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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: STS-105 coverage of Mission Control Center employees in the WFCR & BFCR
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Mar 25, 2003

STS-105 coverage of Mission Control Center employees in the WFCR & BFCR

JSC2001-E-25131 (16 August 2001) --- ISS flight director Mark Ferring (seated), assembly checkout officer (ACO) Jim...

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Oct 10, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan exits the Astrovan on its return to the Operations and Checkout...

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Oct 10, 2000

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STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy pauses in the door of the Astrovan before exiting at the Operations and Checkout...

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Oct 10, 2000

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STS-92 Pilot Pamela Ann Melroy exits the Astrovan on its return to the Operations and Checkout Building. Behind her...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Tim Kopra talks to a technician (off-camera) during Intravehicular Activity (IVA) constraints testing on the Italian-built Node 2, a future element of the International Space Station.  The second of three Station connecting modules, the Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab and provides attach locations for several other elements.  Kopra is currently assigned technical duties in the Space Station Branch of the Astronaut Office, where his primary focus involves the testing of crew interfaces for two future ISS modules as well as the implementation of support computers and operational Local Area Network on ISS.   Node 2 is scheduled to launch on mission STS-120, Station assembly flight 10A.
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Feb 3, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Tim Kopra talks to a technician (off-camera) during Intravehicular Activity (IVA) constraints testing on the Italian-built Node 2, a future element of the International Space Station. The second of three Station connecting modules, the Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab and provides attach locations for several other elements. Kopra is currently assigned technical duties in the Space Station Branch of the Astronaut Office, where his primary focus involves the testing of crew interfaces for two future ISS modules as well as the implementation of support computers and operational Local Area Network on ISS. Node 2 is scheduled to launch on mission STS-120, Station assembly flight 10A.

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Tim Kopra (second from right) talks with workers in the Space Station Processing Facility about the Intravehicular Activity (IVA) constraints testing on the Italian-built Node 2, a future element of the International Space Station.  .  The second of three Station connecting modules, the Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab and provides attach locations for several other elements.  Kopra is currently assigned technical duties in the Space Station Branch of the Astronaut Office, where his primary focus involves the testing of crew interfaces for two future ISS modules as well as the implementation of support computers and operational Local Area Network on ISS.   Node 2 is scheduled to launch on mission STS-120, Station assembly flight 10A.
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Feb 3, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Tim Kopra (second from right) talks with workers in the Space Station Processing Facility about the Intravehicular Activity (IVA) constraints testing on the Italian-built Node 2, a future element of the International Space Station. . The second of three Station connecting modules, the Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab and provides attach locations for several other elements. Kopra is currently assigned technical duties in the Space Station Branch of the Astronaut Office, where his primary focus involves the testing of crew interfaces for two future ISS modules as well as the implementation of support computers and operational Local Area Network on ISS. Node 2 is scheduled to launch on mission STS-120, Station assembly flight 10A.

NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 4, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to begin the two-day journey to the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 4, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to begin the two-day journey to the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 4, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to begin the two-day journey to the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 4, 2006

International Space Station (ISS)

Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 2:38 p.m. (EDT) to begin the two-day journey to the...

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NASA image: Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 1, 2013

Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),installing Ultra-Sonic...

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NASA image: Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 1, 2013

Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-038211 (1 Feb. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam on Atlantis flight deck
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Feb 9, 2001

MS Curbeam on Atlantis flight deck

STS98-E-5038 (9 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, mission specialist, stays busy at a makeshift supply...

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NASA image: CDR James Wetherbee works at CDRs station of FD during STS-113
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Nov 25, 2002

CDR James Wetherbee works at CDRs station of FD during STS-113

STS113-E-05029 (25 November 2002) --- Astronaut James D. Wetherbee, STS-113 mission commander, occupies the...

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NASA image: CDR Lindsey on aft flight deck wearing sunglasses
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Jul 14, 2001

CDR Lindsey on aft flight deck wearing sunglasses

STS104-E-5029 (14 July 2001) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-104 mission commander, looks toward the...

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NASA image: SSRMS/Canadarm2 and ISS backdropped by Earth limb
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Aug 17, 2001

SSRMS/Canadarm2 and ISS backdropped by Earth limb

STS105-E-5341 (17 August 2001) --- Backdropped by a sunset, the Canadarm2 / Space Station Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: Thomas uses laser range finder during rendezvous ops
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Mar 10, 2001

Thomas uses laser range finder during rendezvous ops

STS102-E-5064 (10 March 2001) --- Astronaut Andrew S.W. Thomas, STS-102 mission specialist, uses a laser ranging...

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NASA image: STS-112 MS Sellers on aft flight deck
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Oct 9, 2002

STS-112 MS Sellers on aft flight deck

STS112-E-05059 (9 October 2002) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, STS-112 mission specialist, uses a laser ranging...

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NASA image: Commander Kent Rominger and Pilot Ashby work on the flight deck of Endeavour
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Apr 21, 2001

Commander Kent Rominger and Pilot Ashby work on the flight deck of Endeavour

S100-E-5136 (21 April 2001) --- On Endeavour's forward flight deck, astronauts Kent V. Rominger (foreground),...

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NASA image: Kelly in the commander's seat in the flight deck
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Mar 10, 2001

Kelly in the commander's seat in the flight deck

STS102-E-5075 (10 March 2001) --- Astronaut James M. Kelly, pilot, is about to be busy on Discovery's forward flight...

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NASA image: STS-102 flight deck activity during post-docking ops with the ISS
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Apr 5, 2001

STS-102 flight deck activity during post-docking ops with the ISS

STS102-323-003 (10 March 2001) --- The STS-102 crew members are pictured on the aft flight deck of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Horowitz at the aft flight deck during rendezvous ops
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Aug 12, 2001

Horowitz at the aft flight deck during rendezvous ops

STS105-E-5061 (12 August 2001) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, STS-105 mission commander, looks over a checklist on...

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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument arrives at the Space...

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May 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's International Space Station-RapidScat scatterometer instrument is revealed inside...

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Tim Kopra talks to a technician (off-camera) during Intravehicular Activity...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Tim Kopra (second from right) talks with workers in the Space Station...

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