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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: iss056e129968
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Aug 7, 2018

iss056e129968

iss056e129968 (Aug. 3, 2018) --- Hurricane Hector was pictured by an Expedition 56 crew member as the International...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate
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Jul 28, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

Workers watch as the nose cap of orbiter Endeavour is lowered after removal for routine inspection. The nose cap is...

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NASA image: iss056e129938
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Aug 7, 2018

iss056e129938

iss056e126638 (Aug. 7, 2018) --- Hurricane Hector was pictured by an Expedition 56 crew member as the International...

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NASA image: iss061e065379
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Dec 2, 2019

iss061e065379

iss061e065379 (Dec. 2, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is tethered to the International Space Station with...

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NASA image: iss061e064798
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Dec 2, 2019

iss061e064798

iss061e064798 (Dec. 2, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan photographed the Earth 250 miles below him, with his...

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NASA image: iss055e023210
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Apr 14, 2018

iss055e023210

iss055e023210 (April 14, 2018) --- Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay and the east coast of the United States from South...

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NASA image: iss056e129868
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Aug 7, 2018

iss056e129868

iss056e129868 (Aug. 7, 2018) --- The fully-formed eye of Hurricane Hector is clearly visible from the International...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate
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Jul 28, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

Workers look at orbiter Endeavour after the nose cap was removed for routine inspection. The nose cap is made of...

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NASA image: Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate
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Jul 28, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

The nose cap of orbiter Endeavour is being removed for routine inspection. The nose cap is made of reinforced...

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NASA image: iss051e031894
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May 1, 2017

iss051e031894

iss051e031894 (May 1, 2017) --- The Progress 66 cargo craft is seen docked to the Pirs docking compartment as the...

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NASA image: iss051e035113
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May 2, 2017

iss051e035113

iss051e035113 (May 2, 2017) --- The Soyuz MS-03 crew ship (foreground) and the Progress 66 cargo craft are pictured...

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NASA image: iss055e033593
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Apr 26, 2018

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iss055e033593 (April 26, 2018) --- Houston, Texas, the home of NASA's Johnson Space Center, and Galveston Bay are...

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NASA image: QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)
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Nov 5, 2018

QSF-18 (Quiet Supersonic Flight 2018)

While the quiet supersonic dive maneuver produces a quieter version of the sonic boom in a necessary area, it...

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NASA image: Lindgren gives Volkov Haircut
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Oct 3, 2015

Lindgren gives Volkov Haircut

ISS045E045610 (10/03/2015) --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren of Expedition 45 (left) provides a haircut to Russian...

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NASA image: Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Scholars Pres
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Aug 7, 2013

Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Scholars Pres

250 students participated in the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Presentations focused on 3D...

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NASA image: Coleman moves through interdeck hatch into the flight deck
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Jul 26, 1999

Coleman moves through interdeck hatch into the flight deck

[22] ISO: 100 Aprt: F5.6 Shut: 250 Lens: 35 Exps: P Prog: Po ExpC: -1.3 Metr: Mtrx Fl s: Norm D md: S F md: S F ar:...

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NASA image: iss059e002710
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Mar 22, 2019

iss059e002710

iss059e002710 (March 22, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague takes an out-of-this-world "space-selfie" 250 miles...

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NASA image: iss056e126641
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Aug 3, 2018

iss056e126641

iss056e126641 (Aug. 3, 2018) --- Hurricane Hector was pictured gaining strength by an Expedition 56 crew member as...

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NASA image: Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Scholars Pres
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Aug 7, 2013

Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Scholars Pres

250 students participated in the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Presentations focused on 3D...

LRC
NASA image: Collins takes photographs of the Earth using a 70mm Hasselblad camera
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Jul 26, 1999

Collins takes photographs of the Earth using a 70mm Hasselblad camera

[19] ISO: 100 Aprt: F8 Shut: 250 Lens: 35 Exps: P Prog: Po ExpC: -1.3 Metr: Mtrx Fl s: Norm D md: S F md: S F ar:...

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NASA image: Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Scholars Pres
Image
Aug 7, 2013

Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Scholars Pres

250 students participated in the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Presentations focused on 3D...

LRC
NASA image: Erik Lindbergh, grandson of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, yanks the bunting to reveal the Clipper Lindbergh name on NASA's SOFIA 747SP on June 27, 2007
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Jun 27, 2007

Erik Lindbergh, grandson of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, yanks the bunting to reveal the Clipper Lindbergh name on NASA's SOFIA 747SP on June 27, 2007

Erik Lindbergh, grandson of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, yanks the bunting to reveal the Clipper Lindbergh name...

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NASA image: s09-48-3139
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Jun 25, 2009

s09-48-3139

STS009-48-3139 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- Canada (Quebec) the contrast between forest, water, and snow make the...

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NASA image: Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Scholars Pres
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Aug 7, 2013

Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Scholars Pres

250 students participated in the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Presentations focused on 3D...

LRC
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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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