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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: Forrester opens a MISSE PEC installed on the ISS Airlock
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Aug 16, 2001

Forrester opens a MISSE PEC installed on the ISS Airlock

STS105-346-007 (18 August 2001) --- Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester, during the second STS-105 extravehicular...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening
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Apr 4, 2010

Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID MST Doors Open
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID MST Doors Open

A close-up view of the United Launch Alliance Atlas V payload fairing containing the National Oceanic and...

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NASA image: Opening the hatch and welcome ceremony in the Mir Space Station
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Mar 24, 1996

Opening the hatch and welcome ceremony in the Mir Space Station

STS076-344-013 (24 March 1996)--- Continuing an in-space tradition, astronaut Kevin P. Chilton (right), mission...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx sample canister with lid open
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Sep 26, 2023

OSIRIS-REx sample canister with lid open

A view of the OSIRIS-REx sample canister with the lid removed, revealing the Touch and Go Sample Acquisition...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Open for Business: 06/14/2019
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Jun 13, 2019

Space to Ground: Open for Business: 06/14/2019

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Saturn V Facility Grand Opening VIP Event
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Jul 20, 2007

Saturn V Facility Grand Opening VIP Event

VIP Event including ribbon cutting at the Saturn V Facility. Overview of visitors.

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NASA image: Whitson greets Poindexter after Hatch Opening
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Feb 9, 2008

Whitson greets Poindexter after Hatch Opening

S122-E-007035 (9 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, greets astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in Node 2 following Hatch Opening
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Apr 7, 2010

Crewmembers in Node 2 following Hatch Opening

ISS023-E-020642 (7 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer (near frame center), Expedition 23 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening
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Apr 4, 2010

Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening

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NASA image: Creamer and Skvortsov await STS-132 Hatch Opening
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May 16, 2010

Creamer and Skvortsov await STS-132 Hatch Opening

ISS023-E-047254 (16 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer (left) and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, both...

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NASA image: Cabana and Krikalev open the hatch to the FGB/Zarya module
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Dec 10, 1998

Cabana and Krikalev open the hatch to the FGB/Zarya module

S88-E-5122 (12-10-98) --- From the front, Jerry L. Ross, Nancy J. Currie, Robert D. Cabana and Sergei Krikalev...

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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-002744 (25 Sept. 2013) --- The new six-member Expedition 37 crew gathers in the Zvezda Service Module of...

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NASA image: HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Opening Plate
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Aug 22, 2008

HST SM4 WFC3 Installation EVA Opening Plate

Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will have a broad range of inquiry, from early and distant galaxies beyond Hubble's...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening
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Apr 4, 2010

Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening

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NASA image: Hurley and Fossum in Node 2 after Hatch Opening
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Jul 10, 2011

Hurley and Fossum in Node 2 after Hatch Opening

S135-E-007296 (10 July 2011) --- NASA astronauts Doug Hurley (left), STS-135 pilot, and Mike Fossum, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: STS-89 and Mir 24 crews at the hatch opening
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Mar 4, 1998

STS-89 and Mir 24 crews at the hatch opening

S89-E-5367 (28 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt,...

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NASA image: Fisheye View of Dragon interior following Hatch Opening
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May 26, 2012

Fisheye View of Dragon interior following Hatch Opening

ISS031-E-077780 (26 May 2012) --- This “fisheye” image of the inside of the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft was...

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NASA image: View of Spacelab 2 pallet in the open payload bay
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Jul 29, 1985

View of Spacelab 2 pallet in the open payload bay

51F-33-005 (29 July - 6 August 1985) --- Experiments and the instrument pointing system (IPS) for Spacelab 2 are...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening
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Apr 4, 2010

Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening

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NASA image: Space to Ground: In Open Space: 06/04/2021
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Jun 3, 2021

Space to Ground: In Open Space: 06/04/2021

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: STS-89 and Mir 24 crews at the hatch opening
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Mar 4, 1998

STS-89 and Mir 24 crews at the hatch opening

S89-E-5352 (28 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows the commanders' farewell handshake, thus...

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NASA image: STS-89 and Mir 24 crews at the hatch opening
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Mar 4, 1998

STS-89 and Mir 24 crews at the hatch opening

S89-E-5359 (28 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows cosmonaut Anatoliy Y. Solovyev, Mir-24...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening
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Apr 4, 2010

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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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