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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: KSC-01PD-1844
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Dec 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition 3 crew do a group handshake one day after their return to Earth from...

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NASA image: jsc2012e029874
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Feb 14, 2012

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JSC2012-E-029874 (14 Feb. 2012) --- During a ceremony on Feb. 14 at the Astrium North America facility in Houston,...

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NASA image: jsc2012e029875
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Feb 14, 2012

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JSC2012-E-029875 (14 Feb. 2012) --- During a ceremony on Feb. 14 at the Astrium North America facility in Houston,...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Apr 28, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

A Canadian "handshake" in space occurred on April 28, 2001, as the Canadian-built space station robotic arm...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT GROUP - GT-6 AND GT-7 CREWS - WELCOME
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Dec 19, 1965

ASTRONAUT GROUP - GT-6 AND GT-7 CREWS - WELCOME

S65-66728 (19 Dec. 1965) --- This happy round of handshakes took place in the Manned Spacecraft Operations Building...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Crewmembers during Transfer of Command Ceremony
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Mar 9, 2014

Expedition 38 Crewmembers during Transfer of Command Ceremony

ISS038-E-068899 (9 March 2014) --- The new commander of the current crew on the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1796
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Dec 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- New York Police Department Detective Michael Jermyn (center) is thanked for...

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NASA image: Expedition Two Voss at SSRMS controls with Hadfield and Helms in Destiny module
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Apr 22, 2001

Expedition Two Voss at SSRMS controls with Hadfield and Helms in Destiny module

ISS002-303-036 (28 April 2001) --- Some of the principal participants of an historical event are pictured in the...

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NASA image: Hadfield, Helms and Voss work on the SSRMS controls in Destiny
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Apr 28, 2001

Hadfield, Helms and Voss work on the SSRMS controls in Destiny

S100-E-5884 (28 April 2001) --- Some of the principal participants of an historical event are pictured in the...

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NASA image: STS-89 and Mir 24 crews at the hatch opening
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Mar 4, 1998

STS-89 and Mir 24 crews at the hatch opening

S89-E-5352 (28 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows the commanders' farewell handshake, thus...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2401
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-119 Pilot Tony Antonelli and Commander Lee Archambault share a congratulatory handshake...

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NASA image: KSC01pd1796
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Dec 5, 2001

KSC01pd1796

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- New York Police Department Detective Michael Jermyn (center) is thanked for...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-79 was the fourth in a series of NASA docking missions to the Russian Mir Space Station, leading up to the...

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NASA image: Hadfield, Helms and Voss work on the SSRMS controls in Destiny
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Apr 28, 2001

Hadfield, Helms and Voss work on the SSRMS controls in Destiny

S100-E-5889 (28 April 2001) --- Two of the principal participants of an historical event are pictured in the Destiny...

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NASA image: Hadfield, Helms and Voss work on the SSRMS controls in Destiny
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Apr 28, 2001

Hadfield, Helms and Voss work on the SSRMS controls in Destiny

S100-E-5885 (28 April 2001) --- Some of the principal participants of an historical event are pictured in the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 10, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-102 mission astronauts James S. Voss and James D. Weatherbee share a congratulatory handshake as the Space...

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NASA image: STS-79 crew insignia
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Sep 9, 1998

STS-79 crew insignia

STS79-S-001 (April 1996) --- STS-79 is the fourth in a series of NASA docking missions to the Russian Mir Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1508
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Dec 27, 1999

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As he exits the Crew Hatch Access Vehicle, STS-103 Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. is greeted with a handshake by...

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Audio
Jun 6, 2025

HWHAP Ep388 Private Astronaut Mission Management

Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center. Episode...

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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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