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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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Oct 31, 2001

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- EXPEDITION FOUR CREW PORTRAIT -- (ISS04-5-002) -- Expedition Four crew...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1207
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Jun 24, 1998

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Ursula Stockdale (left), Mod Cargo Operations, and STS-98 Mission Specialist Marsha Ivins, take a break from...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the Spacehab module
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May 29, 1997

Crewmember activity in the Spacehab module

STS084-301-014 (15-24 May 1997) --- Zero-gravity adds a flavor of confusion to this 35mm frame, photographed onboard...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1050
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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Jeremy...

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NASA image: jsc2009e049919
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Dec 2, 2008

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JSC2009-E-049919 (February 2009) --- Attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, cosmonaut Gennady Padalka...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd-1929
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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark takes a break during training on the operation...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 portraits
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Aug 15, 2011

Expedition 30 portraits

JSC2011-E-215048 (15 Aug. 2011) --- Attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, Russian cosmonaut Oleg...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0238
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Feb 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Just at dawn, Steve Fossett (left) climbs into the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer parked...

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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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NASA image: EVA 2 - MS Massimino at aft flight deck window
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Mar 4, 2002

EVA 2 - MS Massimino at aft flight deck window

STS109-328-018 (5 March 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Massimino, STS-109 mission specialist, peers into Columbia's...

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NASA image: jsc2012e215391
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Sep 13, 2012

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JSC2012-E-215391 (13 Sept. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford (left), Expedition 33 flight engineer and Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 25, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

Days before their launch to the International Space Station, Marcos Pontes (left), Brazilian Space Agency Soyuz...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0904
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Oct 9, 2007

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas --- STS125-S-002 (9 Oct. 2007) --- These seven astronauts take a break from...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 25, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

NASA Flight Engineer and Science Officer Jeffrey N. Williams, left, Expedition 13 Commander Pavel V. Vinogradov, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6950
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Aug 4, 2009

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - STS130-S-002 - Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits,...

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NASA image: Twisting Plasma
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Jun 8, 2016

Twisting Plasma

A close-up of twisting plasma above the Sun's surface produced a nice display of turbulence by caused combative...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 portrait prints for MRC flipbook
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Feb 14, 2011

Expedition 28 portrait prints for MRC flipbook

JSC2011-E-046614 (14 Feb. 2011) --- Attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, NASA astronaut Mike Fossum...

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NASA image: STS-43 crewmembers discuss procedures prior to training in JSC's MAIL Bldg 9
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May 17, 1991

STS-43 crewmembers discuss procedures prior to training in JSC's MAIL Bldg 9

S91-37288 (May 1991) --- Astronauts Shannon W. Lucid and G. David Low, STS-43 mission specialists, take a break from...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0201
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Feb 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Steve Fossett stands next to...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0723
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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towers of flame propel space shuttle Endeavour into the dark sky on the launch of the...

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NASA image: jsc2013e075999
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Jun 18, 2013

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JSC2013-E-075999 (18 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (center), Expedition 37 flight engineer and...

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Aug 28, 2008

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JSC2008-E-117656 (28 Aug. 2008) --- Attired in Russian Sokol launch and entry suits, NASA astronaut Michael Fincke...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, crewmembers participate in WETF briefing at JSC
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Jun 30, 1992

STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, crewmembers participate in WETF briefing at JSC

S92-40571 (August 1992) --- The five astronaut crewmembers assigned to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour for...

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NASA image: USMP-4 MGBX, Chawla and Kregel work with glovebox
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Jan 5, 1998

USMP-4 MGBX, Chawla and Kregel work with glovebox

STS087-332-010 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Astronaut Kevin R. Kregel doesn't bother to "break" for coffee as...

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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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