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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 7, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

This is an onboard photo of the deployment of the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) from the cargo bay of the...

MSFC
NASA image: Long Exposure Photos of Mobile Launcher
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Mar 14, 2017

Long Exposure Photos of Mobile Launcher

A long-exposure view of the mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Cranes and rigging are being...

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NASA image: Long Exposure Photos of Mobile Launcher
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Mar 14, 2017

Long Exposure Photos of Mobile Launcher

A long-exposure view of the mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Cranes and rigging are being...

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NASA image: Long Exposure Photos of Mobile Launcher
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Mar 14, 2017

Long Exposure Photos of Mobile Launcher

A long-exposure view of the mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Cranes and rigging are being...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) was designed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to test the...

MSFC
NASA image: Closeup of LDEF experiment trays documented during STS-32 photo survey
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Jan 20, 1990

Closeup of LDEF experiment trays documented during STS-32 photo survey

Closeup of Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) experiment trays is documented during STS-32 retrieval activity...

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NASA image: GSFC_20250702_RST_037546
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Jul 2, 2025

GSFC_20250702_RST_037546

Roman Space Telescope team members inspect the primary mirror in the dark using flashlights and UV lights to help...

GSFC
NASA image: Tyurin readies the NASDA exposure experiment cases for their EVA
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Oct 14, 2001

Tyurin readies the NASDA exposure experiment cases for their EVA

ISS003-E-6623 (14 October 2001) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition Three flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: Photo from Space Shuttle Mission 41-C of the Long  Duration Exposure
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Dec 6, 1989

Photo from Space Shuttle Mission 41-C of the Long Duration Exposure

Photo from Space Shuttle Mission 41-C of the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) deploy by CHALLENGER and a...

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NASA image: Tyurin and Dezhurov assemble NASDA exposure experiment cases during Expedition Three
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Oct 12, 2001

Tyurin and Dezhurov assemble NASDA exposure experiment cases during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-6571 (12 October 2001) --- Cosmonauts Mikhail Tyurin (foreground) and Vladimir N. Dezhurov, both Expedition...

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NASA image: Dual exposure view of exterior and interior of  Apollo Mission simulator
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Aug 1, 1967

Dual exposure view of exterior and interior of Apollo Mission simulator

S67-50585 (1967) --- This is an intentional double exposure showing the Apollo Mission Simulator in the Mission...

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NASA image: Tyurin handles a NASDA exposure experiment case in Zvezda during Expedition Three
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Oct 10, 2001

Tyurin handles a NASDA exposure experiment case in Zvezda during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-6547 (10 October 2001) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition Three flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: Tyurin assembles a NASDA exposure experiment case in Zvezda during Expedition Three
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Oct 12, 2001

Tyurin assembles a NASDA exposure experiment case in Zvezda during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-6564 (12 October 2001) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition Three flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: Butte-ification
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Jul 8, 2006

Butte-ification

This MOC image shows layered, light-toned exposures of probable sedimentary rock in Iani Chaos

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NASA image: Clays along the Coprates Chasma Plateau
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Dec 3, 2014

Clays along the Coprates Chasma Plateau

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows exposures of deposits along the plateau just to the south of...

JPL
NASA image: Rings in Orbit
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Mar 20, 2007

Rings in Orbit

Stars trail across the background during this exposure, timed to capture the faint light from these D ring features

JPL
NASA image: Expedition 57 Launch
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Oct 11, 2018

Expedition 57 Launch

The Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft is seen in this long exposure photograph as it launched with Expedition 57 Flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Launch
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Oct 11, 2018

Expedition 57 Launch

The Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft is seen in this long exposure photograph as it launched with Expedition 57 Flight...

HQ
NASA image: A long-exposure shot as the International Space Station soared 257 miles above Lake Michigan
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Oct 24, 2024

A long-exposure shot as the International Space Station soared 257 miles above Lake Michigan

iss072e097446 (Oct. 24, 2024) -- As the International Space Station soared 257 miles above Lake Michigan, NASA...

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NASA image: A long-exposure shot as the International Space Station soared 257 miles above northern Mexico
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Oct 24, 2024

A long-exposure shot as the International Space Station soared 257 miles above northern Mexico

iss072e097437 (Oct. 24, 2024) -- As the International Space Station soared 257 miles above northern Mexico, NASA...

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NASA image: Lunar Receiving Laboratory (LRL) - Slezak, Terry - Moon Dust - MSC
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Jul 25, 1969

Lunar Receiving Laboratory (LRL) - Slezak, Terry - Moon Dust - MSC

The first direct exposure to Lunar material for Crew Reception Personnel probably happened late Friday, 07/25/1969....

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NASA image: Multiple Exposure of Rendezvous Docking Simulator - Gemini Program
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Feb 7, 1964

Multiple Exposure of Rendezvous Docking Simulator - Gemini Program

Multiple exposure of Rendezvous Docking Simulator. Francis B. Smith, described the simulator as follows: The...

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NASA image: Multiple Exposure of Rendezvous Docking Simulator - Gemini Program
Image
Feb 7, 1964

Multiple Exposure of Rendezvous Docking Simulator - Gemini Program

Multiple exposure of Rendezvous Docking Simulator. Francis B. Smith, described the simulator as follows: The...

LRC
NASA image: Southern Exposure
Image
Feb 20, 2007

Southern Exposure

The Cassini spacecraft captures a spectacular view of Saturn banded southern hemisphere and dark central polar...

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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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