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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: iss069e086298
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Aug 27, 2023

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iss069e086298 (Aug. 27, 2023) --- This view of Earth was captured from a window on the SpaceX Dragon Endurance...

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NASA image: iss071e207474
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Jun 24, 2024

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iss071e207474 (June 24, 2024) --- The snow-covered Himalayas separate the Indian sub-continent from China in this...

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NASA image: iss070e097638
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Feb 11, 2024

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iss070e097638 (Feb. 11, 2024) --- The Himalayas, separating the Indian subcontinent from China, home to the South...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Backdropped against water and clouds, the International Space Station was separated from the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction
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Dec 22, 2020

Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction

Jupiter, left, and Saturn, right, are seen after sunset from Alexandria, Va., Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The two...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Animation Broll
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Apr 5, 2023

Artemis II Mission Animation Broll

Animation of segments of NASA’s Artemis II mission. Segments include an animated mission trajectory, Orion...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Reassembly Begins at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 23, 2019

X-57 Mod II Reassembly Begins at NASA Armstrong

The X-57 fuselage is positioned under the Mod II wing section so that it can be reattached. The components were...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Apr 15, 2004

Benefit from NASA

Originally devised to observe Saturn stage separation during Apollo flights, Marshall Space Flight Center's...

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NASA image: Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93
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Aug 16, 1999

Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93

99-E-10023 (23 July 1999) --- The Chandra X-Ray observatory was recorded with the STS-93 HDTV Camcorder prior to its...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 20, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-069727 (19 Feb. 2010) --- The space shuttle Endeavour is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Hurley and Walheim on Aft Flight Deck
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Jul 19, 2011

Hurley and Walheim on Aft Flight Deck

S135-E-010688 (19 July 2011) --- NASA astronauts Doug Hurley (left), pilot for the STS-135 mission and Rex Walheim,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1365
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Feb 5, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians monitor the movement of the second stage of an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket...

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NASA image: STS-131 Discovery after Undocking
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Apr 17, 2010

STS-131 Discovery after Undocking

ISS023-E-024673 (17 April 2010) --- The space shuttle Discovery flies with its payload bay facing Earth so that the...

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NASA image: Zenith view of the ISS taken during the final flyaround of the STS-100 mission
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Apr 29, 2001

Zenith view of the ISS taken during the final flyaround of the STS-100 mission

STS100-710-130 (29 April 2001) --- Backdropped against the blue and white Earth, the International Space Station...

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NASA image: sts105-713-037
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Aug 20, 2001

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STS105-713-037 (20 August 2001) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and the blue Earth at its horizon, the...

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NASA image: STS-124 Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) Late Inspection OPS
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Jun 11, 2008

STS-124 Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) Late Inspection OPS

ISS017-E-009341 (11 June 2008) --- A view of the Space Shuttle Discovery backdropped against the blackness of space...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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Apr 28, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e036722 (April 28, 2019) --- The International Space station was flying 258 miles above of China's eastern...

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NASA image: View Lunar Module from the Apollo 17 spacecraft during transposition/docking
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Dec 7, 1972

View Lunar Module from the Apollo 17 spacecraft during transposition/docking

AS17-148-22688 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- View of the Lunar Module from the Apollo 17 spacecraft after...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1366
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Feb 5, 2013

KSC-2013-1366

VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians monitor the movement of the second stage of an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket...

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NASA image: Frank Culbertson closes the PMA2 hatch after the Expedition Two crew egress
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Aug 20, 2001

Frank Culbertson closes the PMA2 hatch after the Expedition Two crew egress

ISS003-E-5294 (August 2001) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., Expedition Three commander, closes the hatch in...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

As the Space Shuttle Discovery began its separation from the International Space Station (ISS), a crew member...

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NASA image: iss071e082829
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May 16, 2024

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iss071e082829 (May 16, 2024) --- The Strait of Gibraltar separates the European nation of Spain from the African...

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NASA image: Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction
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Dec 22, 2020

Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction

Jupiter, left, and Saturn, right, are seen above a steeple after sunset from Arlington, Va., Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020....

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 12, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster

The Abort Test Booster, the rocket which will propel Orion's Launch Abort System and crew module / separation ring...

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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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