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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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Aug 10, 2018

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jsc2018e078861 (Nov. 16, 2017) --- Expedition 57-58 back up crew members (from left) Oleg Kononenko of Roscosmos and...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Launch Day
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Jun 14, 2010

Expedition 24 Launch Day

Expedition 24 back-up European Space Agency crew member Paolo Nespoli of Italy, far left, helps Doug Wheelock and...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Qualification Exams
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Oct 25, 2016

Expedition 50 Qualification Exams

A bulletin board is seen with details about the qualification exams of the main and back-up crews for Expedition 50,...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Launch Day
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Jun 14, 2010

Expedition 24 Launch Day

Expedition 24 back-up European Space Agency crew member Paolo Nespoli of Italy helps Doug Wheelock with his Russian...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc271
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Feb 11, 1997

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STS-82 Mission Specialist Steven L. Smith gives a "thumbs up" while donning his launch and entry suit in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 State Commission
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Nov 22, 2014

Expedition 42 State Commission

Expedition 42 backup crew members, Flight Engineer Kjell Lindgren of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander Oleg Kononenko of...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for October 1, 2019
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Nov 1, 2019

Inside KSC! for October 1, 2019

The Space Launch System core stage pathfinder - a full-scale mock-up of the rocket's actual core stage - was loaded...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Cosmonaut Hotel Departure
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Sep 11, 2024

Expedition 72 Cosmonaut Hotel Departure

NASA astronaut Don Pettit puts his hand up to the bus window and his family reaches back to him, as he and fellow...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00175
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: That's very interesting. Brad from Pittsburgh wants to know what kind of supplies are packed in...

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NASA image: CREW PORTRAIT - STS-27/51I
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Jun 26, 1985

CREW PORTRAIT - STS-27/51I

S85-36062 (1 July 1985) --- These five NASA astronauts make up the crew for the mission STS-51I, scheduled for...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032063 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the crew cabin of space shuttle Endeavour was provided by an...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029828 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the crew cabin of space shuttle Discovery was provided by...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029824 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Discovery was provided by an...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032065 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Endeavour was provided by an...

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NASA image: CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival
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Aug 11, 2016

CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival

A heavy-lift transport truck, carrying the Crew Access Arm for Space Launch Complex 41, backs up toward Complex 41...

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NASA image: jsc2010e171438
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Sep 30, 2010

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JSC2010-E-171438 (30 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Steve Lindsey (left background), STS-133 commander; Eric Boe...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029825 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Discovery was provided by an...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Press Conference
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Nov 12, 2011

Expedition 29 Press Conference

Expedition 29 crew members NASA Flight Engineer Daniel Burbank, far left, Russian Soyuz Commander Anton Shkaplerov,...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032089 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the space shuttle Endeavour’s three main engines was...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029826 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Discovery was provided by an...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Press Conference
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Press Conference

Expedition 51 prime crew members, Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA, left, and Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029861 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Discovery was provided by an...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Press Conference
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Nov 12, 2011

Expedition 29 Press Conference

Expedition 29 crew members NASA Flight Engineer Daniel Burbank, far left, Russian Soyuz Commander Anton Shkaplerov,...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Prelaunch
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Dec 15, 2010

Expedition 26 Prelaunch

Expedition 26 Flight Engineer Catherine Coleman, smiling, and Expedition 26 Soyuz Commander Dmitry Kondratyev wait...

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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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