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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: Curbeam prepares for first EVA of mission
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Dec 12, 2006

Curbeam prepares for first EVA of mission

ISS014-E-09596 (12 Dec. 2006) --- Attired in his extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) spacesuit, astronaut Robert L....

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NASA image: Garan during EVA 1
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Jul 12, 2011

Garan during EVA 1

S135-E-007585 (12 July 2011) --- With the help of his hands and a tether, NASA astronaut Ron Garan hangs from the...

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NASA image: STS-129 Crew Members unberth the OBSS
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Nov 17, 2009

STS-129 Crew Members unberth the OBSS

S129-E-006198 (17 Nov. 2009) --- Astronauts Leland Melvin (foreground), STS-129 mission specialist; and Barry E....

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NASA image: Metcalf-Lindenburger on AFT Flight Deck during Approach OPS
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Apr 7, 2010

Metcalf-Lindenburger on AFT Flight Deck during Approach OPS

S131-E-007289 (7 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, STS-131 mission specialist, looks...

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NASA image: View of Caldwell in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118
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Aug 11, 2007

View of Caldwell in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118-E-06826 (11 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Tracy Caldwell, STS-118 mission specialist, prepares a beverage at the...

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NASA image: Olivas and Anderson works at laptop computer in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Jun 12, 2007

Olivas and Anderson works at laptop computer in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S117-E-07050 (12 June 2007) --- Astronauts Rick Sturckow (left) and Jim Reilly, STS-117 commander and mission...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Aug 30, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-024373 (30 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 32 flight engineer, attired in an...

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NASA image: Crew Meal on MDDK
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Sep 8, 2009

Crew Meal on MDDK

S128-E-009688 (8 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronauts Jose Hernandez (left) and John “Danny” Olivas, both STS-128 mission...

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NASA image: STS-29 Flight Directors Briscoe and Dittemore at JSC MCC consoles
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Mar 18, 1989

STS-29 Flight Directors Briscoe and Dittemore at JSC MCC consoles

STS029-S-041 (13 March 1989) --- Flight Directors (FD) Lee Brisco (left) and Ronad D. Dittmore monitor prelaunch...

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NASA image: Fincke poses with a packed EVA tool and gear bundle in Node 1 during Expedition 9
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Jun 28, 2004

Fincke poses with a packed EVA tool and gear bundle in Node 1 during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-13377 (28 June 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Preflight
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Mar 11, 2011

Expedition 27 Preflight

At the Kremlin Wall in Moscow March 11, 2011, Russian cosmonaut Alexander Samokutyaev lays flowers in honor of...

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NASA image: View of Morgan in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118
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Aug 11, 2007

View of Morgan in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118-E-06827 (11 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Barbara R. Morgan, STS-118 mission specialist, refers to a procedures...

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NASA image: Magnus on Aft Flight Deck
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Jul 9, 2011

Magnus on Aft Flight Deck

S135-E-006384 (9 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, is pictured on the flight...

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NASA image: Loose cords floating in Mir Core module
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Mar 1, 1995

Loose cords floating in Mir Core module

NM18-307-014 (March-July 1995) --- Onboard Mir's Spektr module, cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov re-routes cables as...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021321 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: STS-132/ULF4 Flight Controllers on Console - Orbit 2
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May 17, 2010

STS-132/ULF4 Flight Controllers on Console - Orbit 2

JSC2010-E-084364 (17 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Stanley Love, spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM) for the STS-132...

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NASA image: Sturckow and Ford on Flight Deck (FD) for Rendezvous OPS
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Aug 30, 2009

Sturckow and Ford on Flight Deck (FD) for Rendezvous OPS

S128-E-006857 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronauts Rick Sturckow (left) and Kevin Ford, STS-128 commander and pilot,...

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NASA image: Dutton on Flight Deck
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Apr 5, 2010

Dutton on Flight Deck

S131-E-007055 (5 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut James P. Dutton Jr., STS-131 pilot, attired in his shuttle launch...

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NASA image: STS-120 Shuttle Discovery during Expedition 16 / STS-120 Joint Operations
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Oct 28, 2007

STS-120 Shuttle Discovery during Expedition 16 / STS-120 Joint Operations

ISS016-E-006573 (28 Oct. 2007) --- Space Shuttle Discovery, docked to the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA-2) on the...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 1). Flight Director: Anthony Ceccacci
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 1). Flight Director: Anthony Ceccacci

JSC2009-E-120483 (14 May 2009) --- Flight director Tony Ceccacci (left) and astronaut Dan Burbank, STS-125...

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NASA image: Cassidy works with EVA Tools in the A/L during Joint Operations
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Jul 26, 2009

Cassidy works with EVA Tools in the A/L during Joint Operations

S127-E-008871 (26 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, STS-127 mission specialist, works with...

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NASA image: Curbeen during first EVA
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Dec 13, 2006

Curbeen during first EVA

ISS014-E-09506 (12 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, Jr., STS-116 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: Scott during EVA traiing onboard C-135 Air Force plane
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Feb 3, 1966

Scott during EVA traiing onboard C-135 Air Force plane

S66-20017 (3 Feb. 1966) --- Astronaut David R. Scott holds maneuvering unit while suspended in a weightless state...

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NASA image: Poindexter and Dutton on Flight Deck
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Apr 7, 2010

Poindexter and Dutton on Flight Deck

S131-E-007517 (7 April 2010) --- NASA astronauts Alan Poindexter (left) and James P. Dutton Jr., STS-131 commander...

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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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