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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-56 Commander Cameron & Pilot Oswald on CCT flight deck in JSC's MAIL
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Dec 1, 1992

STS-56 Commander Cameron & Pilot Oswald on CCT flight deck in JSC's MAIL

STS-56 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Commander Kenneth Cameron, (left) and Pilot Stephen S. Oswald, wearing...

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NASA image: One Water-Powered NASA Spacecraft Commands Another in Orbit (Unnarrated Animation)
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Aug 1, 2019

One Water-Powered NASA Spacecraft Commands Another in Orbit (Unnarrated Animation)

This unnarrated animation depicts NASA’s first coordinated maneuver between two CubeSats in low-Earth orbit as part...

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NASA image: Apollo XVII Command Module (CM) - Splashdown - South Pacific Ocean
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Dec 19, 1972

Apollo XVII Command Module (CM) - Splashdown - South Pacific Ocean

S72-55834 (19 Dec. 1972) --- The Apollo 17 Command Module (CM), with astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Command Module during recovery operations after splashdown
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Apr 27, 1972

Apollo 16 Command Module during recovery operations after splashdown

S72-36602 (27 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Command Module bobbles photographed in the waters of the central Pacific...

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NASA image: Meet NASA Astronaut Zena Cardman, Crew-11 Commander
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Aug 1, 2025

Meet NASA Astronaut Zena Cardman, Crew-11 Commander

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman is the commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission. This is her first spaceflight. Upon...

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NASA image: View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
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Apr 17, 1970

View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules

AS13-59-8501 (17 April 1970) --- This view of the severely damaged Apollo 13 Service Module (SM) was photographed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Rick Sturckow,STS-117 commander, uses a computer on the FD during Joint Operations
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Jun 14, 2007

Astronaut Rick Sturckow,STS-117 commander, uses a computer on the FD during Joint Operations

S117-E-07204 (13 June 2007) --- Astronaut Rick Sturckow, STS-117 commander, uses a computer on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory...

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory...

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

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NASA image: Apollo 15 Mission image - Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay on the Commander Service Module (CSM)
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Aug 2, 1971

Apollo 15 Mission image - Scientific Instrument Module (SIM) bay on the Commander Service Module (CSM)

AS15-88-11969 (30 July 1971) --- A view of the Apollo 15 Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit as...

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory...

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory...

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NASA image: SUITING-UP (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-7)(COMMAND PILOT W/O HELMET)(SENSORS ATTACHED) - CAPE
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Dec 4, 1965

SUITING-UP (GEMINI-TITAN [GT]-7)(COMMAND PILOT W/O HELMET)(SENSORS ATTACHED) - CAPE

S65-61757 (4 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, command pilot of the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory...

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NASA image: Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox poses for image as he holds digital camera in the U.S. Laboratory
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Apr 5, 2003

Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox poses for image as he holds digital camera in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS006-E-44295 (5 April 2003) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, Expedition 6 mission commander, holds a camera...

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

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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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