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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: Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit
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Jul 30, 2025

Axiom Space’s AxEMU Spacesuit

An up close image of a glove on Axiom Space's AxEMU (Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit) lunar spacesuit. Image...

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NASA image: jsc2003e64501
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Dec 1, 2003

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JSC2003-E-64501 (December 2003) - Post 10A close up view of the Shuttle docked to Node 2 of the International Space...

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NASA image: Docking target on Mir space station as seen from Shuttle Discovery
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Feb 6, 1995

Docking target on Mir space station as seen from Shuttle Discovery

STS063-711-069 (3-11 Feb. 1995) --- This close-up scene of Russian Mir Space Station's docking target was exposed by...

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NASA image: Skylab (SL)-3 - Astronaut Jack R. Lousma - Utensils
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Sep 19, 1973

Skylab (SL)-3 - Astronaut Jack R. Lousma - Utensils

S73-34198 (1 Aug. 1973) --- A close-up view of the hands of astronaut Jack R. Lousma, Skylab 3 pilot, using a...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-047
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Apr 14, 2007

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Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) and P.I. at NASA Ames Research Center - close up of Total...

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NASA image: Rose-Colored Jupiter
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Mar 15, 2018

Rose-Colored Jupiter

This image captures a close-up view of a storm with bright cloud tops in the northern hemisphere of Jupiter. NASA's...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Grey Glacier from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), taken during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile
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Mar 11, 2004

Close-up view of Grey Glacier from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), taken during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile

Close-up view of Grey Glacier from Lago Grey (Grey Lake), taken during NASA's AirSAR 2004 campaign in Chile. AirSAR...

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NASA image: The Icy Mountains of Pluto
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Jul 15, 2015

The Icy Mountains of Pluto

New close-up images of a region near Pluto's equator reveal a giant surprise: a range of youthful mountains rising...

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NASA image: SuperCam Views Cine
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Dec 15, 2021

SuperCam Views Cine

This enhanced-color close-up of a rock target called "Cine" was captured by the SuperCam instrument aboard NASA's...

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NASA image: Spin Offs Macro Series
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Mar 30, 2021

Spin Offs Macro Series

Spin Offs Macro Series - Water Filter

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NASA image: STS-135 crew during Ingress/Egress Timeline training in building 9NW space station mockups
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Apr 29, 2011

STS-135 crew during Ingress/Egress Timeline training in building 9NW space station mockups

JSC2011-E-043693 (29 April 2011) --- A close-up view of the STS-135 crew members? signatures placed on hardware...

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 1, 2019

What's Up: June 2019 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What's up in the June sky? Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest, Mercury and Mars appear ultra-close and how you...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

Riders onboard a New York Water Taxi get a close-up view of the space shuttle Enterprise as it is towed by barge up...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a photographer gets a close-up of the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC from search and recovery efforts in East Texas.  About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.
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Sep 11, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a photographer gets a close-up of the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a photographer gets a close-up of...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of the P4 Truss taken during STS-115
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Sep 17, 2006

Flyaround view of the P4 Truss taken during STS-115

S115-E-06451 (17 Sept. 2006) --- A close-up view of International Space Station solar array panels is featured in...

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NASA image: ARC-1952-A-17431
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Aug 5, 1952

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Photo by NACA 45 degree Sweptback wing model drop test Close-up of Body as it Leaves the Plane. Investigation of a...

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NASA image: View of the nadir side of the ISS taken during the first EVA of Expedition Three
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Oct 8, 2001

View of the nadir side of the ISS taken during the first EVA of Expedition Three

ISS003-301-023 (8 October 2001) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, a close-up exterior view of the...

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NASA image: Scott Carpenter in procedures training
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Jan 1, 1962

Scott Carpenter in procedures training

S62-04047 (24 May 1962) --- Close-up of astronaut M. Scott Carpenter inside his Aurora 7 spacecraft before the...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-075366 (14 Feb. 2012) --- A close-up of the head of Robonaut 2, nicknamed R2, is pictured during a checkout...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Mar 12, 2025

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Close-up view of the tail section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), during its...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 15, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-14892 (15 September 2003) --- This close-up view of the eye of Hurricane Isabel was taken by one of the...

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NASA image: Soyuz spacecraft
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Jun 4, 2014

Soyuz spacecraft

ISS040-E-007423 (4 June 2014) --- A close-up view of a Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: SSME test on the A-1 Test Stand
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Jun 19, 2003

SSME test on the A-1 Test Stand

This close-up photo was taken during testing of a Space Shuttle Main Engine on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space...

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NASA image: APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - FOOD - JSC
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Jul 1, 1974

APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - FOOD - JSC

S74-25635 (August 1974) --- A close-up view of cheddar cheese spread, one of the items of food selected for 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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