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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: Expedition 8 Landing
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Apr 30, 2003

Expedition 8 Landing

Expedition 8 Commander Mike Foale smiles shortly after he and Soyuz Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri and European...

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Nov 1, 2016

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At the launch site in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 backup crewmembers Paolo Nespoli of the European Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8329
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Dec 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A large alligator appears to smile as it rests in marsh grass at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5954
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Oct 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a post-launch news conference is held in the Press...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Press Conference
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May 27, 2013

Expedition 36 Press Conference

Expedition 36/37 Flight Engineer Karen Nyberg of NASA smiles during the crew press conference at the Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: Robotics EP Payloads
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Sep 24, 2009

Robotics EP Payloads

ISS020-E-041981 (24 Sept. 2009) --- The exterior of the Japanese Kibo complex of the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: jsc2004e47549
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Oct 24, 2004

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JSC2004-E-47549 (24 October 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Russia’s Federal Space Agency Expedition 9...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0526
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Apr 21, 2000

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STS-101 Yury Usachev of Russia smiles on his arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard the T-38 jet aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc481
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Apr 15, 1998

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STS-90 Payload Specialist James Pawelczyk, Ph.D., stands behind his two children, Bradley and Katlyn (left to...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown
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Jan 15, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke smiles after being helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1423
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Jul 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility prepare the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon (RCC)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6098
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis appears to smile for the camera as it passes a crowd gathered near the...

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NASA image: STS-33 crewmembers, wearing LESs, leave KSC O&C Bldg for launch pad
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Nov 22, 1989

STS-33 crewmembers, wearing LESs, leave KSC O&C Bldg for launch pad

STS033-S-009 (22 Nov 1989) --- Leaving the operations and checkout building for catching a van ride to the launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum smiles as he rest outside the Soyuz TMA-02M Capsule just minutes after he and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Suit-Up
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Suit-Up

NASA astronaut Megan McArthur smiles inside the crew suit-up room in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Press Conference
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May 27, 2013

Expedition 36 Press Conference

Expedition 36/37 Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos), smiles during...

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Sep 4, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Boris V. Morukov smiles upon his arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. He and the...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0399
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Mar 4, 2001

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STS-102 Mission Specialist Susan V. Helms smiles on her arrival for launch. She is also one of the Expedition Two...

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NASA image: Astronaut George Nelson working on Comet Halley Active monitoring program
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Jan 14, 1986

Astronaut George Nelson working on Comet Halley Active monitoring program

61C-05-026 (14 Jan. 1986) --- Astronaut George D. Nelson smiles for a fellow crew man's 35mm camera exposure while...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Soyuz Landing
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Apr 20, 2025

Expedition 72 Soyuz Landing

NASA astronaut Don Pettit, center, walks and smiles, while supported by NASA Flight Surgeons Quinn Dufurrena, left,...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Suit-up
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Oct 11, 2008

Expedition 18 Suit-up

Expedition 18 Commander Michael Fincke smiles for the camera after he and Expedition 18 Flight Engineer Yuri V....

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Jul 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility check the placement of the Reinforced...

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Apr 21, 2000

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STS-101 Yury Usachev of Russia smiles on his arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard the T-38 jet aircraft...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-9 Ingress
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Sep 28, 2024

SpaceX Crew-9 Ingress

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 crew members Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov (left) and NASA astronaut Nick Hague smile...

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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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