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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: Kopra signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

Kopra signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations

S127-E-008609 (25 July 2009) --- Flight day 11 activities for the joint shuttle-station crews included the...

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NASA image: Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)
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May 21, 1991

Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)

Labeled cutaway line drawing of the Shuttle extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) identifies its various components and...

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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: 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: iss067e034910
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Apr 28, 2022

iss067e034910

iss067e034910 (April 28, 2022) --- Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev are pictured attached to the...

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NASA image: STS-115 MS Stefanyshyn-Piper on Atlantis Middeck
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Sep 10, 2006

STS-115 MS Stefanyshyn-Piper on Atlantis Middeck

S115-E-05312 (10 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist, refers to a...

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NASA image: Kazakhstan's North Aral Sea
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Sep 30, 2024

Kazakhstan's North Aral Sea

iss072e007018 (Oct. 1, 2024) --- Kazakhstan's North Aral Sea, once a part of the South Aral Sea before agricultural...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during EVA-4
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May 27, 2011

Exterior view of the ISS taken during EVA-4

ISS028-E-005671 (27 May 2011) --- A bright sun, a portion of the International Space Station and Earth?s horizon are...

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NASA image: Hawley controls the RMS arm from the flight deck during EVA on Flight Day 6
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Feb 16, 1997

Hawley controls the RMS arm from the flight deck during EVA on Flight Day 6

S82-E-5568 (16 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Steven A. Hawley, at controls for Remote Manipulator System (RMS), during...

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NASA image: Plant Progress at the PPA
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Apr 17, 2023

Plant Progress at the PPA

Horticulturalists study the use of 3D printed materials as media to grow plants at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on...

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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-024401 (30 Aug. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 32 flight...

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NASA image: TUS-RA removal from the S0 Truss during EVA2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 10, 2006

TUS-RA removal from the S0 Truss during EVA2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06211 (10 July 2006) --- Astronauts Michael E. Fossum and Piers J. Sellers (out of frame), STS-121 mission...

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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

S69-32789 (3 April 1969) --- Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 10 prime crew command module pilot, participates in...

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NASA image: Hoshide and Fossum on middeck
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Jun 2, 2008

Hoshide and Fossum on middeck

S124-E-005484 (1 June 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide (left) and NASA...

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NASA image: Shkaplerov prepares for EVA
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Feb 16, 2012

Shkaplerov prepares for EVA

ISS030-E-078146 (16 Feb. 2012) --- In the International Space Station?s Pirs Docking Compartment, Russian cosmonaut...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

Clare Johnston, 10, and Eden Landis, 3, stare in wonder at the moon rock on display at the INFINITY at NASA Stennis...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao practices using a range finder during a dress rehearsal...

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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-024223 (30 Aug. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide and NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during MSS/EVAA TEAM training in Virtual Reality Lab
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Oct 1, 2010

STS-133 crew during MSS/EVAA TEAM training in Virtual Reality Lab

JSC2010-E-170877 (1 Oct. 2010) --- A large monitor is featured in this image during STS-133 crew members? training...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: Richards in the flight deck
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Mar 9, 2001

Richards in the flight deck

STS102-E-5010 (9 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, temporarily occupies the...

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

Magnus on Aft Flight Deck

S135-E-006312 (9 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, is pictured on the aft...

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NASA image: View of MS5 Feustel posing for a photo in the Middeck prior to EVA1
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May 14, 2009

View of MS5 Feustel posing for a photo in the Middeck prior to EVA1

S125-E-007289 (14 May 2009) --- Astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-125 mission specialist, wearing the liquid cooling and...

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NASA image: iss067e034905
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Apr 28, 2022

iss067e034905

iss067e034905 (April 28, 2022) --- Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev are pictured attached to the...

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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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