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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: Mir 22 crew works in Base Block module
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Nov 1, 1996

Mir 22 crew works in Base Block module

STS079-353-023 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Cosmonaut Valeri Korzun, Mir-22 commander, is pictured near the camera rack on...

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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 is seen wearing a ceremonial Kazakh hat and robe presented...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 27, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Caroline Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan, right, is welcomed by Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Soyuz Landing
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Feb 6, 2020

Expedition 61 Soyuz Landing

ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano attends a Karaganda Airport welcome ceremony in Kazakhstan on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4084
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Jul 14, 2010

KSC-2010-4084

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the massive open door of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: U.S. and Japan Sign Agreement on Peaceful Exploration of Space
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Jan 13, 2023

U.S. and Japan Sign Agreement on Peaceful Exploration of Space

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy welcomed Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio,...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 23, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana welcomes participants to the agency's 8th Annual Robotic Mining...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana welcomes participants to the Apollo 1 Lessons Learned presentation in the...

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NASA image: iss066m263420659_Expedition_66_Soyuz_MS-20_Launch_211208
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Dec 8, 2021

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COSMONAUT AND SPACE FLIGHT TOURISTS LAUNCH TO INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin and...

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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) answers questions from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6061
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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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NASA image: Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing
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Apr 11, 2017

Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing

nhq201704110056 (April 101, 2017) --- Officials, family, and media gather to welcome home Expedition 50 Flight...

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NASA image: STS-111 Crew Return - Photographic Support for Media Services
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Jun 21, 2002

STS-111 Crew Return - Photographic Support for Media Services

JSC2002-E-25979 (21 June 2002) --- Astronaut Paul S. Lockhart, STS-111 pilot, speaks to a large crowd who showed up...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Crewmen - Arrival - USS Guadalcanal
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Mar 13, 1969

Apollo 9 Crewmen - Arrival - USS Guadalcanal

S69-20060 (13 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 crewmen arrive aboard the USS Guadalcanal as they step from a helicopter...

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NASA image: Gerstenmaier, Griffen, Geveden talk with STS-121 crewmembers after landing
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Jul 17, 2006

Gerstenmaier, Griffen, Geveden talk with STS-121 crewmembers after landing

STS121-S-067 (17 July 2006) --- (left to right) William H. Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Space...

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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) answers questions from the...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Soyuz Landing
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Feb 6, 2020

Expedition 61 Soyuz Landing

Officials, family and friends welcome home Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 in Star...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 19, 2012

Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing

Pilots look out from the cockpit and watch as Expedition 33 Flight Engineer Yuri Malenchenko of ROSCOSMOS (Russian...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4085
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Jul 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the massive open door of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: STS-106 crew return to Ellington Field
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Sep 27, 2000

STS-106 crew return to Ellington Field

JSC2000-E-23454 (21 September 2000) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman, STS-106 pilot, addresses the crowd that visited...

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NASA image: Expedition 35 Landing
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May 14, 2013

Expedition 35 Landing

Expedition 35 Commander Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is seen in a gift of traditional...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1958
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Apr 9, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Bonnie Dubrow, business development...

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NASA image: Mars curiosity mission
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Aug 4, 2012

Mars curiosity mission

NASA welcomed hundreds of children and accompanying adults to its INFINITY visitor center on Aug. 4, offering...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Soyuz Landing
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Feb 6, 2020

Expedition 61 Soyuz Landing

NASA astronaut Christina Koch attends a Karaganda Airport welcome ceremony in Kazakhstan on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020...

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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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