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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: Project Mercury; Little Joe
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Jul 30, 1959

Project Mercury; Little Joe

Assembling the Little Joe capsules. The capsules were manufactured in-house by Langley technicians. Three capsules...

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NASA image: Space Task Group (STG)
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Aug 20, 1959

Space Task Group (STG)

From left to right: Charles Donlan, deputy head, and Robert Gilruth, head of STG, look at a scale model of a Mercury...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

The Soyuz capsule lays on its side after landing approximately 85 kilometers northeast of Arkalyk in northern...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

The Soyuz capsule lays on its side after landing approximately 85 kilometers northeast of Arkalyk in northern...

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NASA image: Capsule Communicator
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Apr 2, 2026

Capsule Communicator

jsc2026e020046 (April 2, 2026) – CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and backup Artemis II crew member Jenni...

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NASA image: Communicating with the Crew from Console
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Apr 2, 2026

Communicating with the Crew from Console

jsc2026e019614 (April 2, 2026) – NASA astronaut Chris Birch serves as capsule communicator (capcom) in the Mission...

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NASA image: Capsule Communicator
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Apr 4, 2026

Capsule Communicator

jsc2026e021107 (April 4, 2026) – CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and backup Artemis II crew member Jenni...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for May 28, 2021
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May 28, 2021

Inside KSC! for May 28, 2021

NASA and SpaceX are preparing for the company’s 22nd Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Landing
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Apr 30, 2004

Expedition 8 Landing

The main chute for the Soyuz capsule is prepared for folding, Friday, April 30, 2004, following the landing of the...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Aug 5, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

Orion Test Capsule loaded on a flatbed trailer at NASA Langley to be transport to Fort Eustis, VA. where it will be...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Aug 5, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

Orion Test Capsule loaded on a flatbed trailer at NASA Langley to be transport to Fort Eustis, VA. where it will be...

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NASA image: Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is
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Aug 5, 2013

Model of the Space Launch System for the Orion Space Capsule is

Orion Test Capsule loaded on a flatbed trailer at NASA Langley to be transport to Fort Eustis, VA. where it will be...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Expedition 41 Flight Engineer Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency (ESA) is helped out of the Soyuz Capsule...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Expedition 41 Flight Engineer Reid Wiseman of NASA is helped out of the Soyuz Capsule just minutes after he and...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Expedition 41 Flight Engineer Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency (ESA) rests in a chair outside the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Expedition 41 Flight Engineer Reid Wiseman of NASA gives a thumbs up from inside the Soyuz Capsule just minutes...

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NASA image: Expedition 20 Landing
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Oct 10, 2009

Expedition 20 Landing

Empty chairs outside the Soyuz Capsule await Spaceflight participant Guy Laliberté, Expedition 20 Commander Gennady...

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NASA image: Capsule Modes in Assembly Shop Wallops Island
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Apr 13, 1959

Capsule Modes in Assembly Shop Wallops Island

Technicians prepare a full-scale capsule which would be used for the first rocket-launching on March 11, 1959. The...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight
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Apr 21, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight

Expedition 7 NASA International Space Station Science Officer and Flight Engineer Edward T. Lu steps out of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 8, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 backup Soyuz Commander Valery Tokarev enters the Soyuz capsule for a final check Saturday, Oct. 9,...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 26, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

Marcos Pontes, Brazilian Space Agency Soyuz crew member, climbs into the Soyuz capsule for his final check at...

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe booster
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Oct 15, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe booster

The Mercury capsule and escape tower are being lowered onto the Little Joe booster for launch on August 21, 1959....

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NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe booster
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Oct 15, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe booster

The Mercury capsule and escape tower are being lowered onto the Little Joe booster for launch on August 21, 1959....

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka, Flight Engineer, NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke and European Space Agency...

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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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