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

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seen wearing a ceremonial...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 19, 2012

Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing

Crowds of officials, family and media gather as Expedition 33 Flight Engineer Yuri Malenchenko of ROSCOSMOS (Russian...

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Feb 25, 2013

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ISS034-E-055885 (25 Feb. 2013) --- Inside the Cupola of the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut Chris...

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Mar 3, 2013

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ISS034-E-062087 (3 March 2013) --- The hands of Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford, NASA astronaut, open a bag...

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Nov 2, 2012

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

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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Phil McAlister, NASA's director of Commercial Spaceflight Development, welcomes participants...

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NASA image: Women's History Month Event
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Mar 27, 2018

Women's History Month Event

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Deputy Director Janet Petro welcomes workers to the center's Women's History Month...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two student “astronauts” welcome Center Director Jim Kennedy (left) and NASA astronaut...

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Nov 7, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-120 crew members are ready for their return to flight to Houston. From left...

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NASA image: Legends Lecture Series III
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Jul 27, 2011

Legends Lecture Series III

Marina Benigno (far right) at Stennis Space Center, welcomes former administrative assistants and secretaries to the...

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Apr 28, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia - riding piggy back atop a modified 747 jet called...

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NASA image: Marshall is Powering the Future of Space Exploration
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Mar 11, 2022

Marshall is Powering the Future of Space Exploration

Welcome to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Going to space, working in space, and traveling in...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Expedition 29 Flight Engineer Sergei Volkov shakes hands with Federal Space Agency head Vladimir Popovkin as he is...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Landing
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May 24, 2011

Expedition 27 Landing

Kazakh performers at the Karaganda Airport in Kazakhstan play music prior to a welcome home ceremony for Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Soyuz Landing
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Apr 17, 2021

Expedition 64 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 64 NASA astronaut Kate Rubins smiles as Adviser to the Head of Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC)...

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

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

Expedition 39 Soyuz Commander Mikhail Tyurin of Roscosmos, second from left, is welcomed home by family, friends,...

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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

Expedition 39 Flight Engineer Rick Mastracchio of NASA is presented with a box of Karaganda chocolates during a...

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Aug 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana welcomes aerospace industry representatives to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6044
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space shuttle Atlantis pauses during its...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4222
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kathy Lueders, acting program manager of the Commercial Crew Program, welcomes participants...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two student “astronauts” welcome special NASA guests to Oscar Patterson Elementary...

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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) sits on top of a stand in the Space Station...

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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

S69-40132 (27 July 1969) --- A Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF), with the three Apollo 11 crewmembers inside, is...

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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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