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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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Jun 10, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Auxiliary power unit 3, or APU3, is ready for installation in space shuttle Endeavour for the...

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Jun 10, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 2, auxiliary power unit 3, or APU3, is in place on...

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Jun 10, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 2, technicians begin installation of an auxiliary...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1653
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Jun 10, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 2, technicians install auxiliary power unit 3, or...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1651
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Jun 10, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility bay No. 2, technicians begin installation of an auxiliary...

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Nov 29, 2019

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iss061e061561 (Nov. 29, 2019) --- Russia's Progress 73 (73P) cargo craft is pictured departing the International...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00010
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Feb 20, 2008

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Atlantis was given the 'go' for deorbit burn to return to Earth's atmosphere in preparation for landing. During the...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00087
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Jul 31, 2009

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'Go' for deorbit burn from Launch Control has given the STS-127 crew the OK to fire Endeavour's engines for entry...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00208
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Sep 21, 2006

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Mission Control has given Commander Brent Jett the 'go' for deorbit burn. Atlantis is completing mission STS-115...

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Nov 29, 2019

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iss061e061461 (Nov. 29, 2019) --- Russia's Progress 73 (73P) cargo craft is pictured departing the International...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00043
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Jun 14, 2008

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'Go' for Deorbit Burn. Mission Control has given Discovery the OK to head for home. The STS-124 mission crew members...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut and Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover inside of the Orion spacecraft mockup
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA astronaut and Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover inside of the Orion spacecraft mockup

jsc2025e004071 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover inside of the Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch exits the Orion spacecraft mockup
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch exits the Orion spacecraft mockup

jsc2025e004089 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch exits the Orion...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts and Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover inside of the Orion spacecraft mockup
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA astronauts and Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover inside of the Orion spacecraft mockup

jsc2025e004075 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- NASA astronauts and Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover inside...

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NASA image: Canadian Space Agency astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Jeremy Hansen
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Jan 30, 2025

Canadian Space Agency astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Jeremy Hansen

jsc2025e004073 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Jeremy Hansen...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman inside of the Orion spacecraft mockup
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Jan 30, 2025

NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman inside of the Orion spacecraft mockup

jsc2025e004074 (Jan. 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman inside of the Orion...

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Aug 6, 2019

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U.S. COMMERCIAL CARGO SHIP DEPARTS THE SPACE STATION An unpiloted Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft departed...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

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iss050e031198 (1/17/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Marcus Murbach, left, Daphne Dao and Alejandro Salas, seated, Kwabena Boateng, and Justin...

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NASA image: TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake
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Jan 15, 2026

TechEdSat-11 Deploys the ExoBrake

TechEdSat-11 operators Heather Smith, left, Justin Pane, Daphne Dao and Alejandro Salas, seated, Kyeong Ja Kim, Luke...

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NASA image: J-SSOD-6 Deployment
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Jan 16, 2017

J-SSOD-6 Deployment

iss050e032565 (1/17/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Japanese-Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-6 (J-SSOD-6)...

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NASA image: iss070m260721000_Crew-7_Deorbit_Burn_and_Splashdown_Coverage_Part_3
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Mar 12, 2024

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NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andy Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Progress 15 supply vehicle undocks from the SM taken during Expedition 10
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Dec 22, 2004

Progress 15 supply vehicle undocks from the SM taken during Expedition 10

ISS010-E-11836 (22 December 2004) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress 15 supply vehicle...

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NASA image: View of the Progress Spacecraft after undocking from the ISS during Expedition Seven
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Aug 27, 2003

View of the Progress Spacecraft after undocking from the ISS during Expedition Seven

ISS007-E-13852 (27 August 2003) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, an unpiloted Progress 10 supply vehicle...

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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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