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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: Boe on forward flight deck
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Feb 26, 2011

Boe on forward flight deck

S133-E-006168 (25 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Eric Boe, STS-133 pilot, occupies the commander’s station on the...

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NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-8 Training - Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB), OH
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Feb 3, 1966

Gemini-Titan (GT)-8 Training - Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB), OH

S66-20016 (3 Feb. 1966) --- Astronaut David R. Scott holds maneuvering unit while suspended in a weightless state...

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NASA image: Nowak reads a checklist during OBSS berthing operations on STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

Nowak reads a checklist during OBSS berthing operations on STS-121

S121-E-05401 (5 July 2006) --- Astronaut Lisa M. Nowak, STS-121 mission specialist, uses a handy reference manual...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 1, 1971

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph of an astronaut getting the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) ready for exploration of the lunar surface...

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NASA image: STS-125 Preflight Training - EVA RCC Repair
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Apr 2, 2008

STS-125 Preflight Training - EVA RCC Repair

JSC2008-E-031811 (2 April 2008) --- Astronaut Michael T. Good, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in an...

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NASA image: View of MS4 Satcher working on the Flight Deck
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Nov 17, 2009

View of MS4 Satcher working on the Flight Deck

S129-E-006289 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, occupies the...

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NASA image: Capitol Day
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Feb 19, 2009

Capitol Day

Stennis Space Center Director Gene Goldman visits with Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour during NASA Day at the Capitol...

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NASA image: De Winne signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

De Winne signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations

S127-E-008642 (25 July 2009) --- Flight day 11 activities for the joint shuttle-station crews included the...

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NASA image: Mukai gives thumbs up on middeck
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Oct 29, 1998

Mukai gives thumbs up on middeck

STS095-E-5037 (10-29-98) --- Holding a notebook filled with Flight Day 1 activity, payload specialist Chiaki Mukai...

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NASA image: STS-132/ULF4 Flight Controllers on Console
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May 18, 2010

STS-132/ULF4 Flight Controllers on Console

JSC2010-E-081914 (18 May 2010) --- ISS flight director Holly Ridings reviews data at her console in the space...

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NASA image: View of Lunar Roving Vehicle parked at Station 6 by Apollo 16 astronauts
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Dec 13, 1972

View of Lunar Roving Vehicle parked at Station 6 by Apollo 16 astronauts

AS17-140-21494 (13 Dec. 1972) --- This view shows the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) parked by an outcrop of rocks by...

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NASA image: Frick and Walheim on FD during STS-122
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Feb 9, 2008

Frick and Walheim on FD during STS-122

S122-E-007162 (9 Feb. 2008) --- Astronauts Steve Frick (left) and Rex Walheim, STS-122 commander and mission...

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NASA image: Fossum on middeck
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Jun 1, 2008

Fossum on middeck

S124-E-005146 (1 June 2008) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum (right) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

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NASA image: STS-47 view of the Aurora Australis
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 view of the Aurora Australis

STS047-20-015 (12-20 Sept. 1992) --- This 35mm frame represents one of the more spectacular views of Aurora...

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NASA image: Wilson on the Flight Deck during Approach OPS
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Apr 7, 2010

Wilson on the Flight Deck during Approach OPS

S131-E-007274 (7 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, STS-131 mission specialist, uses a handheld laser...

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NASA image: Hire and Patrick on Aft FD
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Feb 8, 2010

Hire and Patrick on Aft FD

S130-E-005232 (8 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Kathryn Hire and Nicholas Patrick, both STS-130 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: Wolf uses camera on the aft FD of Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 17, 2009

Wolf uses camera on the aft FD of Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006639 (17 July 2009) --- Onboard Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronaut Dave Wolf, STS-127 mission...

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NASA image: Arnold on Discovery Middeck (MDDK)
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Mar 16, 2009

Arnold on Discovery Middeck (MDDK)

S119-E-005004 (15 March 2009) --- Astronaut Richard Arnold, STS-119 mission specialist, attired in his shuttle...

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NASA image: Melvin on FD during STS-122
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Feb 8, 2008

Melvin on FD during STS-122

S122-E-006863 (8 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Leland Melvin, STS-122 mission specialist, takes a moment for a photo...

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NASA image: APOLLO X - DUKE, MICHAEL B., DR. - MSC
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May 19, 1969

APOLLO X - DUKE, MICHAEL B., DR. - MSC

S69-34040 (18 May 1969) --- Partial view of activity in the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control...

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NASA image: iss020e038475
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Sep 5, 2009

iss020e038475

ISS020-E-038475 (5 Sept. 2009) --- This scene, showing the forward section of Space Shuttle Discovery while docked...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-035
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Jul 19, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-035

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: STS-127  EVA-3
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Jul 22, 2009

STS-127 EVA-3

ISS020-E-023362 (22 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy waves toward his spacewalking colleague, astronaut...

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NASA image: Lindsey and Boe on forward flight deck
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Mar 7, 2011

Lindsey and Boe on forward flight deck

S133-E-011803 (7 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Steve Lindsey (left), STS-133 commander; and Eric Boe, pilot, are...

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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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