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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: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

Breaking the grip of the closed magnetic loops that constrain other gases around it, a spray of chromospheric...

MSFC
NASA image: jsc2009e049974
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Feb 18, 2009

jsc2009e049974

JSC2009-E-049974 (February 2009) --- Attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, cosmonaut Gennady Padalka...

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NASA image: Cygnus 2 reentry
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Aug 17, 2014

Cygnus 2 reentry

ISS040-E-098571 (17 Aug. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2008e117663
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Aug 28, 2008

jsc2008e117663

JSC2008-E-117663 (28 Aug. 2008) --- Attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, cosmonaut Gennady Padalka...

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NASA image: DAAWG/SI Sinead Burke Visit
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Nov 30, 2022

DAAWG/SI Sinead Burke Visit

Guest speaker Sinead Burke, from Ireland, gave a presentation on “Breaking the Mould – A Lesson in Equity,” to...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0200
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Feb 6, 2006

KSC-06pd0200

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Sir Richard Branson (left),...

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NASA image: jsc2015e032661
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Oct 29, 2014

jsc2015e032661

JSC2015E032661 (02/06/2015) --- The backup crew members for International Space Station Expedition 43 take a break...

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NASA image: iss042e277408
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Feb 17, 2015

iss042e277408

ISS042E277408 (02/17/2015) --- U.S. astronaut Terry Virts shows off his "space cheeseburger" while taking a lunch...

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NASA image: Expedition 40 crew watch World Cup match
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Jun 17, 2014

Expedition 40 crew watch World Cup match

ISS040-E-012313 (17 June 2014) --- From left, Expedition 40 crew members Reid Wiseman and Steve Swanson of NASA and...

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NASA image: Conamara Color Closeup
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Oct 2, 2024

Conamara Color Closeup

This image shows a close-up view of terrain within the region of Europa's surface named Conamara. This region sports...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-08pd0682
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Mar 10, 2008

KSC-08pd0682

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Rick Linnehan adjusts his gloves during suitup for launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1049
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Jan 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1049

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Kennedy...

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NASA image: jsc2009e049822
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Feb 18, 2009

jsc2009e049822

JSC2009-E-049822 (February 2009) --- Attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, cosmonaut Gennady Padalka...

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NASA image: From High to Low
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Jun 11, 2019

From High to Low

Today's VIS image is located on the margin of the Terra Sabaea highlands and the Nilosyrtis Mensae lowlands. The...

JPL
NASA image: jsc2009e049821
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Feb 18, 2009

jsc2009e049821

JSC2009-E-049821 (February 2009) --- Attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, cosmonaut Gennady Padalka...

JSC
NASA image: View of Expedition 27/STS-134 Crew Members in the Node 1
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May 21, 2011

View of Expedition 27/STS-134 Crew Members in the Node 1

S134-E-008391(21 May 2011) --- Onboard the International Space Station, this snack time snap shot catches two of the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp-1639
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Oct 1, 2001

KSC-01pp-1639

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, Texas -- (JSC-STS107-5-002) -- The seven STS-107 crew members take a break from their...

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NASA image: Shepherd and Ivins in Destiny Laboratory
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Feb 14, 2001

Shepherd and Ivins in Destiny Laboratory

ISS01-E-5368 (14 February 2001) --- Onboard the new Destiny laboratory, Expedition One commander William M. (Bill)...

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NASA image: jsc2014e067735
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Jul 10, 2014

jsc2014e067735

JSC2014-E-067735 (10 July 2014) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly (left), Expedition 43/44 flight engineer and...

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NASA image: Cygnus 2 reentry
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Aug 17, 2014

Cygnus 2 reentry

ISS040-E-098592 (17 Aug. 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-2011-2645
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2645

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An osprey takes advantage of a break in rain and peers out of its nest near the Press Site at...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team prepare to break through a barricade during one of...

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NASA image: sts132-s-002
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Nov 20, 2009

sts132-s-002

STS132-S-002 (20 Nov. 2009) --- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, these six...

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NASA image: Astronauts Pilot X-59 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Jun 26, 2019

Astronauts Pilot X-59 Simulator at Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates (L to R) Zena Cardman, Loral O'Hara, Frank Rubio, Jonny Kim, Raja Chari practice...

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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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