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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: 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-11023 (28 July 2005) --- View of the Space Shuttle Discovery's crew cabin and the Orbiter Docking System...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 19, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut Alan Shepard (right) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took...

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NASA image: Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Nov 19, 1963

Alan Shepard in the Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Astronaut Alan Shepard (right) was one of 14 astronauts, 8 NASA test pilots, and 2 McDonnell test pilots who took...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Nov 22, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-005757 (22 Nov. 2011) --- This photograph, taken from the International Space Station flying approximately...

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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A model of the Sensor Test for Orion Relnav Risk Mitigation, or STORRM, is displayed at...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1226
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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, STS-88 Pilot Frederick W. Sturckow makes a...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly is satisfied with his training session in the shuttle...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-118 Pilot Charlie Hobaugh is satisfied with his training session in the shuttle...

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Oct 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, STS-88 Commander Robert D. Cabana makes a...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-118 Pilot Charlie Hobaugh disembarks from the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, at...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly disembarks from the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, at...

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NASA image: Jet Shoe Experiment on Air Bearing Facility
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Nov 16, 2010

Jet Shoe Experiment on Air Bearing Facility

Test subject wearing jet-shoe apparatus and resting in sling support. The cables are not attached. From A.W....

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NASA image: Chang-Diaz's EMU lower torso (legs) suspended against an Earth view during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2
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Jun 12, 2002

Chang-Diaz's EMU lower torso (legs) suspended against an Earth view during STS-111 UF-2 EVA 2

STS111-E-5224 (12 June 2002) --- Southern California’s Salton Sea is routinely a prominent visual for...

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Feb 28, 2025

HWHAP Ep374 MCC Communications Corridor

Host (Joseph Zakrzewski): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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Jan 16, 2026

HWHAP Ep407 A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 1

Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Jul 25, 2025

HWHAP Ep394 Artemis II The Mission

Dane Turner (Host) Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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HWHAP Ep415 Air Force Rescue and Recovery

HWHAP Air Force Rescue and Recovery Leah Cheshier Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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May 30, 2025

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Ep387_MCC Eye of the Storm Leah Cheshier Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Ep376_I Want My NASA TV

Ep378_I Want My NASA TV Joseph Zakrzewski (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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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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