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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: Chamitoff uses still camera in the SM during Joint Operations
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Oct 23, 2008

Chamitoff uses still camera in the SM during Joint Operations

ISS017-E-021977 (23 Oct. 2008) --- Astronaut Greg Chamitoff, Expedition 18 flight engineer, uses a still camera at a...

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NASA image: Williams smiles as camera during Expedition 12/13 joint operations
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Apr 1, 2006

Williams smiles as camera during Expedition 12/13 joint operations

ISS012-E-22267 (1 April 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: Polansky uses camera in the FD of Endeavour during Joint Operations
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Jul 26, 2009

Polansky uses camera in the FD of Endeavour during Joint Operations

S127-E-008891 (26 July 2009) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky, STS-127 commander, uses a still camera at an overhead...

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NASA image: Doi holds camera in the Pirs DC 1 during Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Doi holds camera in the Pirs DC 1 during Joint Operations

S123-E-008339 (21 March 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Takao Doi, STS-123 mission...

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NASA image: Archambault uses camera at the aft FD window during Joint Operations
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Jun 14, 2007

Archambault uses camera at the aft FD window during Joint Operations

S117-E-07206 (14 June 2007 ) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, pilot, aims a camera through windows on the flight deck...

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NASA image: Dezhurov uses a video camera in Zvezda during Expedition Three
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Aug 24, 2001

Dezhurov uses a video camera in Zvezda during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-5479 (24 August 2001) --- Cosmonaut Vladimir Dezhurov, Expedition Three flight engineer, operates a video...

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NASA image: Swanson during EVA 26
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Apr 23, 2014

Swanson during EVA 26

Expedition 39 flight engineer Steve Swanson waves to the camera during Extravehicular Activity 26 (EVA 26) cleanup...

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NASA image: Jezero Crater as Seen by ESA's Mars Express Orbiter
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Sep 21, 2020

Jezero Crater as Seen by ESA's Mars Express Orbiter

This image shows the remains of an ancient delta in Mars' Jezero Crater, which NASA's Perseverance Mars rover will...

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NASA image: Ascent - Atlantis STS-135 Long-Range Tracking Cameras Footage
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Mar 29, 2012

Ascent - Atlantis STS-135 Long-Range Tracking Cameras Footage

Video footage showing two of the long-range tracking cameras at Kennedy Space Center during the STS-135 Atlantis launch.

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NASA image: HDEV Flight Assembly
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May 7, 2014

HDEV Flight Assembly

iss039e019134 (5/7/2014) - View of the High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) flight assembly installed on the...

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NASA image: HDEV Flight Assembly
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May 7, 2014

HDEV Flight Assembly

View of the High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) flight assembly installed on the exterior of the Columbus European...

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NASA image: Close-up of Dark Side of Jupiter Moon Ganymede
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Jun 8, 2021

Close-up of Dark Side of Jupiter Moon Ganymede

This image of the dark side of the Jovian moon Ganymede was obtained by the Stellar Reference Unit star camera...

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NASA image: Test Image of InSight Deck and Calibration Target Before Launch
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Nov 25, 2018

Test Image of InSight Deck and Calibration Target Before Launch

This image of the deck of NASA's InSight lander - where the camera's rectangular calibration target can be seen in...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing
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Jul 26, 2018

NASA Armstrong Assists with Orion AA-2 Component Testing

Dan Nolan, who with engineer Lucas Moxey developed the camera system shown in the photo, is seen working with April...

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NASA image: STS-46 Mission Specialist Ivins with HASSELBLAD cameras on OV-104 flight deck
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Mar 31, 1999

STS-46 Mission Specialist Ivins with HASSELBLAD cameras on OV-104 flight deck

STS046-03-032 (31 July-8 Aug 1992) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins, mission specialist, prepares to operate a tandem...

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NASA image: NASA Views Laser Landscapes of Helheim Glacier
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Jul 28, 2017

NASA Views Laser Landscapes of Helheim Glacier

What if you could measure a glacier in such detail that you could visualize its surface in 3D? And what if you could...

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NASA image: BRIC - Brown works with middeck experiment
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Aug 12, 1997

BRIC - Brown works with middeck experiment

S85-E-5058 (12 August 1997) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., commander, performs operations with an experiment...

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NASA image: Commander Mattingly uses 16mm DAC and FS crew cabin camera on middeck
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Jul 4, 1982

Commander Mattingly uses 16mm DAC and FS crew cabin camera on middeck

STS004-23-131 (27 June-4 July 1982) ---Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, STS-4 commander, floats in the middeck area...

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NASA image: Zarya & Node 1 as Atlantis makes its initial approach during STS-106
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Sep 9, 2000

Zarya & Node 1 as Atlantis makes its initial approach during STS-106

S106-E-5061 (10 September 2000) --- The U.S.-built Unity node is heavily covered with shadow in this electronic...

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NASA image: NASA Launches S-MODE Flights
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May 3, 2021

NASA Launches S-MODE Flights

Delphine Hypolite, Multiscale Observing System of the Ocean Surface (MOSES) Operator from University of California...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-12
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Mar 20, 2002

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Sun-Earth Day WEBCAST - NASA TV; Host Paul Mortfield, Astronomer Stanford Solar Center and visiting students from...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Walkout
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May 30, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Walkout

Demo-2 astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley walk out of Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-02
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Mar 20, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-02

Sun-Earth Day WEBCAST - NASA TV; Host Paul Mortfield, Astronomer Stanford Solar Center and visiting students from...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1548
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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA aerospace engineer Brian Barnett suits up before a test flight of the WB-57F...

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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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