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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: Chiao works on the exterior of the SM during Expedition 10 EVA
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Jan 26, 2005

Chiao works on the exterior of the SM during Expedition 10 EVA

ISS010-E-33564 (26 January 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Sharipov works on the exterior of the SM during Expedition 10 EVA
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Jan 26, 2005

Sharipov works on the exterior of the SM during Expedition 10 EVA

ISS010-E-33565 (26 January 2005) --- Cosmonaut Salizhan S. Sharipov, Expedition 10 flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: 4221 Exterior
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Apr 18, 2019

4221 Exterior

Pictured is Building 4221 on the Marshall Space Flight Center campus.

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NASA image: OPALS and the Moon
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Jun 6, 2014

OPALS and the Moon

This frame from an animated GIF shows Earth moon moving below NASA OPALS laser instrument as seen by a robotic...

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NASA image: Clouds
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May 4, 2006

Clouds

Faint clouds can be seen to the northeast of this crater. The bright and dark bands against the NE crater rim...

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NASA image: Hyper Vent-ilating
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Apr 13, 2015

Hyper Vent-ilating

This series of oblique images highlight the wall and exterior of the beautiful volcanic vent located to the...

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NASA image: Chiao works on the exterior of the SM during Expedition 10 EVA
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Jan 26, 2005

Chiao works on the exterior of the SM during Expedition 10 EVA

ISS010-E-33563 (26 January 2005) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: VAB Exterior Photos
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Jan 19, 2022

VAB Exterior Photos

A view of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, during sunrise on Jan. 19,...

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NASA image: BLDG. 13 - EXTERIOR
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May 27, 1964

BLDG. 13 - EXTERIOR

Bldg. 13, left, bldg. 15, right, looking Soutnwest. MSC, HOUSTON, TX B&W

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NASA image: Exterior view of Cupola windows
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Dec 28, 2014

Exterior view of Cupola windows

iss042e078481 (12/28/2014) --- US Astronaut Barry Wilmore, Commander of Expedition 42 aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: VAB Exterior Photos
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Jan 19, 2022

VAB Exterior Photos

A view of the low bay entrance to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the Cupola Module
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Jun 30, 2018

Exterior view of the Cupola Module

iss056e062934 (June 30, 2018) --- (From left) Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold and Commander Drew Feustel, both NASA...

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS
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Jul 29, 2012

Exterior view of ISS

ISS032-E-010639 (28 July 2012) --- A portion of the International Space Station is photographed by an Expedition 32...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the Cupola
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Jul 12, 2011

Exterior view of the Cupola

ISS028-E-016246 (12 July 2011) --- This is a high angle view showing the Cupola, backdropped against a solar array...

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NASA image: VAB Exterior Photos
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Jan 19, 2022

VAB Exterior Photos

A view of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, during sunrise on Jan. 19,...

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NASA image: View of exterior of Cupola
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May 23, 2015

View of exterior of Cupola

ISS043E249148 (05/23/2015) --- As the day begins on the International Space Station the cupola, the 360 degree view...

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NASA image: Lermontov Turbulent History
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Jul 7, 2009

Lermontov Turbulent History

Lermontov crater was first observed by Mariner 10 and seen here by MESSENGER during its second flyby of Mercury. The...

JPL
NASA image: Rock Abrasion Tool Exhibits the Deep Red Pigment of Mars
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Jul 21, 2006

Rock Abrasion Tool Exhibits the Deep Red Pigment of Mars

This image shows the round, metallic working end of the rock abrasion tool at the end of a metallic cylinder. The...

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NASA image: Jacks on Exterior of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1969

Jacks on Exterior of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Screwjacks located on the exterior of the second throat section in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the...

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NASA image: Anatomy of a Sample Tube
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Dec 22, 2020

Anatomy of a Sample Tube

This illustration depicts the exterior of a sample tube being carried aboard the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. About...

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NASA image: cif-8
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Apr 1, 2012

cif-8

Exterior View of CIF

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NASA image: KSC-20110428-PH-CRF20
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Apr 13, 2010

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Exterior View of CRF

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NASA image: KSC-20141001-PH-DD_3hangAE
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Mar 1, 2013

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Exterior View of Hangar AE

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NASA image: FCTB-7
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Jan 1, 2013

FCTB-7

Exterior View of FCTB/EDL

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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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