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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: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-6 - BLOCKHOUSE ACTIVITY - CAPE
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Dec 15, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-6 - BLOCKHOUSE ACTIVITY - CAPE

S65-61804 (15 Dec. 1965) --- Overall view of activity in blockhouse at Launch Complex 19 during the final moments of...

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NASA image: Checkout activity on the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm
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Feb 12, 1997

Checkout activity on the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) arm

S82-E-5016 (12 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Steven A. Hawley, STS-82 mission specialist, controls Discovery's Remote...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Day VIP Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Day VIP Activities

Vice President Kamala Harris visits with NASA astronaut candidate Andre Douglas, at left, and Randy Bresnik, at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Michael Gernhardt during extravehicular activity (EVA)
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Sep 16, 1995

Astronaut Michael Gernhardt during extravehicular activity (EVA)

STS069-714-046 (16 Sept. 1995) --- Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, STS-69 mission specialist, is pictured during the...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-3 - TELEVISION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA])
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Aug 27, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-3 - TELEVISION (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA])

S73-33161 (24 Aug. 1973) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, Skylab 3 pilot, hooks up a 23-foot, two-inch connecting cable...

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NASA image: Fincke during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A
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Mar 10, 2009

Fincke during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A

ISS018-E-038951 (10 March 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, participates in a session of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Day VIP Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Day VIP Activities

Former NASA astronaut Gen. Tom Stafford attends an Artemis I guest briefing during launch countdown activities on...

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NASA image: RME 1313 ARIS - Active Rack Isolation System
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Oct 15, 1996

RME 1313 ARIS - Active Rack Isolation System

STS079-302-006 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Astronauts Jerome (Jay) Apt (right) and Carl E. Walz, both mission...

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NASA image: Io with Loki Plume on Bright Limb
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Jun 3, 1996

Io with Loki Plume on Bright Limb

NASA's Voyager 1 image of Io showing active plume of Loki on limb. Heart-shaped feature southeast of Loki consists...

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NASA image: MS Lenoir observes middeck activities from interdeck access ladder
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Nov 16, 1982

MS Lenoir observes middeck activities from interdeck access ladder

STS005-15-591 (11-16 Nov. 1982) --- Astronaut William B. Lenoir, STS-5 mission specialist, observes middeck...

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NASA image: Astronaut Michael Collins inspects camera during prelaunch activity
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronaut Michael Collins inspects camera during prelaunch activity

S66-42763 (18 July 1966) --- Astronaut Michael Collins (left), Gemini-10 prime crew pilot, inspects a camera during...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn - Egress Training Activity - Langley AFB, VA
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Dec 12, 1960

Astronaut John Glenn - Egress Training Activity - Langley AFB, VA

B60-00285 (1960) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., pilot of the Mercury Atlas 6 spaceflight, emerges from an egress...

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NASA image: EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 14, 1997

EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5279 (14 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee, STS-82 payload commander (in foreground) and Steven L. Smith...

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NASA image: Chimpanzee "Ham" during preflight activity prior to Mercury-Redstone 2 flight
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Jan 12, 1961

Chimpanzee "Ham" during preflight activity prior to Mercury-Redstone 2 flight

G61-00337 (31 Jan. 1961) --- Chimpanzee "Ham" during preflight activity with one of his handlers prior to the...

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NASA image: Polansky in the aft FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 17, 2009

Polansky in the aft FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006667 (17 July 2009) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky, STS-127 commander, stands near the aft flight deck...

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NASA image: Shkaplerov conducts an active session for the Russian Experiment KPT-10 Kulonvkiy Kristill
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Dec 14, 2011

Shkaplerov conducts an active session for the Russian Experiment KPT-10 Kulonvkiy Kristill

ISS030-E-010545 (14 Dec. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, Expedition 30 flight engineer, conducts an...

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NASA image: Robonaut activities involving joint task operations with a EVA suited astronaut
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Jun 17, 2003

Robonaut activities involving joint task operations with a EVA suited astronaut

Photographic documentation of Robonaut activities involving joint task operations with a EVA suited astronaut (Nancy...

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NASA image: Flight deck activity during contingency EVA 5 on Flight Day 8
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Feb 18, 1997

Flight deck activity during contingency EVA 5 on Flight Day 8

S82-E-5694 (18 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner watches two astronauts at work in the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission
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Jan 16, 1996

Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-393-022 (17 Jan. 1996) --- In the Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay, astronaut Winston E. Scott waves to...

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NASA image: EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 14, 1997

EVA 1 activity on Flight Day 4 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5278 (14 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Steven L. Smith, STS-82 mission specialist, during Extravehicular Activity...

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NASA image: Footage of activities at LC39A, the Industrial area of KSC and an LCC firing room.
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Sep 12, 1969

Footage of activities at LC39A, the Industrial area of KSC and an LCC firing room.

Ground and aerial footage of various activities at LC 39A with an Apollo vehicle, the crawler-transporter, and the...

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NASA image: Shkaplerov conducts an active session for the Russian Experiment KPT-10 Kulonvkiy Kristill
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Dec 14, 2011

Shkaplerov conducts an active session for the Russian Experiment KPT-10 Kulonvkiy Kristill

ISS030-E-010539 (14 Dec. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, Expedition 30 flight engineer, conducts an...

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NASA image: Hurley and Payette in the FWD FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Jul 17, 2009

Hurley and Payette in the FWD FD during docking activities of Space Shuttle Endeavour

S127-E-006585 (17 July 2009) --- Astronauts Doug Hurley, pilot, and Julie Payette, mission specialist, temporarily...

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NASA image: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot is pictured during cargo stowage activities
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Feb 26, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot is pictured during cargo stowage activities

iss074e0333993 (Feb. 26, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight Engineer Sophie...

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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.
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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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