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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 Burbank and MS Malenchenko working in Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 13, 2000

MS Burbank and MS Malenchenko working in Zvezda during STS-106

S106-E-5174 (13 September 2000) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko (left), representing the Russian Aviation and...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3547
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Commander Steve Frick (right) and Pilot Alan Poindexter (left) congratulate...

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NASA image: Shuttle flyover
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Sep 19, 2012

Shuttle flyover

Space shuttle Endeavour embarked on the first leg of its final flight Sept. 19, departing Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: MS Morukov and MS Malenchenko working in Progress during STS-106
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Sep 13, 2000

MS Morukov and MS Malenchenko working in Progress during STS-106

S106-E-5190 (13 September 2000) --- Part of Flight Day 5 activity included interface with the Progress supply...

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NASA image: Expedition One CDR and Flight Engineer in Node 1/Unity module
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Feb 16, 2001

Expedition One CDR and Flight Engineer in Node 1/Unity module

STS98-E-5291 (16 February 2001) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (left), Expedition One flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: High Density Vertiplex (HDV) Build Up Flight Test Activities
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May 9, 2022

High Density Vertiplex (HDV) Build Up Flight Test Activities

NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) project works to help emerging aviation markets safely develop air transportation...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1563
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Sep 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Members of the STS-112 crew pose for a photo while looking over the Integrated Truss...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0108-001
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May 23, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0108-001

Next-Generation Aircraft, Pratt and Whitney Ultra-High Bypass Integration test at NASA Ames 11ft. wind tunnel (test...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1564
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Sep 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - From the floor of the Operations and Checkout Bldg,, members of the STS-112 crew look...

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NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-8 - Lightweight Suit - MSC
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Dec 6, 1965

Gemini-Titan (GT)-8 - Lightweight Suit - MSC

S65-60035 (6 Dec. 1965) --- The new light-weight spacesuit planned for possible use during the Gemini-7 mission is...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3545
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Commander Steve Frick seems satisfied with the landing practice session he has...

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NASA image: NASA and Joby Research Near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Mar 12, 2025

NASA and Joby Research Near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center

One of several NASA distributed sensing ground nodes is set up in the foreground while an experimental air taxi...

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NASA image: Ultra High Bypass Ratio Turbofan model in the 9-by 15-Foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel
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Jul 1, 2015

Ultra High Bypass Ratio Turbofan model in the 9-by 15-Foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel

Ultra High Bypass Integrated System Test Testing of an Ultra High Bypass Ratio Turbofan model in the 9-by 15-Foot...

GRC
NASA image: Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Tours with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Tour of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) Facility on June 17, 2024 at Glenn Research Center. Pictured in...

GRC
NASA image: Wilcutt, Malenchenko, Morukov & Burbank onboard Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 10, 2000

Wilcutt, Malenchenko, Morukov & Burbank onboard Atlantis during STS-106

S106-E-5081 (10 September 2000) --- Two cosmonauts and two astronauts discuss supplies to be moved from Atlantis mid...

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NASA image: View of the approach of the Soyuz carrying the Taxi crew taken during Expedition Three
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Oct 23, 2001

View of the approach of the Soyuz carrying the Taxi crew taken during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-6844 (23 October 2001) --- A Soyuz spacecraft approaches the International Space Station (ISS) carrying the...

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NASA image: View of STS-106 MS / cosmonaut Malenchenko suiting up for an EVA
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Sep 11, 2000

View of STS-106 MS / cosmonaut Malenchenko suiting up for an EVA

JSC2000-E-23502 (11 September 2000) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, STS-106 mission specialist, completes donning...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3544
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Dec 3, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the shuttle training...

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NASA image: View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its initial fly around during STS-106
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Sep 10, 2000

View of the ISS as Atlantis makes its initial fly around during STS-106

STS106-701-046 (8-20 September 2000) --- The newest additions to the International Space Station are nearest the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3593
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crowds are gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to watch the U.S. Navy's Blue...

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NASA image: MS Malenchenko tapes brackets in Zvezda during STS-106
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Sep 13, 2000

MS Malenchenko tapes brackets in Zvezda during STS-106

S106-E-5175 (13 September) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, representing the Russian Aviation and Space Agency,...

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NASA image: STS-106 crew engages in bailout training
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Apr 5, 2000

STS-106 crew engages in bailout training

JSC2000-02931 (5 April 2000) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Burbank, STS-106 mission specialist, rappels from the top of a...

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NASA image: Bolden Glenn Lecture Series
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Jun 27, 2012

Bolden Glenn Lecture Series

Former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States Sen. John Glenn speaks to those in attendance...

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NASA image: Pilot Logs First Flight on Another World
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Apr 23, 2021

Pilot Logs First Flight on Another World

Ingenuity Mars chief pilot Håvard Grip records data of the first flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter into 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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