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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: Nespoli works on HTV HCP in the JPM
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Jan 11, 2011

Nespoli works on HTV HCP in the JPM

ISS026-E-016954 (11 Jan. 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Artis's Rendition of the International Space Station
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May 1, 2004

Artis's Rendition of the International Space Station

JSC2004-E-23119 (May 2004) --- This artist's rendering depicts the port side of the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Yamazaki on Middeck
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Apr 7, 2010

Yamazaki on Middeck

S131-E-007210 (6 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131 mission...

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NASA image: Mt. Etna, Sicily as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Mt. Etna, Sicily as seen from STS-62

STS062-85-195 (4-18 March 1994) --- A thin plume of steam blows southward from the summit of Mt. Etna, the active...

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NASA image: Olivas in Shuttle Airlock with Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMU)s during STS-128
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Aug 29, 2009

Olivas in Shuttle Airlock with Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMU)s during STS-128

S128-E-006300 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut John “Danny” Olivas, STS-128 mission specialist, poses for a photo while...

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NASA image: STS-129 Crew Members unberth the OBSS
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Nov 17, 2009

STS-129 Crew Members unberth the OBSS

S129-E-006202 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Astronauts Leland Melvin (foreground), STS-129 mission specialist; Charles O....

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center - National
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Feb 21, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center - National

Members of the National Space Council meet in the high bay of the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Lindsey rehydrates drink packet on middeck
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Oct 29, 1998

Lindsey rehydrates drink packet on middeck

STS095-E-5035 (10-29-98) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, pilot, rehydrates a drink at the galley on Discovery's mid...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS enters the airlock on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 MS enters the airlock on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05361 (10 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: NASA Celebrates Earth Day
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Apr 19, 2024

NASA Celebrates Earth Day

Visitors to NASA’s Earth Information Center view exhibits and hands-on activities as NASA celebrates Earth Day,...

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NASA image: Robinson with experiment in Spacehab
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Nov 2, 1998

Robinson with experiment in Spacehab

STS095-E-5102 (2 Nov. 1998) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS-95 mission specialist, with experiment during...

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NASA image: Barratt on middeck
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Feb 25, 2011

Barratt on middeck

S133-E-006027 (25 Feb. 2011) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, STS-133 mission specialist, works out on the bicycle...

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NASA image: Forrester floats through hatch to the MDDK of STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis during Joint Operations
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Jun 13, 2007

Forrester floats through hatch to the MDDK of STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis during Joint Operations

S117-E-07116 (12 June 2007) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-117 mission specialist, floats through a hatch to...

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NASA image: Cassidy in Airlock
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Jun 30, 2013

Cassidy in Airlock

ISS036-E-013069 (30 June 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, works with spacewalk...

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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-006318 (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: Wakata on Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 17, 2009

Wakata on Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-006377 (17 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, STS-119 mission...

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NASA image: NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff

Students at Wheatley Education Campus participate in a rotor motor and wind tunnel activity during a kickoff event...

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NASA image: Fossum and Garan in Node 2
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Jun 7, 2008

Fossum and Garan in Node 2

S124-E-007652 (7 June 2008) --- Astronauts Mike Fossum (foreground) and Ron Garan, both mission specialists, are...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Andrew Feustel works on the Flight Deck during Flight Day 7
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May 17, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Andrew Feustel works on the Flight Deck during Flight Day 7

S125-E-009514 (17 May 2009) --- Astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-125 mission specialist, looks through a window on the...

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NASA image: EVA-20 prep
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Oct 31, 2012

EVA-20 prep

ISS033-E-018390 (1 Nov. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, is pictured in the Quest...

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NASA image: Dutton on Discovery flight deck
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Apr 6, 2010

Dutton on Discovery flight deck

S131-E-006090 (6 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut James P. Dutton Jr., STS-131 pilot, occupies the pilot?s station on...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 68 crew
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Oct 2, 2022

Earth observation taken by Expedition 68 crew

iss068e007429 (Oct. 2, 2022) --- Billy Mitchell Crater Lake and the active volcano Bagana on Papua New Guinea's...

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NASA image: MS Gernhardt on aft flight deck with PGSC
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Apr 12, 2017

MS Gernhardt on aft flight deck with PGSC

S94-E-5009 (6 July 1997) --- Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, one of three mission specialists on the STS-94 mission,...

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NASA image: Hire and Zamka on Aft FD
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Feb 10, 2010

Hire and Zamka on Aft FD

S130-E-006357 (9 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Kathryn Hire, STS-130 mission specialist, is pictured on the aft...

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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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