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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: Barbara Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist, at Memorial service
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Jan 31, 1986

Barbara Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist, at Memorial service

51L-S-108 (31 Jan. 1986) --- Barbara R. Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist to Christa McAuliffe, with others on...

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NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0015-2
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Jan 5, 1982

ARC-1982-AC82-0015-2

Lockheed L-1011 EET (Energy Efficient Transport) test-516 in 12ft. W.T.

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NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0015-1
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Jan 5, 1982

ARC-1982-AC82-0015-1

Lockheed L-1011 EET (Energy Efficient Transport) 12ft w.t. test-516

ARC
NASA image: VEG-03 J/K/L Packing for NG-13
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Jan 21, 2020

VEG-03 J/K/L Packing for NG-13

VEG-03 J/K/L Packing Researchers at Kennedy Space Center pack the VEG-03 J/K/L experiment for shipment to Wallops...

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NASA image: Portrait - Culbertson, Frank L.
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Aug 22, 1984

Portrait - Culbertson, Frank L.

S84-40232 (1984) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, 1984 ASCAN.

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NASA image: Phillips in A/L Crewlock (C/L) compartment
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May 18, 2005

Phillips in A/L Crewlock (C/L) compartment

ISS011-E-06401 (18 May 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA science officer and flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe meets other STS 51-L crewmembers
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Sep 10, 1985

Christa McAuliffe meets other STS 51-L crewmembers

S85-39943 (9 Sept. 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L citizen observer/payload specialist representing the...

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NASA image: Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson
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Jan 25, 1949

Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson

Portrait of Floyd L. Thompson NASA Langley Center Director from 1960 to 1968. Died in 1976

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NASA image: Internal A/L in the JPM
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Dec 30, 2012

Internal A/L in the JPM

View of internal airlock (A/L) in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (JPM). Photo was taken...

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NASA image: Stowed EMUs in the A/L
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Jan 25, 2012

Stowed EMUs in the A/L

View of stowed Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMUs),in the Airlock (A/L). Photo was taken during Expedition 34.

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NASA image: Hopkins in the A/L
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Dec 18, 2013

Hopkins in the A/L

View of Mike Hopkins, Expedition 38 Flight Engineer (FE), during remove and replace (R&R) of Hard Upper Torso (HUT)...

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NASA image: HOLMQUEST, DONALD L., ASTRONAUT - PORTRAIT
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Jan 1, 1967

HOLMQUEST, DONALD L., ASTRONAUT - PORTRAIT

S67-35799 (1967) --- Astronaut Donald L. Holmquest.

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NASA image: Vibidia AV-L-20
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Sep 28, 2013

Vibidia AV-L-20

This image of Vibidia AV-L-20, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA...

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NASA image: Paulina AV-L-15
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Sep 28, 2013

Paulina AV-L-15

This image of Paulina AV-L-15, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA...

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NASA image: Mamilia AV-L-06
Image
Sep 28, 2013

Mamilia AV-L-06

This image of Mamilia AV-L-06, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA...

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NASA image: Arruntia AV-L-03
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Sep 28, 2013

Arruntia AV-L-03

This image of Arruntia AV-L-03, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA...

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NASA image: Fabia AV-L-13
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Sep 28, 2013

Fabia AV-L-13

This image of Fabia AV-L-13, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA Dawn...

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NASA image: Numisia AV-L-21
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Sep 28, 2013

Numisia AV-L-21

This image of Numisia AV-L-21, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA...

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NASA image: Caparronia AV-L-04
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Sep 28, 2013

Caparronia AV-L-04

This image of Caparronia AV-L-04, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA...

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NASA image: Canuleia AV-L-28
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Sep 28, 2013

Canuleia AV-L-28

This image of Canuleia AV-L-28, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA...

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NASA image: Aricia AV-L-11
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Sep 28, 2013

Aricia AV-L-11

This image of Aricia AV-L-11, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA Dawn...

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NASA image: Matronalia AV-L-25
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Sep 28, 2013

Matronalia AV-L-25

This image of Matronalia AV-L-25, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA...

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NASA image: Oppia AV-L-22
Image
Sep 28, 2013

Oppia AV-L-22

This image of Oppia AV-L-22, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA Dawn...

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NASA image: Eutropia AV-L-10
Image
Sep 28, 2013

Eutropia AV-L-10

This image of Eutropia AV-L-10, from the atlas of the giant asteroid Vesta, was created from images taken as NASA...

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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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