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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: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 2). Flight Director: Richard LaBrode
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May 12, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 2). Flight Director: Richard LaBrode

JSC2009-E-119378 (12 May 2009) --- Tomas Gonzalez-Torres, STS-125 lead spacewalk officer, monitors data at his...

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Mar 20, 2012

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Date: 03-20-12 Location: Bldg 2, Briefing Room Subject: International Space Station Program and Science Overview...

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May 8, 2012

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DATE: 5-8-12 LOCATION: Bldg. NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 crew training (Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-042
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: jsc2014e036777
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Apr 18, 2014

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Date: 04-18-14 Location: Bldg 2N, Press Conf. Room Subject: ISS Program Status and Spacewalk Preview Briefing with...

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NASA image: STS-125 crew training. Astronauts Grunsfeld and Feustel
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Sep 26, 2008

STS-125 crew training. Astronauts Grunsfeld and Feustel

JSC2008-E-118400 (26 Sept. 2008) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld (right), STS-125 mission specialist, and Tomas...

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NASA image: Farewell to Asteroid Bennu
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May 10, 2021

Farewell to Asteroid Bennu

A look back at OSIRIS-REx’s time at Asteroid Bennu starting with the Touch-and-Go (TAG) sample acquisition event...

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NASA image: jsc2012e051289
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May 8, 2012

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DATE: 5-8-12 LOCATION: Bldg. NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 crew training (Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-036
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: TTBW Wing-Truss Junction Model at the Icing Research Tunnel
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Oct 22, 2024

TTBW Wing-Truss Junction Model at the Icing Research Tunnel

Thomas Ozoroski, an Icing Researcher, is shown documenting ice accretion on the leading edge of the next-generation...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Preflight
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Mar 11, 2011

Expedition 27 Preflight

At the Kremlin Wall in Moscow March 11, 2011, NASA astronaut Ron Garan lays flowers in honor of fallen icons as part...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Dec 31, 2018

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

Brian May, lead guitarist of the rock band Queen and astrophysicist discusses the upcoming New Horizons flyby of the...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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Jul 1, 2022

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iss067e170414 (July 1, 2022) --- The Colorado River leads to Lake Buchanan (lower right) formed by the Buchanan Dam...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-021
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-002
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: 2017 Asian American Islander Program
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Mar 3, 2017

2017 Asian American Islander Program

Warren Cain, an instructor at WuDang Martial Arts Center in Huntsville, leads Marshall Pathways intern Donna Cendana...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Completes Key Test Complex Water System Upgrade
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Mar 1, 2022

NASA Stennis Completes Key Test Complex Water System Upgrade

In this March 2022 photo, crews use a shoring system to hold back soil as they install new 75-inch piping leading...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-030
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-020
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.
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Mar 13, 2023

Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.

NASA Technical Group Supervisor for Sequence Planning and Execution and Tactical Mission Lead for the Mars...

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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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