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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: Astronaut Thomas Jones anchored to bunk facility while working on computer
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronaut Thomas Jones anchored to bunk facility while working on computer

STS059-10-011 (9-20 April 1994) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones appears to have climbed out of bed right into his work...

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NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, crewmembers repair 3/4 inch video reel on middeck
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, crewmembers repair 3/4 inch video reel on middeck

STS027-05-020 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- In the foreground, astronauts Robert L. Gibson (left) and Guy S. Gardner,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Conrad stands at Modular Equipment Stowage Assemble
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Nov 19, 1969

Astronaut Charles Conrad stands at Modular Equipment Stowage Assemble

AS12-47-6988 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: Tether Optical Phenomena (TOP) experiment
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Mar 14, 1996

Tether Optical Phenomena (TOP) experiment

STS075-310-002 (22 Feb.-9 March 1996) --- Astronaut Maurizio Cheli, STS-75 mission specialist, works with the Tether...

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NASA image: Wiseman in Columbus module
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Jun 28, 2014

Wiseman in Columbus module

ISS040-E-024110 (28 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, wearing a...

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NASA image: Ocular Health (OH) Ultrasound 2 Scan
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Jun 6, 2013

Ocular Health (OH) Ultrasound 2 Scan

Astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 37 flight engineer, assisted by astronaut Chris Cassidy, performs an Ocular Health...

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NASA image: STS-41 Pilot Cabana holds 16mm camera on OV-103's middeck
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 Pilot Cabana holds 16mm camera on OV-103's middeck

STS041-05-011 (6-10 Oct 1990) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, STS-41 pilot, exhibits the weightlessness of space...

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NASA image: Ocular Health (OH) Fundoscope Exam
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Jun 5, 2013

Ocular Health (OH) Fundoscope Exam

Astronaut Karen Nyberg and Astronaut Chris Cassidy (partially visible), both Expedition 37 flight engineers, perform...

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NASA image: Astronaut Carl Meade mans pilots station during trajectory control exercise
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Carl Meade mans pilots station during trajectory control exercise

STS064-22-024 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- With a manual and lap top computer in front of him, astronaut Carl J. Meade,...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Casper uses Portable Inflight Landing Operations Trainer
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut John Casper uses Portable Inflight Landing Operations Trainer

STS062-15-013 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, mission commander, participates in an experiment that...

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NASA image: Astronaut Blaine Hammond talks to students on Earth via SAREX
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Sep 15, 1994

Astronaut Blaine Hammond talks to students on Earth via SAREX

STS064-04-009 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut L. Blaine Hammond, STS-64 pilot, talks to students on Earth via the...

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NASA image: EMUs in Quest airlock
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Aug 1, 2014

EMUs in Quest airlock

ISS040-E-086597 (1 Aug. 2014) --- Two unoccupied Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuits, photographed by an...

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NASA image: Astronaut William McArthur talks to students on earth using SAREX
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Oct 24, 1993

Astronaut William McArthur talks to students on earth using SAREX

STS058-21-011 (24 Oct 1993) --- From the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia, astronaut William...

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NASA image: STS-46 Pilot Allen uses cycle ergometer on OV-104's middeck
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Aug 8, 1992

STS-46 Pilot Allen uses cycle ergometer on OV-104's middeck

STS046-24-025 (31 July-8 Aug. 1992) --- Astronaut Andrew M. Allen, STS-46 pilot, exercises on the bicycle ergometer...

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NASA image: EMUs in Airlock
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Jun 14, 2013

EMUs in Airlock

View of a pair of Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMUs) and assorted other bags in the Quest Airlock as documented by...

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NASA image: Wiseman works within stowed equipment in the A/L
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Sep 16, 2014

Wiseman works within stowed equipment in the A/L

ISS041-E-016637 (16 Sept. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman (center background), Expedition 41 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: View inside personal hygiene locker of Skylab 3 astronauts
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Aug 30, 1973

View inside personal hygiene locker of Skylab 3 astronauts

SL3-110-1430 (August 1973) --- View inside the personal hygiene locker of a Skylab 3 astronaut, which contains his...

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NASA image: STS-41 crew communicates with ground controllers from OV-103's flight deck
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 crew communicates with ground controllers from OV-103's flight deck

STS041-02-035 (6-10 Oct 1990) --- A fish-eye lens view shows two of STS-41's three mission specialists on the flight...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers review IFM procedures on JSC's CCT mockup middeck
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Jul 13, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers review IFM procedures on JSC's CCT mockup middeck

S89-39537 (July 1989) --- Two astronaut-crewmembers for NASA's STS-34 mission are briefed on inflight maintenance...

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NASA image: Mission specialist Judith Resnik at interdeck access hatch
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Sep 8, 1984

Mission specialist Judith Resnik at interdeck access hatch

41D-12-020 (6 Sept 1984) --- Astronaut Judith A. Resnik, mission specialist, anchors herself on the flight deck (out...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mark Lee talks to ground controllers about SPIFEX
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Sep 10, 1994

Astronaut Mark Lee talks to ground controllers about SPIFEX

STS064-311-031 (10 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee, STS-64 mission specialist, at a Payload General Support...

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NASA image: Stowage in the Node 1 and PMA1
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Dec 26, 2012

Stowage in the Node 1 and PMA1

View of stowage in the aft end of the Node 1 and the hatch leading to Pressurized Mating Adapter 1 (PMA1). The PMA1...

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NASA image: EMUs in Quest airlock
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Aug 1, 2014

EMUs in Quest airlock

ISS040-E-086600 (1 Aug. 2014) --- Two unoccupied Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuits, photographed by an...

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NASA image: Astronauts Casper and Gemar prepare to use cameras
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronauts Casper and Gemar prepare to use cameras

STS062-06-030 (4-18 March 1994) --- With cameras in hand two of the STS-62 astronauts prepare to take pictures of...

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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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