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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: Quest airlock maneuvered into position
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Jul 15, 2001

Quest airlock maneuvered into position

S104-E-5065 (15 July 2001) --- The newly-installed Candarm2, Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS),...

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NASA image: MSFC-201801918
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Dec 3, 2018

MSFC-201801918

Jody Singer discusses Budget issues, the passing of President George H. W. Bush, and recent appointments to Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: Columbus being moved into installation position by the SSRMS
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Feb 11, 2008

Columbus being moved into installation position by the SSRMS

S122-E-007870 (11 Feb. 2008) --- In the grasp of the station's robotic Canadarm2, the Columbus laboratory is moved...

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NASA image: Columbus being moved into installation position by the SSRMS
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Feb 11, 2008

Columbus being moved into installation position by the SSRMS

S122-E-007873 (11 Feb. 2008) --- Photographed through a window on the International Space Station, the station's...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Mar 29, 1993

Launch Vehicles

The Air Force Delta II vehicle sits poised on Complex 17A at the Cape Canaveral Air Station, ready to carry the 19th...

MSFC
NASA image: Lifting NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage into Position for Mating
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Apr 15, 2014

Lifting NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage into Position for Mating

Workers monitor the Delta II second stage for NASA OCO-2, as it is lifted into position for mating with the rocket...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Lovell at his position in the Lunar Module
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Apr 14, 1970

Astronaut James Lovell at his position in the Lunar Module

AS13-59-8484 (April 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander, is pictured at his position in the Lunar...

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NASA image: PDP grappled by RMS is positioned above payload bay (PLB) at sunrise
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Mar 30, 1982

PDP grappled by RMS is positioned above payload bay (PLB) at sunrise

STS003-21-080 (22-30 March 1982) --- Plasma Diagnostics Package (PDP) grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS)...

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NASA image: Tonga Eruption Atmospheric Wave
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Jan 27, 2022

Tonga Eruption Atmospheric Wave

Real-time data collected by the Global Differential Global Positioning System network, operated by NASA's Jet...

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NASA image: Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal
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Oct 4, 2024

Helicopter Removes Historic Rooftop Pedestal

A helicopter is positioned to remove a rooftop pedestal from Building 4800 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: Lifting the Orbiter Discovery into vertical position in the VAB
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May 22, 1995

Lifting the Orbiter Discovery into vertical position in the VAB

S95-10529 (3 May 1995) --- Inside the cavernous Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), workers carry out the meticulous...

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Dec 20, 2005

McArthur positions the CFE in preparation to video it during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-12909 (20 Dec. 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: SPHERES (Synchronized Position Hold,Engage,Reorient,Experimental Satellites)
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Jun 26, 2009

SPHERES (Synchronized Position Hold,Engage,Reorient,Experimental Satellites)

ISS020-E-014574 (26 June 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, does a check of...

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NASA image: McArthur rotates the CHeCS rack back into position after cleaning the AAA fan
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Dec 1, 2005

McArthur rotates the CHeCS rack back into position after cleaning the AAA fan

ISS012-E-09931 (1 December 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui checks out a Global Positioning Satellite receiver
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Aug 19, 2025

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui checks out a Global Positioning Satellite receiver

iss073e0511308 (Aug. 19, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 1, 2002

Research Technology

An array of components in a laboratory at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is being tested by the Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: Positioning NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage for Mating
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Apr 15, 2014

Positioning NASA OCO-2 Delta II Launch Vehicle Second Stage for Mating

The Delta II second stage for NASA Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 mission, or OCO-2, is positioned atop the rocket...

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NASA image: Positive ID
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Oct 2, 2006

Positive ID

The great basin that interrupts the contours of this moon crescent identifies the satellite unmistakably as Mimas....

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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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