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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: A partial moon was photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember
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Jul 5, 2003

A partial moon was photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember

ISS007-E-09496 (5 July 2003) --- A partial moon was photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the...

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NASA image: View of the crescent moon during Expedition Six
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Apr 28, 2003

View of the crescent moon during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-48519 (28 April 2003) --- A crescent moon was photographed by an Expedition Six crewmember onboard the...

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Sep 2, 2003

Dark Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-14296 (2 September 2003) --- Lightning in clouds at night is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Full Moon as seen from ISS
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Dec 5, 2006

Full Moon as seen from ISS

ISS014-E-08916 (4 Dec. 2006) --- This view of a full moon was photographed by an Expedition 14 crewmember onboard...

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NASA image: iss007e12270
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Aug 9, 2003

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ISS007-E-12270 (9 August 2003) --- View of a gibbous Moon photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-2 - OUTER SPACE
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Nov 16, 1981

INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-2 - OUTER SPACE

S81-39573 (12-14 Nov. 1981) --- This photograph was taken during a two-and a fourth-day stay in Earth orbit by...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11048 (28 July 2005) --- The crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Discovery was photographed by the crewmembers...

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NASA image: Full Moon as seen from ISS
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Dec 5, 2006

Full Moon as seen from ISS

ISS014-E-08948 (4 Dec. 2006) --- This distorted view of a full moon intersecting Earth's horizon was photographed by...

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NASA image: Full Moon as seen from ISS
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Dec 5, 2006

Full Moon as seen from ISS

ISS014-E-08936 (4 Dec. 2006) --- This view of a full moon was photographed by an Expedition 14 crewmember onboard...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Apr 6, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-43510 (6 April 2003) --- Photographed by one of the Expedition 6 crew members onboard the International...

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NASA image: Full Moon as seen from ISS
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Dec 5, 2006

Full Moon as seen from ISS

ISS014-E-08940 (4 Dec. 2006) --- This distorted view of a full moon intersecting Earth's horizon was photographed by...

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NASA image: View of the ISS during rendezvous
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Apr 7, 2001

View of the ISS during rendezvous

STS102-329-037 (8-21 March 2001)--- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-89PC-0353
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Mar 13, 1989

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STS-29 ONBOARD - The crew of space shuttle mission STS-29 took thousands of still photographs during their five days...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 13, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-14971 (13 September 2003) --- Earth’s horizon against the blackness of space is featured in this...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken during the STS-114 mission
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Jul 29, 2005

Earth observation taken during the STS-114 mission

S114-E-5746 (29 July 2005) --- A mass of storm clouds was photographed by a STS-114 crewmember onboard the Space...

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NASA image: Sunrise as seen by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 20, 2003

Sunrise as seen by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-17719 (20 October 2003) --- The airglow above Earth’s horizon was photographed by an Expedition 7...

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Oct 4, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-16249 (4 October 2003) --- Earth’s horizon against the blackness of space is featured in this image...

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NASA image: View of the Crescent Moon / moonset taken during Expedition 8
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Dec 1, 2003

View of the Crescent Moon / moonset taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-08950 (December 2003) --- A partial moon is visible in this view of Earth’s horizon and airglow,...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 28, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-15623 (28 September 2003) --- This view featuring Clear Lake area and NASA, 25 miles southeast of Houston,...

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NASA image: Moon over an Earth limb taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Aug 5, 2003

Moon over an Earth limb taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-12046 (5 August 2003) --- A gibbous moon is visible in this view of Earth’s horizon and airglow,...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Feb 15, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-16328 (15 February 2004) --- A major dust storm in the Kerman Desert, just east of the city of Bam in...

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NASA image: Camera Aboard "Friendship 7" - Astronaut John Glenn - Spaceflight
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Feb 20, 1961

Camera Aboard "Friendship 7" - Astronaut John Glenn - Spaceflight

S62-00303 (20 Feb. 1962) --- A camera onboard the "Friendship 7" Mercury spacecraft photographs astronaut John H....

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NASA image: Camera Aboard "Friendship 7" - Photographs Astronaut John Glenn During Spaceflight
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Feb 20, 1961

Camera Aboard "Friendship 7" - Photographs Astronaut John Glenn During Spaceflight

S62-00302 (20 Feb. 1962) --- A camera onboard the "Friendship 7" Mercury spacecraft photographs astronaut John H....

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NASA image: Full Moon as seen from ISS
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Dec 5, 2006

Full Moon as seen from ISS

ISS014-E-08933 (4 Dec. 2006) --- This view of a full moon was photographed by an Expedition 14 crewmember onboard...

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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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