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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: Progress 421 departure
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Jun 9, 2014

Progress 421 departure

ISS040-E-008865 (9 June 2014) --- The unpiloted ISS Progress 53 resupply craft separates from the International...

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NASA image: UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 6, 2016

UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.

Test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level 2 (TCL2) at Reno-Stead...

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NASA image: iss042e292494
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Mar 1, 2015

iss042e292494

ISS042E292494 (03/01/2015) --- U.S. astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Terry Virts performed three separate...

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NASA image: UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 6, 2016

UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.

Test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level 2 (TCL2) at Reno-Stead...

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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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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 18, 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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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Flight Test Booster
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Apr 18, 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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NASA image: jsc2023e055872
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Oct 5, 2023

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jsc2023e055872 (10/5/2023) --- The Testing Contaminant Rejection of Aquaporin Inside® HFFO Module (Aquamembrane-3)...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during fly-around
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Jun 4, 1999

View of the ISS taken during fly-around

STS096-715-028 (3 June 1999) --- A STS-96 crew member aboard Discovery recorded this distant image of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 17, SIVB as Lunar Module approaches for docking
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Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17, SIVB as Lunar Module approaches for docking

AS17-148-22687 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- View of the Lunar Module from the Apollo 17 spacecraft after...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009210 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: ISS Flyaround
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Apr 17, 2010

ISS Flyaround

S131-E-011053 (17 April 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an...

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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-024682 (17 April 2010) --- The space shuttle Discovery flies with its payload bay facing Earth so that the...

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NASA image: ISS Flyaround
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Apr 17, 2010

ISS Flyaround

S131-E-011067 (17 April 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an...

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

International Space Station (ISS)

One of the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery took this photograph, from the aft flight deck of the...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009220 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Oct 14, 2020

Earth Observations

iss063e107781 (Oct. 14, 2020) --- The International Space Station was orbiting above the Ottawa River which...

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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 Washington, DC, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The two planets...

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NASA image: iss067e270600
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Aug 18, 2022

iss067e270600

iss067e270600 (Aug. 18, 2022) --- The Strait of Hormuz connects the Gulf of Oman (left) with the Persian Gulf...

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NASA image: Ariane 5 Payload Fairing Test
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Apr 30, 2012

Ariane 5 Payload Fairing Test

NASA Glenn conducted a test on the Ariane 5 Payload Fairing at Plum Brook’s Space Power Facility (SPF). The test was...

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NASA image: sts105-707-001
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Aug 20, 2001

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STS105-707-001 (20 August 2001) --- Backdropped against water and clouds, the International Space Station (ISS) is...

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NASA image: STS-29 Flight Directors Briscoe and Dittemore at JSC MCC consoles
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Mar 18, 1989

STS-29 Flight Directors Briscoe and Dittemore at JSC MCC consoles

STS029-S-042 (13 March 1989) --- Flight Directors Ronald D. Dittemore, left and Lee Briscoe monitor solid rocket...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1363
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Feb 5, 2013

KSC-2013-1363

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

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009214 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Surrounded by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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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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