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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: Portrait views of STS-92 crewmember Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao smiling for the camera.
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Mar 7, 2017

Portrait views of STS-92 crewmember Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao smiling for the camera.

S92-E-5023 (12 October 2000) --- Electronic still camera's view features astronaut Leroy Chiao, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Husband smiles for the camera beside Columbia's AFD control panel during STS-107
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Jan 17, 2003

Husband smiles for the camera beside Columbia's AFD control panel during STS-107

STS107-E-05002 (17 January 2003) --- Astronaut Rick D. Husband, STS-107 mission commander, is pictured on the aft...

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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-06685 (12 July 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, works in Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: McArthur smiles at camera during preparations for the Soyuz undocking on Expedition 12/13 Joint Operations
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Apr 8, 2006

McArthur smiles at camera during preparations for the Soyuz undocking on Expedition 12/13 Joint Operations

ISS012-E-24257 (8 April 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Janice Voss (Ph.D.) smiles as she dons her launch...

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Jun 21, 1999

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STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins smiles on her arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet...

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May 19, 2000

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The STS-101 crew wave and smile at onlookers as they head to the Astrovan for the trip to Launch Pad 39A and the...

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Feb 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan has only smiles after Space Shuttle...

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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Two crew member James Voss gives a big smile for the camera from the crew...

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Dec 28, 1999

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STS-103 Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. and his fiancee, Ann Brickert, smile for the camera on the runway at Patrick...

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Jun 2, 1998

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STS-91 Mission Commander Charles J. Precourt holds his arms up and smiles during the final checkout of his flight...

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Oct 6, 1998

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STS-95 Pilot Steven W. Lindsey smiles after his arrival aboard a T-38 jet aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former astronaut Robert Crippen smiles at the warm greeting he is receiving when...

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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele, who is with the European Space...

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May 24, 1999

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STS-96 Commander Kent V. Rominger smiles on his arrival at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF)...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 24, 1969

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The smiling Apollo 12 astronauts peer out of the window of the mobile quarantine facility aboard the recovery ship,...

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Jan 31, 2000

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele, who is with the European Space...

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Jul 19, 1999

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In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) smiles after donning his...

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Jan 11, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Janet Lynn Kavandi (Ph.D.) smiles on her arrival at KSC aboard a T-38 training jet...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1223
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Jan 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Pilot Tony...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1546
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Oct 11, 2000

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Smiling and waving at photographers and onlookers, the STS-92 crew hurries to the waiting Astrovan for the trip to...

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Feb 22, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan has only smiles after Space Shuttle...

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Nov 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bernardo...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC952
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Jul 1, 1997

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STS-94 Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas smiles as a suit technician helps him into his launch/entry suit in the...

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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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