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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: Expedition 20 Landing
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Oct 10, 2009

Expedition 20 Landing

Expedition 20 Flight Engineer Michael Barratt, left, and Expedition 20 Commander Gennady Padalka, right, are carried...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Soyuz TMA-14M Landing
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Mar 12, 2015

Expedition 42 Soyuz TMA-14M Landing

Russian all terrain vehicles (ATVs) are seen at the Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft landing site shortly after the capsule...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn inspecting interior of Mercury capsule
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Jul 1, 1961

Astronaut John Glenn inspecting interior of Mercury capsule

S61-03744 (July 1961) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., backup astronaut for MR-4, inspects the interior of a Mercury...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is loaded onto the company’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 200 miles...

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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: SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is loaded onto the company’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 200 miles...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is loaded onto the company’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 200 miles...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery
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Mar 8, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Crew Dragon Capsule Recovery

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is loaded onto the company’s recovery ship, Go Searcher, in the Atlantic Ocean, about 200 miles...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1033
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp1033

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Media and photographers get a close-up view of the Liberty Bell 7 Project Mercury...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0754
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Jun 13, 2000

KSC00pp0754

The Discovery Channel’s Liberty Bell 7 Space Capsule Exhibit, which opens to the public at the KSC Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1036
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp1036

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A close-up of the recently recovered Liberty Bell 7 Project Mercury capsule from the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1030
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp1030

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retrieved from the ocean floor three miles deep, the Liberty Bell 7 Project Mercury...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1032
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp1032

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Media and spectators get a close-up view of the Liberty Bell 7 Project Mercury capsule...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0754
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Jun 13, 2000

KSC-00pp0754

The Discovery Channel’s Liberty Bell 7 Space Capsule Exhibit, which opens to the public at the KSC Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1031
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Jul 21, 1999

KSC-99pp1031

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Gunther Wendt takes a turn at the podium after viewing the recovered Liberty Bell 7...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Backup Flight Engineer Salizhan Sharipov, left, Expedition 9 backup Commander Leroy Chiao, center and backup...

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NASA image: 2012-2524
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Apr 20, 2012

2012-2524

COTS-2 Cold Storage Nanorack Experiment Packaging for Dragon Capsule take from SSPF to Pad 40

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NASA image: LAUNCH ESCAPE TOWER - ARTIST CONCEPT - MERCURY SPACECRAFT
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Aug 31, 1962

LAUNCH ESCAPE TOWER - ARTIST CONCEPT - MERCURY SPACECRAFT

S62-04976 (31 Aug. 1962) --- Artist concept of the Mercury capsule with its launch escape system. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: 2012-2528
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Apr 20, 2012

2012-2528

COTS-2 Cold Storage Nanorack Experiment Packaging for Dragon Capsule take from SSPF to Pad 40

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NASA image: KSC-LOD-62-475
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Jan 22, 1962

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- CCMTA, NASA:MERCURY, Pad 14 Mercury Atlas-6 with Capsule #13. Photo credit: NASA/USAF

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NASA image: 1100070
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Feb 3, 2011

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DR. DEBRA BARNART AND THE APOLLO 16 CAPSULE ARE THE BACKDROP FOR ALABAMA GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY’S REMARKS AT AN...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3140
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3140

The SpaceX Dragon capsule floats in the Pacific Ocean after returning from space. Photo credit: SpaceX

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NASA image: 2012-2526
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Apr 20, 2012

2012-2526

COTS-2 Cold Storage Nanorack Experiment Packaging for Dragon Capsule take from SSPF to Pad 40

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NASA image: 2012-2525
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Apr 20, 2012

2012-2525

COTS-2 Cold Storage Nanorack Experiment Packaging for Dragon Capsule take from SSPF to Pad 40

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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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