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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: KSC-08pd3956
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Dec 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral, Fla., workers prepare the separated segments of one of the...

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NASA image: iss038e036176
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Jan 27, 2014

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ISS038-E-036176 (27 Jan. 2014) --- Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryazanskiy, Expedition 38 flight engineer; and Oleg...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 29, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in field rehearsals in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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NASA image: Shuttle orbiter Endeavour's payload bay during STS-72 mission
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Jan 20, 1996

Shuttle orbiter Endeavour's payload bay during STS-72 mission

STS072-726-085 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- The crew members captured this 70mm view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s cargo...

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NASA image: View of MS Mastracchio during EVA 3 for Expedition 15 / STS-118 Joint Operations
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Aug 15, 2007

View of MS Mastracchio during EVA 3 for Expedition 15 / STS-118 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-22529 (15 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-118 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: iss056e142790
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Aug 15, 2018

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iss056e142790 (Aug. 15, 2018) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Prokopyev lays cable for the installation of the Icarus...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams collect frozen research samples
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Feb 26, 2026

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams collect frozen research samples

iss074e0333988 (Feb. 26, 2026) --- Expedition 74 Flight Engineers Jessica Meir and Chris Williams, both NASA...

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NASA image: iss038e036295
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Jan 27, 2014

iss038e036295

ISS038-E-036295 (27 Jan. 2014) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 commander, attired in a Russian Orlan...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Jul 18, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in field rehearsals in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2951
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May 6, 2009

KSC-2009-2951

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Port Canaveral, Fla., technicians help place the X-band radar on the deck of the U.S. Army...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 30, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Andre Karpowich, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Flight Operations, performs preflight checks prior to a drop test in...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0914
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May 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- External tank No. 117 sits on a transporter inside NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building....

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NASA image: Russian EVA 39.
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Aug 18, 2014

Russian EVA 39.

ISS040-E-099102 (18 Aug. 2014) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Alexander Skvortsov (out of frame), both...

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NASA image: View of MS Mastracchio during STS-118/Expedition 15 EVA 3
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Aug 15, 2007

View of MS Mastracchio during STS-118/Expedition 15 EVA 3

S118-E-07382 (15 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Rick Mastracchio, STS-118 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: iss059e005401
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Mar 29, 2019

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iss059e005401 (March 29, 2019) --- Spacewalkers and NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Nick Hague (suit with red...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 29, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Members of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Flight Operations team are seen during field rehearsals in preparation for...

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NASA image: NASA Wraps Up Cold Season Campaign for GPM
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Mar 17, 2012

NASA Wraps Up Cold Season Campaign for GPM

For six weeks in Ontario, Canada, scientists and engineers lead a field campaign to study the science and mechanics...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams collect frozen research samples
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Feb 26, 2026

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams collect frozen research samples

iss074e0333991 (Feb. 26, 2026) --- Expedition 74 Flight Engineers Jessica Meir and Chris Williams, both NASA...

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NASA image: Vinogradov makes a repair to the Elektron vent on the SM during Expedition 13
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Jun 1, 2006

Vinogradov makes a repair to the Elektron vent on the SM during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-28984 (1 June 2006) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XVI (EGRESS) - GULF
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Feb 25, 1972

CREW TRAINING - APOLLO XVI (EGRESS) - GULF

S72-30166 (5 May 1972) --- The Apollo 16 prime crew relax aboard the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever during water egress...

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NASA image: Dyson conducts Ferulate Experiment Operations in Kibo
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May 31, 2010

Dyson conducts Ferulate Experiment Operations in Kibo

iss023e056378 (5/31/2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson pauses for a photo as she works to retrieve...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Collecting Sample (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars 2020 Collecting Sample (Artist's Concept)

In this illustration, NASA's Mars 2020 rover uses its drill to core a rock sample on Mars. Scheduled to launch in...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft backs away from the International Space Station
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Feb 26, 2026

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft backs away from the International Space Station

iss074e0334823 (Feb. 26, 2026) --- A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, packed with several tons of science experiments and...

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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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