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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew
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Dec 23, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew

ISS026-E-012284 (23 Dec. 2010) --- From 220 miles above Earth, one of the Expedition 26 crew members aboard the...

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Dec 6, 2019

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iss061e067911 (Dec. 6, 2019) --- Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is centered in this photograph with the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 37 crew
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Oct 5, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 37 crew

ISS037-E-006132 (5 Oct. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 37 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Nov 30, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-06565 (30 November 2003) --- This view featuring the Lake Michigan area was photographed by an Expedition 8...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 7, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-16525 (7 October 2003) --- This image of Chicago, Illinois at night, taken by an Expedition 7 crewmember...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1534
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Feb 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Payload shipping containers that hold the unpressurized Orbital Replacement Units ORU for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1533
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Feb 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare to load the payload shipping container that holds the Space Test...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1532
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Feb 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare to load the payload shipping containers that hold the unpressurized Orbital...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Sep 7, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-044831 (7 Sept. 2011) --- While many of the Great Lakes and their surrounding areas are covered by the...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

Arthur Muir, a retired Chicago attorney and America’s oldest Mt. Everest summiteer, attends the inaugural...

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NASA image: iss070e022671
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Nov 10, 2023

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iss070e022671 (Nov. 10, 2023) --- The sun's first rays begin illuminating Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

Arthur Muir, a retired Chicago attorney and America’s oldest Mt. Everest summiteer, addresses the audience during...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
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Jan 5, 2016

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew

ISS046e005404 (01/05/2016) --- The glittering lights of the American Midwest illuminate the Earth in this...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 14, 2000

Microgravity

Jimmy Grisham of the Microgravity Program Plarning Integration Office at NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center,...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

Arthur Muir, a retired Chicago attorney and America’s oldest Mt. Everest summiteer, addresses the audience during...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

An audience member asks a question during the inaugural Cross-Program Connection event at NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

Arthur Muir, a retired Chicago attorney and America’s oldest Mt. Everest summiteer, delivers his presentation during...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 21, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-29393 (21 February 2003) --- A number of large pieces of ice collected along and just off the shoreline...

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NASA image: iss070e022666
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Nov 10, 2023

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iss070e022666 (Nov. 10, 2023) --- Earth's airglow outlines the planet's horizon with the Moon above in this...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 14, 2000

Microgravity

Don Gillies, a materials scientist at NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), demonstrates the classroom-size...

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NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

Ellen Stofan, Director of Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 14, 2000

Microgravity

Pat Doty (right) of NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) demonstrates the greater bounce to the ounce of metal...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Manager Shawn Quinn, right, moderates the inaugural Cross-Program Connection event...

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NASA image: Dr. Parker Watches Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Dr. Parker Watches Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

Dr. Eugene Parker, a pioneer in heliophysics and S. Chandrasekhar distinguished service professor emeritus for 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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