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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.

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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: Flag of the U.S. deployed on surface of the Moon
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Jul 20, 1969

Flag of the U.S. deployed on surface of the Moon

AS11-37-5545 (20 July 1969) --- The flag of the United States, deployed on the surface of the moon, dominates this...

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NASA image: Armstrong - scooping sample - CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XI - MSC
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Apr 18, 1969

Armstrong - scooping sample - CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XI - MSC

S69-31048 (18 April 1969) --- Suited astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, wearing an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU),...

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NASA image: Close-up view of partially deployed, damaged solar array
Image
May 26, 1973

Close-up view of partially deployed, damaged solar array

Close-up view of partially deployed, damaged solar array before astronauts performed extravehicular activity (EVA)...

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NASA image: NISAR Mission Animation Reel
Video
Mar 19, 2025

NISAR Mission Animation Reel

Animation for media and public use. NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) have teamed up to create a...

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NASA image: Up Close With a Solar Panel on Psyche
Image
Mar 7, 2022

Up Close With a Solar Panel on Psyche

An engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California examines a panel on Psyche's stowed solar...

JPL
NASA image: STS-43 TDRS-E / IUS is deployed from OV-104's payload bay (PLB)
Image
Aug 2, 1991

STS-43 TDRS-E / IUS is deployed from OV-104's payload bay (PLB)

STS043-72-020 (2 Aug 1991) --- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-E), is loosened from its restraint device...

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NASA image: STS-49 crew captures INTELSAT VI above OV-105's payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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May 13, 1992

STS-49 crew captures INTELSAT VI above OV-105's payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS049-91-020 (13 May 1992) --- The successful capture of Intelsat VI satellite is recorded over Mexico on this 70mm...

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NASA image: iss071e522256
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Aug 21, 2024

iss071e522256

iss071e522256 (Aug. 21, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick checks CubeSat...

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NASA image: NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL
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Jan 8, 2015

NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL

NEAR EARTH ASTEROID (NEA) SAIL TEAM PERFORMING A DEPLOYMENT OF THE FLIGHT-LIKE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT UNIT SOLAR...

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NASA image: NRCSD Replacement Operations
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Feb 20, 2014

NRCSD Replacement Operations

ISS038-E-053264 (19 Feb. 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: NRCSD Replacement Operations
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Feb 20, 2014

NRCSD Replacement Operations

ISS038-E-053280 (19 Feb. 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL
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Jan 8, 2015

NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL

NEAR EARTH ASTEROID (NEA) SAIL TEAM PERFORMING A DEPLOYMENT OF THE FLIGHT-LIKE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT UNIT SOLAR...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0200-002
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Oct 18, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0200-002

Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden visits the NFAC 80x120ft wind tunnel control room during a Parachute deployment...

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NASA image: NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL
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Jan 8, 2015

NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL

NEAR EARTH ASTEROID (NEA) SAIL TEAM PERFORMING A DEPLOYMENT OF THE FLIGHT-LIKE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT UNIT SOLAR...

MSFC
NASA image: NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL
Image
Jan 8, 2015

NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL

NEAR EARTH ASTEROID (NEA) SAIL TEAM PERFORMING A DEPLOYMENT OF THE FLIGHT-LIKE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT UNIT SOLAR...

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NASA image: STS-44 DSP / IUS spacecraft tilted to predeployment position in OV-104's PLB
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Nov 24, 1991

STS-44 DSP / IUS spacecraft tilted to predeployment position in OV-104's PLB

STS044-71-011 (25 Nov. 1991) --- A 70mm frame shows pre-deployment view of the Defense Support Payload (DSP),...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010193
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Feb 28, 2023

jsc2023e010193

jsc2023e010193 (12/13/2022) --- The LightCube CubeSat is inserted into the Nanoracks CubeSat Deployer by Jaime...

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NASA image: NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL
Image
Jan 8, 2015

NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL

NEAR EARTH ASTEROID (NEA) SAIL TEAM PERFORMING A DEPLOYMENT OF THE FLIGHT-LIKE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT UNIT SOLAR...

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NASA image: iss071e070586
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May 9, 2024

iss071e070586

iss071e070586 (May 9, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick works in the...

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NASA image: Damaged P6 4B solar array wing
Image
Oct 30, 2007

Damaged P6 4B solar array wing

ISS016-E-007399 (30 Oct. 2007) --- A view of a damaged P6 4B solar array wing on the International Space Station....

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NASA image: NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL
Image
Jan 8, 2015

NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL

NEAR EARTH ASTEROID (NEA) SAIL TEAM PERFORMING A DEPLOYMENT OF THE FLIGHT-LIKE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT UNIT SOLAR...

MSFC
NASA image: NRCSD Replacement Operations
Image
Feb 20, 2014

NRCSD Replacement Operations

ISS038-E-053269 (19 Feb. 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL
Image
Jan 8, 2015

NEAR EARTH ASTERIOD SCOUT SOLAR SAIL

NEAR EARTH ASTEROID (NEA) SAIL TEAM PERFORMING A DEPLOYMENT OF THE FLIGHT-LIKE ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT UNIT SOLAR...

MSFC
NASA image: jsc2024e043919
Image
Aug 31, 2023

jsc2024e043919

jsc2024e043918 (4/10/2024) ---Binar-2 undergoes deployer fit check testing to ensure all three satellites will be...

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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.
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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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