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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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Jan 22, 1997

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U. S. astronaut John E. Blaha and his family are all smiles as they embrace in the crew quarters at KSC after he...

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Jan 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A humorous question from the media (out of view) produces smiles among the STS-98 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc567
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Apr 4, 1997

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STS-83 Payload Commander Janice Voss smiles as she is assisted into her launch/entry suit in the Operations and...

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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, a smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss holds an inflated map globe...

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Feb 11, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele of Germany smiles as suit...

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May 19, 2000

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STS-101 Mission Specialist Yury Usachev of Russia smiles and waves as he is helped with adjustments on his launch...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Suit-Up and Walkout (SCRUB)
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Jul 31, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Suit-Up and Walkout (SCRUB)

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke flashes a smile during leak checks for his SpaceX spacesuit inside the crew suit-up room...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up
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Mar 3, 2024

SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up

Members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 from right to left are NASA astronauts Jeanette Epps, Matthew Dominick, Michael...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 8, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-56) onboard photo of Pilot Stephen S. Oswald (wearing a headset) uses the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Have a Nice Spring! MOC Revisits "Happy Face" Crater
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May 16, 2005

Have a Nice Spring! MOC Revisits "Happy Face" Crater

Smile! Spring has sprung in the martian southern hemisphere. With it comes the annual retreat of the winter polar...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1743
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Nov 29, 1998

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A smiling STS-88 Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross prepares to exit the T-38 jet aircraft that brought him to the...

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Oct 1, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Still seated in the cockpit of the T-38 jet aircraft she flew from Houston, STS-92...

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Oct 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, presents a special plaque to Michael...

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Feb 7, 2000

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A smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft eager to prepare...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025
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Jun 17, 2025

NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025

On June 17, 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, hosted Bring Kids to Work Day,...

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NASA image: Perrin smiles through the visor of his EVA helmet while working beside the MBS during STS-111 EVA 2
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Jun 11, 2002

Perrin smiles through the visor of his EVA helmet while working beside the MBS during STS-111 EVA 2

STS111-307-017 (11 June 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, STS-111 mission specialist representing CNES, the...

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NASA image: Fincke smiles at the camera before donning his EVA suit in the DC during Expedition 9
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Jun 24, 2004

Fincke smiles at the camera before donning his EVA suit in the DC during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-12760 (24 June 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria smiles through the helmet of his EMU during preparations for STS-113 EVA 1 in the Quest A/L
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Nov 26, 2002

Lopez-Alegria smiles through the helmet of his EMU during preparations for STS-113 EVA 1 in the Quest A/L

STS113-360-030 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, STS-113 mission specialist, attired in his...

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NASA image: Various portrait views of STS-92 crewmember Michael Lopez-Alegria smiling for the camera.
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Apr 12, 2017

Various portrait views of STS-92 crewmember Michael Lopez-Alegria smiling for the camera.

S92-E-5026 (12 October 2000) --- Astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria, one of four STS-92 crew members who are...

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NASA image: Cockrell smiles for the camera on Endeavour's AFD during STS-111 UF-2 / Expedition Four
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Jun 5, 2002

Cockrell smiles for the camera on Endeavour's AFD during STS-111 UF-2 / Expedition Four

ISS004-327-017 (5-19 June 2002) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell, STS-111 mission commander, is photographed on the...

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NASA image: Vladimir Dezhurov smiles for the camera from PMA 2 during Expedition Three / Four
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Dec 15, 2001

Vladimir Dezhurov smiles for the camera from PMA 2 during Expedition Three / Four

ISS004-E-5016 (December 2001) --- Cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov, Expedition Three flight engineer, floats through...

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NASA image: Fincke smiles at the camera as he holds a partially eaten apple during Expedition 9
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Oct 14, 2004

Fincke smiles at the camera as he holds a partially eaten apple during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-28931 (16 October 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: Fossum smiles at the camera during EVA3 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 12, 2006

Fossum smiles at the camera during EVA3 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06679 (12 July 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, works in Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Dan Tani smiles for the camera from Endeavour's middeck during STS-108, Expedition Four
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Dec 14, 2001

Dan Tani smiles for the camera from Endeavour's middeck during STS-108, Expedition Four

ISS004-E-5013 (December 2001) --- Astronaut Daniel M. Tani, STS-108 mission specialist, is photographed on the mid...

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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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