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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: MS Morukov works on the aft flight deck of Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 11, 2000

MS Morukov works on the aft flight deck of Atlantis during STS-106

S106-E-5095 (11 September 2000) --- Cosmonaut Boris V. Morukov, mission specialist representing the Russian Aviation...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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NASA image: ODS alignment ring at soft-dock with ISS
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Aug 12, 2001

ODS alignment ring at soft-dock with ISS

STS105-E-5067 (12 August 2001) --- One of the STS-105 crew members on the aft flight deck of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Cabana on aft flight deck with ISS stack in the windows
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Dec 13, 1998

Cabana on aft flight deck with ISS stack in the windows

S88-E-5155 (12-13-98) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, mission commander, floats near the ceiling of Endeavour's aft...

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NASA image: MS Parazynski poses on the flight deck of Endeavour
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Apr 20, 2001

MS Parazynski poses on the flight deck of Endeavour

S100-E-5005 (20 April 2001)--- Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, mission specialist for STS-100, is pictured on the aft...

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NASA image: Preparing for EVA 3 in Quest airlock
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Jun 8, 2008

Preparing for EVA 3 in Quest airlock

S124-E-007204 (8 June 2008) --- A "fish-eye" lens on a digital still camera was used to record this image of...

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NASA image: RME 1325 - Water Quality Monitor
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Jan 13, 1997

RME 1325 - Water Quality Monitor

STS081-E-5141 (13 Jan. 1997) --- Astronaut Brent W. Jett, Jr., pilot, goes over a check list of experiments and...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 2, 1976

Around Marshall

On October 02, 1976, Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC) Redstone test stand was received into the National...

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NASA image: MS Linnehan watches EVA 2 from aft flight deck
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Mar 5, 2002

MS Linnehan watches EVA 2 from aft flight deck

STS109-E-5621 (5 March 2002) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, monitors the STS-109 mission's...

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NASA image: ALIS hardware in the Spacehab
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Jan 16, 1997

ALIS hardware in the Spacehab

STS081-E-05477 (16 Jan. 1997) --- In the Spacehab Double Module (DM), cosmonaut Valeri G. Korzun, Mir-22 commander,...

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NASA image: Voss retrieves a small tool from a tool kit in ISS Node 1/Unity
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Aug 13, 2001

Voss retrieves a small tool from a tool kit in ISS Node 1/Unity

STS105-E-5175 (13 August 2001) --- Astronaut James S. Voss, retrieves a small tool from a tool case in the...

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NASA image: X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing
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Jan 21, 2020

X-57 Cruise Motor Controller Undergoes Vibration Testing

Engineers monitor data during vibration testing of a cruise motor controller for the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first...

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NASA image: STS-109 PLT Carey on middeck with ergometer
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Mar 7, 2002

STS-109 PLT Carey on middeck with ergometer

STS109-E-5479 (7 March 2002)-- Astronaut Duane G. Carey, STS-109 pilot, takes a leisurely "spin" on the...

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NASA image: OCI Crane Lift onto the Tilt Mechanism
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Nov 12, 2022

OCI Crane Lift onto the Tilt Mechanism

Mechanical technicians crane lift the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) onto the Tilt Mechanism. OCI is a highly advanced...

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NASA image: iss068e054122
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Feb 14, 2023

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iss068e054122 (Feb. 14, 2023) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Josh Cassada of NASA is seated in a specialized...

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NASA image: Forward end (+XA side) of the PMA-2 prior to mating to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS).
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Dec 5, 1998

Forward end (+XA side) of the PMA-2 prior to mating to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS).

STS088-335-017 (5 Dec. 1998) --- One of the STS-88 astronauts aimed a 35mm camera through Endeavour's aft flight...

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NASA image: CFE ICF1
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Sep 9, 2010

CFE ICF1

ISS024-E-014159 (9 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: STS-57 traditional onboard crew portrait on flight deck of Endeavour, OV-105
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Jul 1, 1993

STS-57 traditional onboard crew portrait on flight deck of Endeavour, OV-105

STS057-94-007 (21 June-1 July 1993) --- The six STS-57 crewmembers used a pre-set 70mm camera to record the...

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NASA image: jsc2023m000093_Artemis_II_Reid_Wiseman_Resource_Reel
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Apr 3, 2023

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On April 3, 2023, Reid Wiseman was announced as the commander for the Artemis II mission. Artemis II will be NASA’s...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 24, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Apollo 11 splashdown celebration in Huntsville, Alabama, on July 24, 1969. Huntsville Alabama is the home of the...

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NASA image: View of the docking approach of Endeavour taken during Expedition Three
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Dec 7, 2001

View of the docking approach of Endeavour taken during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-8260 (7 December 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour is almost lost in this distant image as the mostly...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1756
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Sep 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - United Space Alliance employee James Calloway checks the temperature and humidity level...

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NASA image: Spectrum Project
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Oct 16, 2017

Spectrum Project

Inside the Spectrum prototype unit, organisms in a Petri plate are exposed to blue excitation lighting. The device...

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NASA image: jsc2017e049163
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Apr 24, 2017

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jsc2017e049163 (April 24, 2017) --- Flight Director Brian Smith, Capcom Astronaut Jessica Meir along with Astronaut...

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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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