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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: CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival
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Aug 11, 2016

CCP Crew Access Arm Arrival

A heavy-lift transport truck, carrying the Crew Access Arm for Space Launch Complex 41, backs up toward Complex 41...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041435 (16 May 2010) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Atlantis was provided by an...

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NASA image: STS-47 crew & backups pose for portrait in SLJ module at KSC during training
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Jul 25, 1992

STS-47 crew & backups pose for portrait in SLJ module at KSC during training

S92-44303 --- STS-47 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew members and back-up payload specialists, wearing...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00174
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Well, Lynn in McLean asks, are there new parts of the Space Station aboard Discovery? MR. HIGGINBOTHAM:...

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NASA image: STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building
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Dec 9, 2006

STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building

STS116-S-006 (9 Dec. 2006) --- After suiting up, the STS-116 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew leaves the Operations and Checkout bldg at KSC
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Oct 23, 2007

STS-120 crew leaves the Operations and Checkout bldg at KSC

STS120-S-005 (23 Oct. 2007) --- After suiting up, the STS-120 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building
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Dec 9, 2006

STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building

STS116-S-005 (9 Dec. 2006) --- After suiting up, the STS-116 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Gemini 11 prime and back-up crews at Gemini Mission Simulator at Cape Kennedy
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Sep 8, 1966

Gemini 11 prime and back-up crews at Gemini Mission Simulator at Cape Kennedy

S66-50769 (8 Sept. 1966) --- Gemini-11 prime and backup crews are pictured at the Gemini Mission Simulator at Cape...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal
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Aug 13, 2019

SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal

NASA astronauts Doug Hurley, left, and Bob Behnken work with teams from NASA and SpaceX to rehearse crew extraction...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal
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Aug 13, 2019

SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal

NASA astronauts Doug Hurley, left, and Bob Behnken work with teams from NASA and SpaceX to rehearse crew extraction...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal
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Aug 13, 2019

SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, along with teams from NASA and SpaceX, rehearse crew extraction from SpaceX’s Crew...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal
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Aug 13, 2019

SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, along with teams from NASA and SpaceX, rehearse crew extraction from SpaceX’s Crew...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Crewmembers Inflight Portrait
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May 21, 2011

Expedition 27 Crewmembers Inflight Portrait

ISS027-E-035707 (21 May 2011) --- Inside the Kibo lab onboard the International Space Station, the six astronauts...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032216 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) in space shuttle...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041581 (16 May 2010) --- This close-up view of the vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system (OMS)...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Departure Wave
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Departure Wave

Expedition 51 crew members, Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of Roscosmos, front, and Flight Engineer Jack Fischer...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Jun 13, 2010

Expedition 24 Prelaunch Press Conference

Expedition 24 Flight Engineer Shannon Walker, left, and back-up crew member Cady Coleman smile during a press...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5081
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Sep 11, 2009

KSC-2009-5081

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, NASA's Ares I-X rocket...

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NASA image: iss069e071222
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Aug 20, 2023

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iss069e071222 (Aug. 20, 2023) --- The seven-member Expedition 69 crew give a thumbs up in this portrait from inside...

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NASA image: Astronaut Bernard Harris in life raft during WETF training
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Dec 1, 1992

Astronaut Bernard Harris in life raft during WETF training

S92-50679 (Dec 1992) --- Using a small life raft, astronaut Bernard A. Harris Jr., mission specialist for the...

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NASA image: iss061e027751
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Nov 4, 2019

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iss061e028279 (Nov. 4, 2019) --- The U.S. Cygnus space freighter approaches the International Space Station carrying...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 State Commission
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Jun 13, 2010

Expedition 24 State Commission

European Space Agency back-up crew member Paolo Nespoli of Italy speaks during the State Commission meeting to...

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NASA image: STS-113 crew portrait
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Sep 1, 2002

STS-113 crew portrait

STS113-S-002 (September 2002) --- These four astronauts are in training for the STS-113 mission, scheduled this...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Crewmembers Inflight Portrait
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May 21, 2011

Expedition 27 Crewmembers Inflight Portrait

ISS027-E-035709 (21 May 2011) --- Inside the Kibo lab onboard the International Space Station, the six astronauts...

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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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