S130-E-005320 (8 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronauts George Zamka (left background), STS-130 commander; Terry Virts...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember
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Dec 20, 2006

Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember

S116-E-07308 (19 Dec. 2006) --- The Aurora Borealis, also known as "northern lights", is featured in this photograph...

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NASA image: Hurley and Ferguson on Aft Flight Deck
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Jul 9, 2011

Hurley and Ferguson on Aft Flight Deck

S135-E-006315 (9 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, is pictured at controls on the aft flight...

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NASA image: Reilly uses communication equipment in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Atlantis during Joint Operations
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Jun 17, 2007

Reilly uses communication equipment in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Atlantis during Joint Operations

S117-E-07719 (17 June 2007) --- On the flight deck of Space Shuttle Atlantis, astronaut Jim Reilly, STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: Kelly on Flight deck
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Jun 1, 2008

Kelly on Flight deck

S124-E-005407 (1 June 2008) --- Astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-124 commander, takes a moment for a photo near the...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS2 McArthur works with the LiOH Cannisters on the Middeck
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May 19, 2009

STS-125 MS2 McArthur works with the LiOH Cannisters on the Middeck

S125-E-011510 (19 May 2009) --- Astronaut Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist, works with lithium hydroxide...

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NASA image: Swanson uses communication equipment in the A/L during Joint Operations
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Jun 12, 2007

Swanson uses communication equipment in the A/L during Joint Operations

S117-E-07099 (12 June 2007) --- Astronaut Steven Swanson, STS-117 mission specialist, uses a communication system in...

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NASA image: Ham Video Commissioning in Columbus
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Apr 13, 2014

Ham Video Commissioning in Columbus

Documentation of the Ham Video unit installed in the Columbus European Laboratory. Part number (P/N) is...

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NASA image: Walheim during EVA 3
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Feb 15, 2008

Walheim during EVA 3

S122-E-008954 (15 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Rex Walheim, mission specialist, works on the new Columbus laboratory's...

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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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