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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: Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93
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Aug 16, 1999

Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93

99-E-10023 (23 July 1999) --- The Chandra X-Ray observatory was recorded with the STS-93 HDTV Camcorder prior to its...

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NASA image: Multipurpose Experiment Platform (MPEP)
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Jun 25, 2018

Multipurpose Experiment Platform (MPEP)

iss056e033143 (June 25, 2018) --- A view during installation the NanoRacks Cubesat Deployer-14 (NRCSD-14) on the...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-020608 (20 Aug. 2012) --- A small ball-shaped science satellite is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: iss068e031765
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Dec 22, 2022

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iss068e031765 (Dec. 22, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer and NASA spacewalker Josh Cassada prepares a...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1569
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Oct 26, 1997

KSC-97PC1569

In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the United States Microgravity Payload-4 undergoes final processing...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0135-035
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Sep 23, 2006

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NASA Monsoon Multidisciplinary analysis (NAMMA) deployment, Sal Island, Cape Verde Africia DC-8 NAMMA MISSION TO...

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NASA image: jsc2022e006714
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Mar 12, 2021

jsc2022e006714

jsc2022e006714 (3/12/2021) --- A preflight image of the KITSUNE flight unit. KITSUNE is an 8 kg Wide-6 Unit (W6U)...

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NASA image: SSOD - Hoshido in JEM
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Sep 21, 2012

SSOD - Hoshido in JEM

ISS033-E-006446 (21 Sept. 2012) --- In the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: iss068e028226
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Dec 9, 2022

iss068e028226

iss068e028226 (Dec. 9, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineers Nicole Mann of NASA and Koichi Wakata of the Japan...

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NASA image: iss068e031769
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Dec 22, 2022

iss068e031769

iss068e031769 (Dec. 22, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer and NASA spacewalker Josh Cassada rides the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1571
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Oct 26, 1997

KSC-97PC1571

In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the United States Microgravity Payload-4 undergoes final processing...

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NASA image: iss073e0860130
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Sep 19, 2025

iss073e0860130

iss073e0860130 (Sept. 19, 2025) --- Two CubeSats are shown deploying from JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: J-SSOD 10 Mission
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Oct 6, 2018

J-SSOD 10 Mission

iss057e006099 (10/6/2018) --- Documentation of two deployed Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) CubeSats,...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0135-030
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Sep 23, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0135-030

NASA Monsoon Multidisciplinary analysis (NAMMA) deployment, Sal Island, Cape Verde Africia DC-8 NAMMA MISSION TO...

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NASA image: RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch
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Jun 20, 2018

RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch

iss056e025423 (6/20/2018) --- Deployment of the NanoRacks-Remove Debris Satellite from the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4519
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Dec 20, 2013

KSC-2013-4519

An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter returns the SpaceX Dragon test article to Morro Bay, Cailf., following a test to...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore
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Oct 30, 2024

Expedition 72 Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore

iss072e143154 (Oct. 30, 2024) --- Expedition 72 Flight Engineers (from left) Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore, both NASA...

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NASA image: iss068e031767
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Dec 22, 2022

iss068e031767

iss068e031767 (Dec. 22, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer and NASA spacewalker Josh Cassada prepares a...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1576
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Oct 29, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, Columbia rolls out to Launch Complex 39B atop the...

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NASA image: Electric Sail (E-Sail) Tether Team
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Aug 3, 2017

Electric Sail (E-Sail) Tether Team

Electric Sail (E-Sail) Tether Team with 6U CubeSat Prototypes and Current Version of Tether Deployer Test Article,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1568
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Oct 26, 1997

KSC-97PC1568

In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the United States Microgravity Payload-4 undergoes final processing...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010190
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Feb 28, 2023

jsc2023e010190

jsc2023e010190 (12/13/2022) --- LightCube team members inspect the CubeSat prior to integration into the deployer....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Challenger, making its fourth space flight, highlights the 41B insignia. The reusable vehicle is...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC
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Jul 17, 1972

APOLLO XVII - SIMULATIONS (EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY [EVA]) - KSC

S72-44420 (8 June 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission, prepares...

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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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