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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: ISS Fly around views from STS-119
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Mar 25, 2009

ISS Fly around views from STS-119

S119-E-010324 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth?s horizon, the International Space...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis taken from the ISS
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Nov 25, 2009

View of Atlantis taken from the ISS

ISS021-E-032904 (25 Nov. 2009) --- The forward section of space shuttle Atlantis (STS-129) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: STS-48 Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) is released by OV-103's RMS
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Sep 15, 1991

STS-48 Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) is released by OV-103's RMS

STS048-31-002 (15 Sept 1991) --- The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) separates from the Remote...

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NASA image: View of the ISS with Manicouagan in the background taken during final flyaround of STS-100
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Apr 29, 2001

View of the ISS with Manicouagan in the background taken during final flyaround of STS-100

STS100-332-011 (29 April 2001) --- Backdropped against the topography of the Canadian province of Quebec, the...

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NASA image: Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission
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Nov 25, 2009

Overall view of the ISS taken as Atlantis departs at the end of the STS-129 Mission

S129-E-009262 (25 Nov. 2009) --- This is one of a series of images featuring the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2111
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Apr 23, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians test fit the separation system that will push NASA's IRIS spacecraft away from...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround
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May 30, 2011

View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround

S134-E-010592 (29 May 2011) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: View of the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-012036 (19 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crewmember aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis captured this still image of...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-122 Undocking
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Feb 18, 2008

View of ISS after STS-122 Undocking

S122-E-011027 (18 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is seen from...

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NASA image: iss059e122506
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Jun 24, 2019

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iss059e122506 (June 24, 2019) --- The Soyuz MS-11 crew craft separates from the International Space Station after...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 7, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-032178 (7 March 2011) --- The space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space Station as the...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, arrives at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2252
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, catenary wires are being...

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NASA image: STS-132 Atlantis after Undocking
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May 23, 2010

STS-132 Atlantis after Undocking

ISS023-E-051384 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis and the newly-attached Rassvet Mini-Research Module 1...

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NASA image: ISS Fly around views from STS-119
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Mar 25, 2009

ISS Fly around views from STS-119

S119-E-008321 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the International Space...

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NASA image: STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 23, 2010

STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012320 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis? vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam donning his EMU
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Feb 10, 2001

MS Curbeam donning his EMU

STS98-E-5075 (10 February 2001) --- Pictured on the mid deck the Space Shuttle Atlantis, astronaut Robert L....

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NASA image: Northwest Washington State
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Jun 22, 1973

Northwest Washington State

SL2-05-458 (22 June 1973) --- Portions of northwest Washington State (48.0N, 122.5) can be seen in this view as well...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd2072
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Oct 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Both halves of the fairing have been separated after being lifted to the top of the...

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NASA image: iss059e122556
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Jun 24, 2019

iss059e122556

iss059e122556 (June 24, 2019) --- The Soyuz MS-11 crew craft separates from the International Space Station after...

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NASA image: Fly-around view of the ISS by the STS-120 crew
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Nov 5, 2007

Fly-around view of the ISS by the STS-120 crew

S120-E-008537 (5 Nov. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station is seen from...

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NASA image: Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking
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Feb 20, 2010

Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking

S130-E-012312 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth?s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking
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Feb 20, 2010

Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking

S130-E-012136 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station 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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