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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: Ham and Bowen in the FD on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 23, 2010

Ham and Bowen in the FD on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012202 (23 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Ken Ham, STS-132 commander, occupies the commander?s station on the...

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NASA image: Lindsey, on aft flight deck
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Mar 7, 2011

Lindsey, on aft flight deck

S133-E-010345 (7 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Steve Lindsey, STS-133 commander, reads a procedures checklist on...

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

Hurley on Aft Flight Deck

S135-E-006317 (9 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, STS-135 pilot, is pictured on the aft flight deck of the...

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NASA image: Sun-Earth Day
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Apr 11, 2007

Sun-Earth Day

Michael Sandras, a member of the Pontchartrain Astronomical Society, explains his solar telescope to students of...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Newman with latch hook for tether device
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Sep 19, 1993

Astronaut James Newman with latch hook for tether device

STS051-26-002 (12-22 Sept 1993) --- Astronaut James H. Newman, mission specialist, shows off a latch hook for a...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 12, 1995

Around Marshall

Astronauts Tamara Jernigan (#1) and David Wolf (#2) are training in the Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) at Marshall...

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NASA image: View of STS-125 MS4 Massimino prior to the start of EVA4
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May 17, 2009

View of STS-125 MS4 Massimino prior to the start of EVA4

S125-E-009398 (17 May 2009) --- Astronaut Mike Massimino, STS-125 mission specialist, attired in his Extravehicular...

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NASA image: Mastracchio, Anderson and Poindexter on Middeck (MDDK)
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Apr 6, 2010

Mastracchio, Anderson and Poindexter on Middeck (MDDK)

S131-E-007159 (6 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter (right), STS-131 commander; along with astronauts...

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

Ferguson on Aft Flight Deck

S135-E-006395 (9 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is pictured on the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 8, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

The shadows of astronauts Piers J. Sellers and Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialists, who are anchored to...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Preparations in Joint Airlock Quest
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Mar 23, 2009

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Preparations in Joint Airlock Quest

ISS018-E-042704 (23 March 2009) --- Astronaut Richard Arnold, STS-119 mission specialist, attired in his...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Aug 23, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-024155 (30 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams (center frame) and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: SPHINX (SPaceflight of Huvec: an Integrated eXperiment) Biobox kit
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Oct 31, 2010

SPHINX (SPaceflight of Huvec: an Integrated eXperiment) Biobox kit

ISS025-E-010146 (31 Oct. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly (left) and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka, both...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 2). Flight Director: Richard LaBrode
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May 12, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 2). Flight Director: Richard LaBrode

JSC2009-E-119397 (12 May 2009) --- Flight directors Rick LaBrode (left) and Chris Edelen monitor data at their...

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NASA image: Hoshide on Flight deck
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Jun 1, 2008

Hoshide on Flight deck

S124-E-005413 (1 June 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, STS-124 mission...

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NASA image: STS-55 crewmembers repair waste water tank under OV-102's middeck subfloor
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 crewmembers repair waste water tank under OV-102's middeck subfloor

STS055-39-036 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Astronaut Terence T. (Tom) Henricks, pilot, uses a spotlight and pen to...

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NASA image: Candid views of Glenn with water bubbles on middeck
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Oct 31, 1998

Candid views of Glenn with water bubbles on middeck

STS095-E-5195 (31 Oct. 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr., STS-95 payload specialist, is pictured with a water...

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NASA image: View of the Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS
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May 21, 2011

View of the Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS

S134-E-008186 (21 May 2011) --- The docked space shuttle Endeavour is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 1, 2016

Center Director's Update

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit facility at the Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex, a guest is briefed on...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo X (Apollo Mission Simulator [AMS]) - KSC
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Apr 5, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo X (Apollo Mission Simulator [AMS]) - KSC

S69-32788 (3 April 1969) --- Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 10 prime crew command module pilot, participates in...

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NASA image: Antonelli, Acaba and Arnold on middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 25, 2009

Antonelli, Acaba and Arnold on middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-008479 (25 March 2009) --- Astronauts Joseph Acaba (left) and Richard Arnold (top), both STS-119 mission...

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NASA image: Fuglesang in European Laboratory Columbus with ESA 3D Camera
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Sep 4, 2009

Fuglesang in European Laboratory Columbus with ESA 3D Camera

s128e007327 (4 Sept. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-128 mission specialists, gets...

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NASA image: Drew exercises on middeck
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Feb 26, 2011

Drew exercises on middeck

S133-E-006720 (26 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-133 mission specialist, is pictured on the middeck...

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NASA image: Phillips and Acaba work with LiOH cartridges on Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 25, 2009

Phillips and Acaba work with LiOH cartridges on Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-008447 (25 March 2009) --- Astronaut John Phillips (left) and Joseph Acaba, both STS-119 mission specialists,...

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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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