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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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Oct 2, 2022

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iss068e007324 (Oct. 2, 2022) --- The first quarter Moon is pictured setting below Earth's horizon as the...

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Sep 8, 2000

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Already suited up, Mission Specialist Richard A. Mastracchio gives thumbs up for launch today. This is Mastracchio’s...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, drag chute deployment during landing at EAFB, Calif
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, drag chute deployment during landing at EAFB, Calif

STS049-S-268 (16 May 1992) --- A three-quarter forward view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour making its first landing,...

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Jan 9, 1967

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The Apollo/Saturn 501 spacecraft undergoes checkout in test stand within the Kennedy Space Center’s Manned...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, drag chute deployment during landing at EAFB, Calif
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May 16, 1992

STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, drag chute deployment during landing at EAFB, Calif

STS049-S-301 (16 May 1992) --- A three-quarter aft view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour making its first landing,...

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Jul 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo astronauts Jim Lovell, left, and Buzz Aldrin tour the astronaut crew quarters in the...

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Jul 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins checks out some equipment during a tour of the astronaut...

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Jul 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo astronaut Michael Collins tours the astronaut crew quarters in the Operations and...

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Dec 7, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Florida quarter is prepared for installation on the New Horizons spacecraft in...

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May 22, 2020

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SpaceX Demonstration Mission 2 Virtual Crew Engagement From their crew quarters, Astronauts Douglas Hurley and...

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NASA image: Aerial View of StenniSphere
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Apr 25, 2001

Aerial View of StenniSphere

StenniSphere, the John C. Stennis Space Center's visitor center in Hancock County, Miss., features a...

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May 29, 2018

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jsc2018e050830 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 56 crewmember Serena...

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Apr 9, 2022

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iss067e006147 (April 9, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour crew ship carrying four Axiom Mission 1 astronauts...

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Apr 9, 2022

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iss067e006366 (April 9, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour crew ship carrying four Axiom Mission 1 astronauts...

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NASA image: SKYLAB PRIME CREW IN BLDG. 5
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Mar 19, 1973

SKYLAB PRIME CREW IN BLDG. 5

S73-20276 (1 March 1973) --- Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, pilot of the first manned Skylab mission, lies in the lower...

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May 29, 2018

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jsc2018e050833 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 56 crewmember Alexander...

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NASA image: Astronauts Conrad and Kerwin - Human Vestibular Function Experiment - JSC
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Jan 1, 1973

Astronauts Conrad and Kerwin - Human Vestibular Function Experiment - JSC

S73-20678 (1 March 1973) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the first manned Skylab mission, checks out...

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Aug 15, 2000

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will be taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency egress training and...

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NASA image: SKYLAB PRIME CREW IN BLDG. 5
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Mar 19, 1973

SKYLAB PRIME CREW IN BLDG. 5

S73-20236 (1 March 1973) --- The three members of the prime crew of the first manned Skylab mission dine on...

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Dec 3, 1998

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Despite the launch scrub of Space Shuttle Mission STS-88, Commander Robert D. Cabana has a big smile as he returns...

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May 29, 2018

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jsc2018e050831 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 56 crewmember Serena...

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NASA image: Orion in the Spotlight
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Apr 6, 2026

Orion in the Spotlight

art002e009566 (April 6, 2026) - NASA’s Orion spacecraft is seen in the foreground, lit up by the Sun. A first...

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NASA image: Removable Covers installed on Handrails in the SM
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Oct 28, 2019

Removable Covers installed on Handrails in the SM

iss061e013837 (10/28/2019) --- A view of the Zvezda Service Module (SM) aboard the International Space Station...

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Sep 8, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Boris V. Morukov gives a thumbs up for launch during suitup in the Operations and...

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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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