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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: STS-124 Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) Late Inspection OPS
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Jun 11, 2008

STS-124 Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) Late Inspection OPS

ISS017-E-009386 (11 June 2008) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin and the forward section...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00063
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Aug 4, 2007

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Confirmation was transmitted to Mission Control that the solid rocket boosters have successfully separated from the...

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NASA image: NASA Town Hall on Human Spaceflight
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Sep 21, 2021

NASA Town Hall on Human Spaceflight

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced NASA is creating two new mission directorates that will best position the...

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NASA image: Survey of the ISS during flyaround
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Aug 6, 2005

Survey of the ISS during flyaround

S114-E-7274 (6 August 2005) --- The International Space Station and the Space Shuttle Discovery begin their relative...

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NASA image: iss064e051420
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Apr 2, 2021

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iss064e051420 (April 2, 2021) --- The Detroit River, pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 264...

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NASA image: UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 6, 2016

UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.

Test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level 2 (TCL2) at Reno-Stead...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L (ZERO-G)
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Oct 16, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51L (ZERO-G)

Teacher-in-Space trainees on the KC-135 for Zero-G training. Sharon Christa McAuliffe experiences a few moments of...

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NASA image: Forward view of the ISS taken during the final flyaround of the STS-100 mission
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Apr 29, 2001

Forward view of the ISS taken during the final flyaround of the STS-100 mission

STS100-710-103 (29 April 2001) --- Backdropped against the blue and white Earth and sporting a readily visible new...

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NASA image: iss063e033273
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Jun 25, 2020

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iss063e033273 (June 28, 2020) --- The International Space Station, with the Progress 74 cargo craft in the...

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NASA image: Fly-around views of ISS during STS-102
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Mar 29, 2001

Fly-around views of ISS during STS-102

STS102-712-005 (18 March 2001) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: Hatch closing between Mir and Shuttle
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Mar 28, 1996

Hatch closing between Mir and Shuttle

S76-E-5215 (28 March 1996) --- Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton, STS-76 mission commander, gets a warm good-bye from...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 18, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Nov 10, 2010

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-014038 (10 Nov. 2010) --- Andros Island and the Tongue of the Ocean, a deep oceanic trench in the Bahamas...

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NASA image: Hurley and Walheim on Aft Flight Deck
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Jul 19, 2011

Hurley and Walheim on Aft Flight Deck

S135-E-010689 (19 July 2011) --- NASA astronauts Doug Hurley (left), pilot for the STS-135 mission and Rex Walheim,...

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NASA image: iss062e005579
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Feb 11, 2020

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iss062e005579 (Feb. 11, 2020) --- The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea and...

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NASA image: iss056e127185
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Aug 6, 2018

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iss056e127185 (Aug. 6, 2018) --- The International Space Station was orbiting above Germany when an Expedition 56...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 18, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00172
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Jul 4, 2006

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The solid rocket boosters successfully separate from the Space Shuttle Discovery as it continues toward space on...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 2, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e001308 (03/02/2016) --- Europe meets Africa in this Earth Observation image captured by NASA astronaut Tim...

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NASA image: BioServe Centrifuge
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Aug 13, 2021

BioServe Centrifuge

jsc2022e031231 (8/13/2021) --- A preflight closeup view of the BioServe Centrifuge’s user interface. The BioServe...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 16, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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NASA image: NASAsRomanSpaceTelescopeHardwareHighlightsSpring2024_1080
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Dec 13, 2024

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Every day, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope moves closer to completion. This video highlights some of the...

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NASA image: Orion Camera Captures SLS Core Stage
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Nov 16, 2022

Orion Camera Captures SLS Core Stage

Following launch at 1:47 a.m. EST Nov. 16, the core stage of the Space Launch System separated from Orion and the...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 16, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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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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