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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: Christmas stockings hanging in the Node 1 hatch
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Dec 25, 2012

Christmas stockings hanging in the Node 1 hatch

ISS034-E-010298 (25 Dec. 2012) --- Stockings were obviously hung with care on Christmas Day aboard the International...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Christmas stockings at the Node 1 hatch
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Dec 25, 2012

Expedition 34 Christmas stockings at the Node 1 hatch

ISS034-E-009737 (25 Dec. 2012) --- Stockings were obviously hung with care on Christmas Day aboard the International...

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Dec 25, 2022

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iss068e032486 (Dec. 25, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineers (from left) Josh Cassada, Nicole Mann, and Frank...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Crew Members celebrate Christmas in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 25, 2011

Expedition 30 Crew Members celebrate Christmas in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-015660 (25 Dec. 2011) --- The six Expedition 30 crew members assemble in the U.S. Lab (Destiny) aboard the...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Crew Members celebrate Christmas in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 25, 2011

Expedition 30 Crew Members celebrate Christmas in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-015666 (25 Dec. 2011) --- The six Expedition 30 crew members assemble in the U.S. Lab (Destiny) aboard the...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Crew Members celebrate Christmas in the U.S. Laboratory
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Dec 25, 2011

Expedition 30 Crew Members celebrate Christmas in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-015674 (25 Dec. 2011 --- The six Expedition 30 crew members assemble in the U.S. Lab (Destiny)aboard the...

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NASA image: Cosmic Ornament of Gas and Dust
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Dec 20, 2007

Cosmic Ornament of Gas and Dust

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope used its infrared camera to image this beautiful bulb which might look like a Christmas...

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NASA image: Test Image of Earth Sand by Mars Camera
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Nov 16, 2010

Test Image of Earth Sand by Mars Camera

This view of grains from a sand dune near Christmas Lake, Ore., was taken by a testing twin of Mars Hand Lens Imager...

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Dec 24, 2014

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NASA image: ARC-1983-A83-0806-5
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Dec 13, 1983

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Sy Syvertson being entertained by the Ames Christmas Carolers

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NASA image: Stellar Snowflake Cluster
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Dec 22, 2005

Stellar Snowflake Cluster

Newborn stars, hidden behind thick dust, are revealed in this image of a section of the Christmas Tree cluster from...

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NASA image: Zvezda Service module decorated for the holidays
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Dec 25, 2006

Zvezda Service module decorated for the holidays

ISS014-E-10250 (25 Dec. 2006) --- Christmas decorations in the Zvezda Service Module of the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-72C-383
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Dec 1, 1971

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CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Christmas season brought large crowds at Visitors...

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Dec 24, 2017

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iss054e005591 (Dec. 24, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei "stirs" in the orbital house that is the...

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NASA image: Zvezda Service module decorated for the holidays
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Dec 25, 2006

Zvezda Service module decorated for the holidays

ISS014-E-10251 (25 Dec. 2006) --- Christmas decorations in the Zvezda Service Module of the International Space...

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NASA image: McArthur and Tokarev celebrate New Year with Grandfather Frost during Expedition 12
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Dec 28, 2006

McArthur and Tokarev celebrate New Year with Grandfather Frost during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-14244 (28 Dec. 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr. (right), Expedition 13 commander and NASA...

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NASA image: Ford plays the ukulele in the Node 2
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Dec 23, 2012

Ford plays the ukulele in the Node 2

ISS034-E-009697 (23 Dec. 2012) --- Inside the Tranquility node of the International Space Station, Expedition 34...

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NASA image: Kelly in the Node 1
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Dec 12, 2010

Kelly in the Node 1

ISS026-E-009374 (12 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander, poses for a holiday photo...

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NASA image: Kelly in the Node 1
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Dec 12, 2010

Kelly in the Node 1

ISS026-E-009371 (12 Dec. 2010) --- Wearing a Santa Claus hat, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander,...

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Dec 18, 2020

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iss064e013899 (Dec. 18, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins poses for a holiday...

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Nov 9, 2023

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iss070e022023 (Nov. 9, 2023) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Commander Andreas Mogensen...

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Dec 25, 2017

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iss054e005627 (Dec. 25, 2017) --- A Christmas Day sunrise is photographed from the International Space Station as...

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Dec 18, 2020

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iss064e013898 (Dec. 18, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins poses for a...

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Dec 18, 2020

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iss064e013903 (Dec. 18, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker poses for a...

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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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