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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: T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington
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Apr 5, 2012

T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington

Two NASA T-38 training jets are seen as they fly over Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2012. NASA, in cooperation...

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NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment and Team
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment and Team

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

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NASA image: Unmanned Aircraft House Hearing
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Feb 15, 2013

Unmanned Aircraft House Hearing

Dr. Gerald Dillingham, Director, Civil Aviation Issues, Government Accounting Office (GAO), talks during a House...

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NASA image: Thomas runs in the Kristall module
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Aug 24, 2016

Thomas runs in the Kristall module

STS091-375-011 (2-12 June 1998) --- Andrew S.W. Thomas makes a treadmill run onboard the Kristall module before...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3539
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in his launch and entry suit, STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter climbs the steps...

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NASA image: Creamer receives award from Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Mar 17, 2010

Creamer receives award from Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-099622 (17 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (right), Expedition 22 commander, presents the...

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NASA image: sts106-s-010
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Sep 8, 2000

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STS106-S-010 (8 Sept. 2000) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is mirrored in nearby marsh waters as it makes its 22nd...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp-1562
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Sep 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Bldg., STS-112 Pilot Pamela A. Melroy gets a close look...

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NASA image: Meet Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, Crew-8 Mission Specialist
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Mar 4, 2024

Meet Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, Crew-8 Mission Specialist

Roscosmos Cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin is a mission specialist for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission. Grebenkin, who...

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NASA image: India’s National Capital Territory of Delhi, home to approximately 34.67 million people
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Sep 21, 2025

India’s National Capital Territory of Delhi, home to approximately 34.67 million people

iss073e0763646 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- India’s National Capital Territory of Delhi, home to approximately 34.67 million...

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NASA image: Official portrait of the ISS Expedition Five crewmembers
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Feb 1, 2002

Official portrait of the ISS Expedition Five crewmembers

ISS005-S-002 (February 2002) --- Cosmonaut Valeri G. Korzun (left), Expedition Five mission commander; astronaut...

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NASA image: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
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Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Dr. Ed Waggoner, program director, Integrated Aviation Systems Program, NASA, speaks at a briefing on the Low Boom...

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NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment and Team
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment and Team

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

GRC
NASA image: T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington
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Apr 5, 2012

T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington

Two NASA T-38 training jets are seen as they fly over the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, April 5, 2012, in Washington....

HQ
NASA image: View of the approach of the Soyuz carrying the Taxi crew taken during Expedition Three
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Oct 23, 2001

View of the approach of the Soyuz carrying the Taxi crew taken during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-6849 (23 October 2001) --- A Soyuz spacecraft approaches the International Space Station (ISS) carrying the...

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NASA image: Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment
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Jun 18, 2024

Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) Experiment

The Quiet Electric Engine V1 (QUEEN V1) experiment that was performed in the NASA GRC Acoustical Testing Laboratory...

GRC
NASA image: STS-106 crew water survival training
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Mar 21, 2000

STS-106 crew water survival training

JSC2000-02549 (21 March 2000) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Burbank, STS-106 mission specialist, is in the process of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd-3604
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform their tight maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0019-009
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Jan 26, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0019-009

Director's Colloquium; Dr Jonathan Trent, Physical Scientist with NASA Ames Bioengineering Branch presents 'OMEGA...

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NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Tour of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) Facility on June 17, 2024 at Glenn Research Center. Pictured in...

GRC
NASA image: STS-106 crew water survival training
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Mar 21, 2000

STS-106 crew water survival training

JSC2000-02568 (21 March 2000) --- Astronaut Richard A. Mastracchio, STS-106 mission specialist, awaits his turn to...

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NASA image: STS-106 crew water survival training
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Mar 21, 2000

STS-106 crew water survival training

JSC2000-02545 (21 March 2000) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Burbank, STS-106 mission specialist, prepares his life raft...

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NASA image: NASA and Joby Research Near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Mar 12, 2025

NASA and Joby Research Near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA aeronautical meteorologist Luke Bard adjusts one of several wind lidar (light detection and ranging) sensors...

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NASA image: Morukov and Altman among stowage bags in Zarya taken during STS-106
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Sep 17, 2000

Morukov and Altman among stowage bags in Zarya taken during STS-106

STS106-322-017 (8-20 September 2000) --- Cosmonaut Boris V. Morukov, mission specialist representing the Russian...

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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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