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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: Apollo 11 Mission image - View of Lunar Module separation from the Command Module
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Mission image - View of Lunar Module separation from the Command Module

AS11-44-6584 (20 July 1969) --- View of Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM). This image was taken during separation of the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory...

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory...

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NASA image: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University
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Sep 26, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) command team at Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory...

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NASA image: American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit

AST-32-2695 (17-19 July 1975) --- The American Apollo spacecraft as seen in Earth orbit from the Soviet Soyuz...

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NASA image: American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit

AST-32-2691 (17-19 July 1975) --- The American Apollo spacecraft as seen in Earth orbit from the Soviet Soyuz...

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NASA image: STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson, flanked by crewman Stephen Bowen, Eric Boe and Robert Kimbrough, offers comments on the mission after landing at Edwards AFB
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Nov 30, 2008

STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson, flanked by crewman Stephen Bowen, Eric Boe and Robert Kimbrough, offers comments on the mission after landing at Edwards AFB

STS-126 commander Chris Ferguson, flanked by crewman Stephen Bowen, Eric Boe and Robert Kimbrough, offers comments...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Mission image - Dark view of Astronaut Alan L. Bean climbing down the ladder of the Lunar Module (LM)
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - Dark view of Astronaut Alan L. Bean climbing down the ladder of the Lunar Module (LM)

AS12-46-6728 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 12 mission, is about to...

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NASA image: Meet Jasmin Moghbeli, Crew-7 Commander
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Aug 26, 2023

Meet Jasmin Moghbeli, Crew-7 Commander

Meet your Crew-7 commander, Jasmin Moghbeli, the New York native making her first trip into space after being...

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NASA image: DFRC Center Director Kevin Petersen greets Commander Frederick Sturckow and the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Edwards, AFB, Calif., on June 22, 2007
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Jun 22, 2007

DFRC Center Director Kevin Petersen greets Commander Frederick Sturckow and the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Edwards, AFB, Calif., on June 22, 2007

DFRC Center Director Kevin Petersen greets STS-117 Commander Frederick Sturckow and the crew of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - Earth rises over the lunar horizon, with the Apollo 16 Command and Services Modules (CSM) to the left of the Earth.
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - Earth rises over the lunar horizon, with the Apollo 16 Command and Services Modules (CSM) to the left of the Earth.

AS16-113-18289 (16-27 April 1972) --- Earth rises over the lunar horizon, with the Apollo 16 Command and Services...

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NASA image: REDSTONE ARSENAL GARRISON COMMANDER, COL. THOMAS (DOC) HOLLIDAY
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Mar 3, 2017

REDSTONE ARSENAL GARRISON COMMANDER, COL. THOMAS (DOC) HOLLIDAY

REDSTONE ARSENAL GARRISON COMMANDER COL. THOMAS "DOC" HOLLIDAY, LEFT, DISCUSSES THE PROCESSES AND HARDWARE USED IN...

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NASA image: Meet NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, Crew-10 Commander
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Mar 17, 2025

Meet NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, Crew-10 Commander

Anne McClain will serve as crew commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission, making this her second trip to the...

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NASA image: Richard A. Searfoss
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Jul 31, 2001

Richard A. Searfoss

Richard A. Searfoss became a research pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 COMMAND PILOT (FAMILIARIZATION) - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - TRAINING - MCDONNELL AIRCRAFT CORP. (MDAC), MO
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Feb 8, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 COMMAND PILOT (FAMILIARIZATION) - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - TRAINING - MCDONNELL AIRCRAFT CORP. (MDAC), MO

S66-23592 (8 Feb. 1966) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, command pilot of the Gemini-9 prime crew, undergoes...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 6, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

This right-side view shows an F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland. The...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Dec 10, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

A top view shows the wing loading test configuration of a F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Mar 11, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

The load pad bonding process for the vertical tails was a preliminary step in the process to test the F/A-18E from...

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NASA image: Apollo 7 prime crew during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico
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Aug 5, 1968

Apollo 7 prime crew during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico

S68-46605 (5 Aug. 1968) --- The prime crew of the first manned Apollo mission (Spacecraft 101/Saturn 205)...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Jul 23, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

The outboard pylon load fixture is secured for the F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent...

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NASA image: Apollo 7 prime crew during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico
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Aug 5, 1968

Apollo 7 prime crew during water egress training in Gulf of Mexico

S68-46604 (5 Aug. 1968) --- The prime crew of the first manned Apollo mission (Spacecraft 101/Saturn 205) is seen in...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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May 3, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

Ray Sadler, left, and Chris Mount spread tank sealant on the aircraft surface of a F/A-18E from the Naval Air...

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NASA image: Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong
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Jun 17, 2021

Title: NAVAIR F/A-18E Undergoes Loads Testing at NASA Armstrong

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland F/A-18E is moved to NASA’s Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 7, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

An F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland, is moved from NASA’s Armstrong...

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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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