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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: EVA 2 -  Fossum
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Jun 5, 2008

EVA 2 - Fossum

S124-E-006586 (5 June 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Fossum's "busy" helmet visor was photographed in this very close-up...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Jun 26, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-015150 (26 June 2009) --- One of the Expedition 20 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY - CAPE
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY - CAPE

S66-24406 (16 March 1966) --- Close-up view of astronaut David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini-8 spaceflight, making...

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NASA image: Walheim during EVA 3
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Feb 15, 2008

Walheim during EVA 3

S122-E-008727 (15 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Rex Walheim, mission specialist, closes one eye while focusing on an...

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NASA image: Thanksgiving Meal
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Nov 28, 2013

Thanksgiving Meal

ISS038-E-009304 (28 Nov. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins (mostly out of frame), Expedition 38 flight...

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NASA image: Artist's Concept of 2014 MU69 as a Single Object
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Aug 3, 2017

Artist's Concept of 2014 MU69 as a Single Object

Artist's concept of Kuiper Belt object 2014 MU69, which is the next flyby target for NASA's New Horizons mission....

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NASA image: STS-39 Commander Coats on OV-103's flight deck watches SPAS-II/IBSS deploy
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May 6, 1991

STS-39 Commander Coats on OV-103's flight deck watches SPAS-II/IBSS deploy

STS039-11-027 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Astronaut Michael L. Coats, STS-39 mission commander, is seen in a close-up...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Space shuttle Atlantis is seen as it rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to start its trip to its new home at...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker checks out part of the equipment in the airlock, at one end of Discovery’s payload bay.  The airlock is sized to accommodate two fully suited flight crew members simultaneously. Support functions include airlock depressurization and repressurization, extravehicular activity equipment recharge, liquid-cooled garment water cooling, EVA equipment checkout, donning and communications. The outer hatch isolates the airlock from the unpressurized payload bay when closed and permits the EVA crew members to exit from the airlock to the payload bay when open.
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Jan 22, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker checks out part of the equipment in the airlock, at one end of Discovery’s payload bay. The airlock is sized to accommodate two fully suited flight crew members simultaneously. Support functions include airlock depressurization and repressurization, extravehicular activity equipment recharge, liquid-cooled garment water cooling, EVA equipment checkout, donning and communications. The outer hatch isolates the airlock from the unpressurized payload bay when closed and permits the EVA crew members to exit from the airlock to the payload bay when open.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker checks out part of the equipment in the...

NASA image: KSC-99pp1404
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Dec 10, 1999

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This close-up shows the 12-inch-long dent on Shuttle Discovery's main propulsion system liquid hydrogen...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2204
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Mar 5, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle Atlantis’...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0822
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A thermal technician with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory closes...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - Dark view of an Earth crescent and the Lunar Module taken from the surface of the moon.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - Dark view of an Earth crescent and the Lunar Module taken from the surface of the moon.

AS14-64-9193 (5 Feb. 1971) --- A close-up view of the forward section of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module (LM) ascent...

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NASA image: Jupiter's Southern Circumpolar Cyclones
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Dec 12, 2018

Jupiter's Southern Circumpolar Cyclones

This image was taken at 7:21 p.m. PDT (10:21 p.m. EDT) on Sept. 6, 2018, as the spacecraft performed its 15th close...

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NASA image: iss014e10053
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Dec 18, 2006

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ISS014-E-10053 (18 Dec. 2006) --- A close-up view of the port overhead solar array wing on the International Space...

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NASA image: View of the new CMG during Expedition 15/STS-118 EVA 2
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Aug 13, 2007

View of the new CMG during Expedition 15/STS-118 EVA 2

ISS015-E-22366 (13 Aug. 2007) --- A close-up view of the new control moment gyroscope (CMG) photographed by a...

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NASA image: NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instrument Payload Gets Send-Off Before It Heads to India (Video File)
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Feb 3, 2023

NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instrument Payload Gets Send-Off Before It Heads to India (Video File)

Video file for media and public use. It’s nearly time for the scientific heart of NISAR – an Earth science satellite...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Bursts of Solar Material
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: Bursts of Solar Material

Solar material repeatedly bursts from the sun in this close-up captured on July 9-10, 2016, by NASA’s Solar Dynamics...

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NASA image: Quest airlock with malfunctioning EMU
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Aug 27, 2013

Quest airlock with malfunctioning EMU

ISS036-E-037249 (27 Aug. 2013) --- The Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit helmet ? worn by European Space...

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NASA image: STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Doff
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Mar 21, 2009

STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Doff

ISS018-E-041411 (21 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli (left), STS-119 pilot; and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: 200802200007HQ  Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) Lands
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Feb 20, 2008

200802200007HQ Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-122) Lands

STS-122 Mission Specialist, Rex Walheim, left, and Shuttle Launch Director, Michael D. Leinbach take a moment to...

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NASA image: Damaged thermal blanket noted on port OMS Pod on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 19, 2007

Damaged thermal blanket noted on port OMS Pod on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-08982 (15 June 2007) --- Medium close-up scene of Atlantis' port side orbital maneuvering system pod prior to...

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NASA image: Whitson assisting Linnehan with his EMU in the A/L during Joint Operations
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Mar 14, 2008

Whitson assisting Linnehan with his EMU in the A/L during Joint Operations

S123-E-006019 (14 March 2008) --- Astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, assists astronauts Garrett...

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NASA image: jsc2025e076916
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Sep 24, 2025

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jsc2025e076916 (September 25, 2025) -- A close-up view of the JEM Demonstration of CO? Removal System (JEM DRCS)...

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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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