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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: P4 SAW
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Dec 13, 2006

P4 SAW

S116-E-05956 (12 Dec. 2006) --- A medium close-up view of a solar array wing panel was photographed by a STS-116...

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NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Johnson takes photos on the aft FD during Flight Day 6
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May 16, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Johnson takes photos on the aft FD during Flight Day 6

S125-E-008039 (16 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, uses a still camera at an overhead...

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NASA image: MS Wolf prepares for EVA 2
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Oct 12, 2002

MS Wolf prepares for EVA 2

STS112-E-5239 (12 October 2002) --- Astronaut David A. Wolf, STS-112 mission specialist, is only a helmet donning...

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NASA image: Sellers works at the CO2 Absorber Panel Door in the MDDK during STS-132
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May 15, 2010

Sellers works at the CO2 Absorber Panel Door in the MDDK during STS-132

S132-E-007167 (15 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Piers Sellers, STS-132 mission specialist, works at the Carbon...

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NASA image: Portrait view of Plt Kelly on the middeck
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Dec 20, 1999

Portrait view of Plt Kelly on the middeck

S103-E-5006 (20 December 1999) --- Astronaut Scott J. Kelly, pilot, sorts out some of the supplies for the STS-103...

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NASA image: EVA 3 - Robinson on Canadarm2
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Aug 3, 2005

EVA 3 - Robinson on Canadarm2

S114-E-6642 (3 Aug. 2005) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS-114 mission specialist, anchored to a foot...

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NASA image: NASM Mars Day
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Jul 21, 2017

NASM Mars Day

Visitors direct a robotic ball through a maze at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum Mars...

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NASA image: Flight Day 12: Orion in Yellow
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Nov 27, 2022

Flight Day 12: Orion in Yellow

art001e001451 (Nov. 27, 2022) On flight day 12, the inside of Orion shows the display of the Callisto payload....

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NASA image: Astronaut Grissom - Cabin - "Liberty Bell 7" - Capsule
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Jul 21, 1961

Astronaut Grissom - Cabin - "Liberty Bell 7" - Capsule

S64-10806 (21 July 1961) --- Astronaut Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 4 (MR-4) spaceflight,...

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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-05402 (5 July 2006) --- Astronaut Lisa M. Nowak, STS-121 mission specialist, uses a handy reference manual...

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NASA image: STS-134 Crew Members work on the Flight Deck
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May 30, 2011

STS-134 Crew Members work on the Flight Deck

S134-E-010905 (30 May 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori (left) and NASA astronaut Greg...

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NASA image: EVA 3 - Robinson on Canadarm2
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Aug 3, 2005

EVA 3 - Robinson on Canadarm2

S114-E-6644 (3 August 2005) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS-114 mission specialist, anchored to a foot...

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NASA image: STS-9 MOCR - Frank, M.P. "Pete"
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Dec 14, 2010

STS-9 MOCR - Frank, M.P. "Pete"

s83-46015 Views of the Mission Control Center activity of Eidophor with STS-9 Landing Data; PAO Console ith Steve...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-074
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Oct 1, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-074

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: Angustus Labyrinthus
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Apr 5, 2017

Angustus Labyrinthus

The ridges in this VIS image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft are part of Angustus Labyrinthus. The...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - TRAINING - WEIGHTLESSNESS - PRIME CREW
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Feb 18, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - TRAINING - WEIGHTLESSNESS - PRIME CREW

S66-21409 (18 Feb. 1966) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, in full spacesuit, holds maneuvering unit while suspended in...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - Nanoracks-GITAI Robotic Arm
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Aug 11, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - Nanoracks-GITAI Robotic Arm

jsc2021e036655 (8/11/2021) --- The GITAI team. The GITAI S1 Robotic Arm Tech Demo (Nanoracks-GITAI Robotic Arm)...

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NASA image: Archambault and Wakata on Flight Deck (FD)
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Mar 16, 2009

Archambault and Wakata on Flight Deck (FD)

S119-E-006224 (16 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault (left), STS-119 commander, and Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelein uses communication equipment in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelein uses communication equipment in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05565 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, uses a communication system...

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NASA image: View of docked Shuttle Endeavour
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May 18, 2011

View of docked Shuttle Endeavour

S134-E-007138 (18 May 2011) --- Space shuttle Endeavour docked with the International Space Station is featured in...

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NASA image: Marshburn and Cassidy in the A/L during Joint Operations
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Jul 26, 2009

Marshburn and Cassidy in the A/L during Joint Operations

S127-E-008877 (26 July 2009) --- Astronauts Tom Marshburn (left) and Christopher Cassidy, both STS-127 mission...

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NASA image: Kononenko prepares for EVA
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Feb 16, 2012

Kononenko prepares for EVA

ISS030-E-080211 (16 Feb. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, Expedition 30 flight engineer, is pictured in...

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NASA image: Stennis Hosts Family Day at INFINITY
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Oct 19, 2024

Stennis Hosts Family Day at INFINITY

NASA Stennis’ sitewide employees and their guests attend the annual NASA Stennis Family Day at INFINITY Science...

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NASA image: View of FE Anderson during STS-118/Expedition 15 EVA 4
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Aug 18, 2007

View of FE Anderson during STS-118/Expedition 15 EVA 4

View of Expedition 15 Flight Engineer (FE-2), Clayton Anderson, working to install External Wireless Instrumentation...

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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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