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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: 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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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Expedition 41 light Engineer Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency (ESA), seated left, Commander Max Suraev...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1154
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May 14, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Eduardo Tillet, principal of Howard A. Doolin Middle School, Miami, Fla., welcomes...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew return ceremony
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Jun 15, 2008

STS-124 crew return ceremony

JSC2008-E-047111 (15 June 2008) --- The STS-124 crewmembers were welcomed home to Houston June 15, 2008, following...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0550
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Mar 21, 2001

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As the STS-102 crew exits the Crew Transport Vehicle, Center Director Roy Bridges is on hand to welcome them back to...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in MRM2 following Soyuz TMA-08M/34S Hatch Opening
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Mar 29, 2013

Crewmembers in MRM2 following Soyuz TMA-08M/34S Hatch Opening

ISS035-E-010768 (29 March 2013) --- In this scene in the Poisk or Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2), the two crew...

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NASA image: CCP Crew-13 Astronauts Tour Plant Processing Area
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May 12, 2026

CCP Crew-13 Astronauts Tour Plant Processing Area

From left, Trent Smith, a senior leader of the NASA Kennedy Space Crop Production team, welcomes NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4781
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Aug 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Mission Specialists Nicole Stott and Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang, of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5316
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Oct 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., toy space ranger Buzz Lightyear...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX
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Nov 29, 1969

Apollo 12 Crewmembers - Greeting - Family - Arrival - Ellington AFB (EAFB), TX

S69-60759 (29 Nov. 1969) --- Members of the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission's crew are greeted by their wives and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5307
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Oct 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., NASA astronaut Mike Fincke observes as...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2884
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Oct 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski acknowledges the welcome of nearby...

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NASA image: NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Docking Day Highlights - June 6, 2024
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Jun 6, 2024

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Docking Day Highlights - June 6, 2024

Following its docking to the International Space Station on June 6, the hatch of the Boeing Starliner vehicle was...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony
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May 15, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana welcomes college and university teams to NASA's 9th Robotic Mining...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3625
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Jun 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-127 Mission Specialist Tom Marshburn is greeted by the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2402
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Mar 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With space shuttle Discovery as backdrop on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2760
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May 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dr. LaNetra C. Tate, center, materials engineer at Kennedy Space Center, is surrounded by...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5311
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Oct 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, riding in...

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NASA image: Layered Bedrock
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Nov 29, 2021

Layered Bedrock

This un-named crater in southwestern Arabia Terra contains a treasure! Layered sediments are the key to the puzzle...

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NASA image: Small Business Expo
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Oct 23, 2018

Small Business Expo

Colonel Thomas Ste. Marie, vice commander, 45th Space Wing, welcomes attendees and vendors to the NASA Business...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3627
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Jun 9, 2009

KSC-2009-3627

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-127 Mission Specialist Christopher Cassidy is greeted by...

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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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