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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: Malenchenko wearing Penguin-3 suit in the SM
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Jan 13, 2008

Malenchenko wearing Penguin-3 suit in the SM

ISS016-E-022535 (13 Jan. 2008) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 16 flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: Earth observations of the Galapagos Islands taken from OV-105 during STS-99.
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Mar 28, 2000

Earth observations of the Galapagos Islands taken from OV-105 during STS-99.

STS099-753-032 (11-22 February 2000) ---This 70mm photograph, photographed from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, centers...

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NASA image: EC80-12557
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Mar 20, 1980

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Gossamer Albatross on ramp with crew

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NASA image: NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA’s BARREL Mission Launches 20 Balloons

An emperor penguin waddles away on Christmas morning in Antarctica. On Christmas day, the BARREL team visited a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0972
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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Dr. Norman E. Thagard (left) is inducted...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Aug 26, 2005

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-12147 (26 Aug. 2005) --- South Georgia Island is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Aug 26, 2005

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-12148 (26 August 2005) --- South Georgia Island is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 11...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Mar 25, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-193144 (25 March 2012) --- Wave clouds near Ile aux Cochons are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 6, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-041528 (6 Feb. 2013) --- Tristan da Cunha is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 34 crew...

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NASA image: Galapagos Islands Flyby [HD Video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Galapagos Islands Flyby [HD Video]

Completed: 07-16-2009 Straddling the equator approximately 1000 kilometers to the west of the South American...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Sep 6, 2009

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-039083 (6 Sept. 2009) --- Glacier outlet in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field of Chile is featured in this...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew
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Jan 6, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 18 Crew

ISS018-E-018110 (6 Jan. 2009) --- Kerguelen Kelp Beds in the Southern Indian Ocean are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Bloom in the Ross Sea
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Dec 8, 2017

Bloom in the Ross Sea

NASA image acquired January 22, 2011 Every southern spring and summer, after the Sun has risen into its 24-hour...

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NASA image: ISS Phase One Activities and Manufacturing in Russia, France and Italy
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Oct 7, 1996

ISS Phase One Activities and Manufacturing in Russia, France and Italy

Photographs documenting International Space Station (ISS) Phase One activities at the Russian Space Agency's (RSA)...

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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 18, 2025

HWHAP Ep393 Crew-11

Ep393_Crew-11 Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA Johnson Space Center....

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Feb 6, 2026

HWHAP Ep410 Crew-12

Leah Cheshier Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's 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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