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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: Soyuz TMA-17 Lands
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Jun 1, 2010

Soyuz TMA-17 Lands

Expedition 23 Flight Engineer T.J. Creamer, left, Commander Oleg Kotov, center, and Flight Engineer Soichi Noguchi...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0409
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Apr 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The KSC Visitor Complex welcomes more than 2.75 million visitors each year. Featured...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

Kennedy Space Center deputy director Kelvin Manning, left, NASA Kennedy Space Center director Janet Petro, NASA...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Expedition 41 light Engineer Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency (ESA), seated left, Commander Max Suraev...

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NASA image: Expedition 35 Landing
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May 14, 2013

Expedition 35 Landing

Expedition 35 NASA Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn is seen in a gift of traditional Kazakhstan dress during a welcome...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Mike Ciannilli, the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program manager, welcomes participants to the...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft hatch opening
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Sep 25, 2013

Soyuz TMA-10M spacecraft hatch opening

ISS037-E-002747 (25 Sept. 2013) --- The new six-member Expedition 37 crew gathers in the Zvezda Service Module of...

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NASA image: STS-106 crew return to Ellington Field
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Sep 27, 2000

STS-106 crew return to Ellington Field

JSC2000-E-23468 (21 Sept. 2000) --- Astronauts Richard A. Mastracchio (second right) and Edward T. Lu (right)...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1869
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Sep 20, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Deputy Director Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr. (left) is welcomed by Jim Harris, principal...

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NASA image: Mars curiosity mission
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Aug 4, 2012

Mars curiosity mission

NASA welcomed hundreds of children and accompanying adults to its INFINITY visitor center on Aug. 4, offering...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00268
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Aug 19, 2005

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STEVE KIRKNER: Hello. I'm Steve Kirkner, the NOAA GOES program manager. I'd like to welcome everyone to the NASA...

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NASA image: STS-30 crew egresses OV-104 via stairway at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB)
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 crew egresses OV-104 via stairway at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB)

STS030-S-132 (8 May 1989) --- Crewmembers who spent just over four full days in space aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Conrad - Ceremonies - Post-Release - Isolation - MSC
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Dec 12, 1969

Astronaut Charles Conrad - Ceremonies - Post-Release - Isolation - MSC

S69-62884 (10 Dec. 1969) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission, makes...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Family, friends, and government officials wait to welcome home Expedition 39 Soyuz Commander Mikhail Tyurin of...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 Mission
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Apr 18, 2022

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 Mission

Kathy Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations, NASA Headquarters, welcomes the crew members of NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0978
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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The European Space Agency's Columbus module rests on a work stand in view of media...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6060
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Nov 2, 2012

KSC-2012-6060

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Flag waving children welcome the space shuttle Atlantis as it approaches Space Florida's...

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NASA image: Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Jul 27, 1969

Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S69-40152 (27 July 1969) --- A Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF), with the three Apollo 11 crewmen inside, is...

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NASA image: 2023 Administrator's Agency Honor Awards
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Mar 28, 2024

2023 Administrator's Agency Honor Awards

On March 28, 2024 NASA held its 2023 Administrator’s Agency Honor Awards at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0728
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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Sam Durrance signs the costume helmet of one of the students who welcomed...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 Mission
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Apr 18, 2022

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 Mission

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, at the podium, welcomes the crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0898
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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, Scott Higginbotham, payload manager for the...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Soyuz Landing
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Feb 6, 2020

Expedition 61 Soyuz Landing

Matryoshka Dolls depicting NASA astronaut Christina Koch, left, Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, center, and...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Soyuz Landing
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Feb 6, 2020

Expedition 61 Soyuz Landing

Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov attends a Karaganda Airport welcome ceremony in Kazakhstan on Thursday, Feb....

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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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