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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: View of Morgan in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118
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Aug 11, 2007

View of Morgan in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118-E-06834 (11 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Barbara R. Morgan, STS-118 mission specialist, pauses for a photo while...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

An osprey, clutching a fish, pauses for a meal atop a metal structure at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1954
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Dec 11, 2000

KSC00pp1954

Members of the crew of the television series This Old House pause for a photo during a tour of KSC with astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0544
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim Kennedy pauses in his “bunny...

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson
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Jul 8, 2019

Portrait - Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson

NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson pauses for a portrait while donning her spacesuit and going under water in the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0014
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Jan 3, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, former President Jimmy Carter (center)...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Wildlife
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Mar 25, 2016

Creative Photography - Wildlife

Two juvenile roseate spoonbills pause near a waterway at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. NASA’s...

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NASA image: Astronaut Donn Eisele photographed during Apollo 7 mission
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Oct 20, 1968

Astronaut Donn Eisele photographed during Apollo 7 mission

AS07-04-1600 (20 Oct. 1968) --- Astronaut Donn F. Eisele, Apollo 7 command module pilot, smiles through a heavy...

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr.
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Apr 1, 1970

Portrait - Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr.

S70-34268 (April 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission, pauses...

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NASA image: Cosmonaut Valery I. Tokarev, Expedition 12 flight engineer and Soyuz commander
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Aug 26, 2005

Cosmonaut Valery I. Tokarev, Expedition 12 flight engineer and Soyuz commander

JSC2005-E-36546 (26 August 2005) --- Cosmonaut Valery I. Tokarev, Expedition 12 flight engineer and Soyuz commander,...

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NASA image: Helms in Node 1/Unity module
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Apr 7, 2001

Helms in Node 1/Unity module

ISS002-E-5511 (07 April 2001) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer, pauses from moving...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun pauses in front of the Saturn V vehicle being readied for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-1954
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Dec 11, 2000

KSC-00PP-1954

Members of the crew of the television series This Old House pause for a photo during a tour of KSC with astronaut...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun pauses in front of the Saturn V vehicle being readied for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission...

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Jan 23, 2025

NASA’s Day of Remembrance 2025

NASA’s annual Day of Remembrance pays tribute to all members of the NASA family who lost their lives in the pursuit...

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NASA image: MS1 Good poses for a photo on the FD during Flight Day 9
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May 19, 2009

MS1 Good poses for a photo on the FD during Flight Day 9

S125-E-010181 (19 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Good, STS-125 mission specialist, pauses near controls on the aft...

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NASA image: Whitson in Quest airlock
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Oct 30, 2007

Whitson in Quest airlock

S120-E-007409 (30 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, pauses for a photo while...

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NASA image: Official Portrait of Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13
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Feb 27, 2006

Official Portrait of Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13

JSC2006-E-00223 (22 Dec. 2005) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13 commander representing the Russian...

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NASA image: Whitson conducts OsteoOmics OPS in MSG
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May 2, 2017

Whitson conducts OsteoOmics OPS in MSG

iss051e034104 (5/02/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson pauses for a photo while working inside the Microgravity...

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NASA image: STS-105 MS Barry and Commander Horowitz pose in the U.S. Laboratory
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Aug 17, 2001

STS-105 MS Barry and Commander Horowitz pose in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS003-E-5185 (17 August 2001) --- Astronauts Daniel T. Barry (left), STS-105 mission specialist, and Scott J....

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NASA image: View of Hobaugh in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations
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Aug 12, 2007

View of Hobaugh in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118-E-06877 (12 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Charlie Hobaugh, STS-118 pilot, pauses for a photo while working the...

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NASA image: DSC_1311
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Jul 11, 2011

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The Orion Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) crew module pauses in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) prior to the move to...

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NASA image: University High School Science Bowl Team
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Mar 22, 2021

University High School Science Bowl Team

For the fourth consecutive year, Irvine's University High School won the Southern California regional round of the...

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NASA image: Close-up view of Barry and his EMU helmet
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Aug 16, 2001

Close-up view of Barry and his EMU helmet

STS105-E-5318 (16 August 2001) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, mission specialist, pauses for this close-up view...

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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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