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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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May 4, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-032397 (4 May 2010) --- The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-713-024 (2-12 June 1998) --- A 70mm view, taken from Discovery, showing heavy Smoke in Mexico along the coast...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-725-088 (2-12 June 1998)--- In this 70mm picture photographed during one of Discovery's passes over Mexico,...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Jan 1, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-51456 (2003) --- Marias Islands, Mexico is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition Six...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVI (EGRESS) - GULF
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Feb 25, 1972

APOLLO XVI (EGRESS) - GULF

S72-30160 (5 May 1972) --- The Apollo 16 prime crew relax aboard the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever during water egress...

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NASA image: iss009e22716
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Sep 14, 2004

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ISS009-E-22716 (14 September 2004) --- Hurricane Ivan was photographed as it churned in the Gulf of Mexico late...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewmen participate in water egress training
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Sep 20, 1969

Apollo 12 crewmen participate in water egress training

S69-52984 (20 Sept. 1969) --- A member of the prime crew of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission is hoisted up to a...

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NASA image: iss009e22466
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Sep 26, 2004

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ISS009-E-22466 (13 September 2004) --- Hurricane Ivan was photographed as it entered the Gulf of Mexico late Monday...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 26, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-021401 (24 Dec. 2013) --- The Caribbean country of Cuba is pictured in this high oblique image,...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew
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Apr 23, 2013

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew

ISS035-E-027434 (23 April 2013) --- One of the Expedition 35 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: iss064e035812
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Feb 21, 2021

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iss064e035812 (Feb. 21, 2021) --- Russia's ISS Progress 77 cargo craft is pictured attached to the Pirs docking...

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NASA image: iss009e22701
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Sep 14, 2004

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ISS009-E-22701 (14 September 2004) --- Hurricane Ivan was photographed as it churned in the Gulf of Mexico late...

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NASA image: iss069e015031
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May 30, 2023

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iss069e015031 (May 30, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft is pictured with its nosecone deployed after...

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NASA image: Children enjoy visit to Stennis
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Jul 27, 2010

Children enjoy visit to Stennis

About 200 children of employees at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center visited the facility for annual Take Our...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 11
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May 24, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo 11

S69-34882 (24 May 1969) --- The prime crew of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission relaxes on the deck of the NASA...

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NASA image: iss009e22497
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Sep 13, 2004

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ISS009-E-22497 (13 September 2004) --- Hurricane Ivan was photographed as it entered the Gulf of Mexico late Monday...

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NASA image:  Helicopter - Aircraft (USCG & NASA 947)
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Nov 13, 1968

Helicopter - Aircraft (USCG & NASA 947)

S68-42908 (13 Nov. 1968) --- The prime crew members for the Apollo 10 mission are about to participate in water...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 19, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-033315 (19 Aug. 2011) --- City lights illuminate this night time view of southern California, Mexico's Baja...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sherwood Spring on RMS checks joints on the ACCESS device
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Nov 27, 1985

Astronaut Sherwood Spring on RMS checks joints on the ACCESS device

Astronaut Sherwood C. Spring, anchored to the foot restraint on the remote manipulator system (RMS) arm, checks...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 12
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Sep 20, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo 12

S69-52980 (1969) --- The three crewmen of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission are briefed aboard the NASA Motor...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember
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Dec 23, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 crewmember

ISS038-E-019899 (23 Dec. 2013) --- The Caribbean country of Cuba appears at the top of this high oblique image,...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - EARTH SKY - AGENA ON TETHER - OUTER SPACE
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Nov 13, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - EARTH SKY - AGENA ON TETHER - OUTER SPACE

S66-63517 (13 Nov. 1966) --- The Gulf of California area as seen from the Gemini-12 spacecraft during its 30th...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - TRAINING (WATER EGRESS) (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-6 PILOT)(HEAD SHOT) - GULF
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Aug 23, 1965

ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - TRAINING (WATER EGRESS) (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-6 PILOT)(HEAD SHOT) - GULF

S65-43971 (23 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, Gemini-6 prime crew pilot, is pictured onboard the NASA...

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NASA image: iss065e012566
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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012566 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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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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