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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: Pettit works on the ISS during EVA on Expedition Six
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Jan 15, 2003

Pettit works on the ISS during EVA on Expedition Six

ISS006-307-012 (15 January 2003) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition 6 NASA ISS science officer, performs P1...

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NASA image: Astronaut Horowitz at shuttle controls for reentry
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Mar 16, 1996

Astronaut Horowitz at shuttle controls for reentry

STS075-322-012 (9 March 1996) --- Seated at the pilot's station, astronaut Scott J. Horowitz uses a mirror to...

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NASA image: Cmdr Halsell on forward flight deck
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Aug 12, 2016

Cmdr Halsell on forward flight deck

STS083-450-012 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., commander, mans the commander's station aboard...

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NASA image: LEASAT-3 repair during the van Hoften and Fisher EVA
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Aug 31, 1985

LEASAT-3 repair during the van Hoften and Fisher EVA

51I-44-012 (1 Sept. 1985) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften looks on as the Syncom IVC-3 satellite responds to his...

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NASA image: Crewmember repairing the Regenerative Carbon Dioxide Removal System wiring.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmember repairing the Regenerative Carbon Dioxide Removal System wiring.

STS050-20-012 (26 June 1992) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, pilot, performs in-flight maintenance (IFM) on the...

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NASA image: Dezhurov prepares for EVA
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Mar 1, 1995

Dezhurov prepares for EVA

NM18-304-012 (March-July 1995) --- Cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov, Mir-18 mission commander, is seen in his thermal...

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NASA image: STS-119 Astronaut White Room Launch Prep
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Mar 15, 2009

STS-119 Astronaut White Room Launch Prep

STS119-S-012 (15 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli, STS-119 pilot, attired in his shuttle launch and entry...

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NASA image: RME 1317 - MiSDE VRCS test, flight deck activity with Collins
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May 19, 1997

RME 1317 - MiSDE VRCS test, flight deck activity with Collins

STS084-310-012 (15-24 May 1997) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, STS-84 pilot, occupies the commander's station on...

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NASA image: STS-43 crewmembers perform various tasks on OV-104's aft flight deck
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Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 crewmembers perform various tasks on OV-104's aft flight deck

STS043-37-012 (2-11 Aug 1991) --- Three STS-43 astronauts are busy at work onboard the earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: Official Portrait of Astronaut Ricky Arnold
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Apr 21, 2008

Official Portrait of Astronaut Ricky Arnold

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0215-012
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Sep 20, 2008

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Singularity University First Meeting with Ames Center Director Pete Worden,

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0134-012
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Aug 17, 2006

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NASA African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analyses (NAMMA) DC-8 deployment to Cape Verde, Sal island, Africa

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-012
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Oct 3, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Unitary Plan Wind Tunned plaza; display and historical...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0035-012
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Feb 16, 2011

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New Armed Forces Seserve Center & 63rd Regional Support Command Headquarters, Moffett Field, CA ribbon cutting...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-012
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Oct 6, 2009

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NASA Conducts Airborne Science Aboard Zeppelin Airship: equipped with two imaging instruments enabling remote...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0143-012
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Jul 27, 2002

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Airshow hosted by Moffett Federal Airfield

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD10-0062-012
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Nov 7, 2009

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STS-131 payload; Ames Space Bio-Sciences Lab, Dr Eduardo Almeida P. I.; Assembly of Space Tissue Loss hardware

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0234-012
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Oct 15, 2009

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Aerial view of Sustainability Base construction site.

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0205-012
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Nov 30, 2011

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Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger visits Ames Vertical Motion Simulator facility and takes a 'ride' in the Shuttle...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0099-012
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Jun 3, 2010

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A proud Naval History. Squadron Logos in Hangar One at Moffett Federal Airfield, California.

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0255-012
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Dec 29, 2003

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Grand Opening of the New Mars Center 'Tent' for Visitors

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0196-012
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Sep 7, 2008

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NASA Day at AT&T Park: NASA and the San Francisco Giants share a day to celebrate the 50 year anniversaries.

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0074-012
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Apr 25, 2007

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Desk top scanner used to inspect Orion Heat Schield Materials with Mike Derouen

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0225-012
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Nov 28, 2007

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Edward Harris Jr. Middle School NES Kick-Off Assembly

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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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