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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: View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
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Apr 17, 1970

View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules

AS13-58-8458 (17 April 1970) --- This view of the severely damaged Apollo 13 Service Module (SM) was photographed...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineer Aleksandr Gorbunov
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Nov 5, 2024

Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineer Aleksandr Gorbunov

iss072e145408 (Nov. 5, 2024) --- Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams (left) from NASA and Flight Engineer...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module
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Jul 21, 1969

Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module

AS11-44-6634 (21 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM) ascent stage, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma recieves FDF procedures on forward flight deck
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma recieves FDF procedures on forward flight deck

S82-28907 (March 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma turns toward astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton and smiles into the...

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NASA image: ASTP Apollo Command Module awaits pickup by prime recovery ship
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Jul 24, 1975

ASTP Apollo Command Module awaits pickup by prime recovery ship

S75-29717 (24 July 1975) --- The ASTP Apollo Command Module, with astronauts Thomas P. Stafford, Vance D. Brand and...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 Commander Padalka monitors the Progress 47P Undocking
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Jul 22, 2012

Expedition 32 Commander Padalka monitors the Progress 47P Undocking

ISS032-E-010066 (22 July 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, wearing a...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module
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Jul 21, 1969

Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module

AS11-44-6642 (21 July 1969) --- The Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin...

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NASA image: Commander Mattingly tangles with NOSL experiment on aft flight deck
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Jul 4, 1982

Commander Mattingly tangles with NOSL experiment on aft flight deck

STS004-21-076 (27 June-4 July 1982) --- Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, STS-4 commander, loses his cap amidst a...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman inside of the Orion spacecraft mockup
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman inside of the Orion spacecraft mockup

jsc2025e004074 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman inside of the Orion...

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NASA image: Group shot of crews at the Change of Command Ceremony during Expedition 12/13 Joint Operations
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Apr 7, 2006

Group shot of crews at the Change of Command Ceremony during Expedition 12/13 Joint Operations

ISS012-E-24274 (7 April 2006) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station pose for a group photo...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35651 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut John L. Swigert Jr., command module pilot, is lifted aboard a helicopter in...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 crew recovery after splashdown

S70-35625 (17 April 1970) --- Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot, is hoisted in a "Billy Pugh" net into...

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NASA image: Drew sits at Commanders seat in the FD on Space Shuttle Endeavor during Joint Operations
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Aug 12, 2007

Drew sits at Commanders seat in the FD on Space Shuttle Endeavor during Joint Operations

ISS015-E-22178 (12 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-118 mission specialist, poses for a photo in the...

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NASA image: STS-99 Commander Kregel works on the DDRE on OV-105's flight deck
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Mar 30, 2000

STS-99 Commander Kregel works on the DDRE on OV-105's flight deck

STS099-312-033 (11-22 February 2000) ---Astronaut Kevin R. Kregel, mission commander, works with the Digital Data...

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NASA image: STS-33 Commander Gregory looks through window on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 Commander Gregory looks through window on OV-103's aft flight deck

STS033-93-034 (22-27 Nov. 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick D. Gregory, STS-33 commander looks through aft flight deck...

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NASA image: STS-33 Commander Gregory uses a NIKON 35mm camera on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Nov 27, 1989

STS-33 Commander Gregory uses a NIKON 35mm camera on OV-103's aft flight deck

STS033-93-036 (22-27 Nov. 1989) --- Astronaut Frederick D. Gregory, STS-33 commander, aims a 35mm camera out an aft...

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NASA image: Astronaut Joe H. Engle, commander of STS-2, in suit donning/doffing exercise
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Jul 22, 1981

Astronaut Joe H. Engle, commander of STS-2, in suit donning/doffing exercise

Astronaut Joe H. Engle, STS-2 commander, practices donning and doffing his extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) in the...

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NASA image: Meet Nicole Mann, Crew-5 Commander
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Oct 5, 2022

Meet Nicole Mann, Crew-5 Commander

A Marine combat pilot, a mechanical engineer, and a first-time space flyer – just some of the ways to describe...

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NASA image: Collins consults a checklist in the commander's seat
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Jul 26, 1999

Collins consults a checklist in the commander's seat

[21] ISO: 100 Aprt: F4 Shut: 125 Lens: 35 Exps: P Prog: Po ExpC: -1.3 Metr: Mtrx Fl s: Norm D md: S F md: S F ar:...

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NASA image: Kelly in the commander's seat in the flight deck
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Mar 10, 2001

Kelly in the commander's seat in the flight deck

STS102-E-5075 (10 March 2001) --- Astronaut James M. Kelly, pilot, is about to be busy on Discovery's forward flight...

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NASA image: Payload commander Voss in Spacelab with PGSC
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Apr 12, 2017

Payload commander Voss in Spacelab with PGSC

S94-E-5047 (July 1997) --- Astronaut Janice E. Voss, mission specialist, works at a lap top computer in the Spacelab...

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NASA image: American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit

AST-32-2675 (17-19 July 1975) --- The American Apollo spacecraft as seen in Earth orbit from the Soviet Soyuz...

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NASA image: Apollo spacecraft for ASTP during prelaunch checkout
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Jan 27, 1975

Apollo spacecraft for ASTP during prelaunch checkout

S75-26904 (27 Jan. 1975) --- The flight article Apollo spacecraft (Command Module-111 and Service Module-111) for...

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NASA image: KSC - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) COMMAND SERVICE MODULE (CSM) - KSC
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Sep 8, 1974

KSC - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) COMMAND SERVICE MODULE (CSM) - KSC

S74-32049 (8 Sept. 1974) --- The Apollo Command Module for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission goes through...

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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.
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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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