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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

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NASA image: Parmitano in Columbus module
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Jul 21, 2013

Parmitano in Columbus module

ISS036-E-023749 (21 July 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Reisman works with MSG in Columbus
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Apr 14, 2008

Reisman works with MSG in Columbus

ISS016-E-036417 (14 April 2008) --- NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman, Expedition 16/17 flight engineer, is pictured...

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NASA image: Kuipers works on FSL in Columbus
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May 22, 2012

Kuipers works on FSL in Columbus

ISS031-E-140439 (22 May 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Tani in Columbus Module
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Feb 12, 2008

Tani in Columbus Module

S122-E-008016 (12 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, STS-122 mission specialist, works in the Columbus laboratory...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper in Columbus
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Nov 26, 2008

Stefanyshyn-Piper in Columbus

S126-E-011521 (26 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-126 mission specialist, works with...

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NASA image: Wiseman in Columbus module
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Jun 28, 2014

Wiseman in Columbus module

ISS040-E-024110 (28 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, wearing a...

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NASA image: Tani in Columbus Module
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Feb 12, 2008

Tani in Columbus Module

S122-E-008007 (12 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, STS-122 mission specialist, works in the Columbus laboratory...

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NASA image: IFM in the Columbus Module
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Dec 9, 2013

IFM in the Columbus Module

ISS038-E-013718 (9 Dec. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, performs routine...

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NASA image: Documentation of ERNObox Installation in Columbus
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May 21, 2010

Documentation of ERNObox Installation in Columbus

iss023e048576 (5/21/2010) --- Photo documentation of the ERNObox (Entwicklungsring Nord, or modular computer for low...

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NASA image: Mogensen in Columbus module
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Sep 6, 2015

Mogensen in Columbus module

iss044e096164 (9/6/2015) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andreas Mogensen is photographed working on the...

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NASA image: De Winne in Columbus
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Oct 8, 2009

De Winne in Columbus

ISS020-E-049895 (8 Oct. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer and...

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NASA image: Stefanyshyn-Piper in Columbus
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Nov 26, 2008

Stefanyshyn-Piper in Columbus

S126-E-011522 (26 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-126 mission specialist, works with...

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NASA image: Cassidy in Columbus module
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Aug 30, 2013

Cassidy in Columbus module

ISS036-E-039045 (29 Aug. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, wearing a Russian...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn poses for a portrait shortly after doing live television interviews from the Ohio State University...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn address questions from the press during a briefing at Ohio State University on Monday, Feb. 20,...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden answers a question from the press during a briefing at Ohio State University on...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn talks on stage during a celebration dinner at The Ohio State University honoring the 50th...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn speaks to guest at NASA's Future Forum at Ohio State University on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn's wife Annie listens to an interviewers question during a celebration dinner at The Ohio State...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong speaks during a celebration dinner at Ohio State University honoring the 50th...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn poses for a portrait shortly after doing live television interviews from the Ohio State University...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong speaks during a celebration dinner at Ohio State University honoring the 50th...

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NASA image: Magnus at Laptop in European Lab Columbus
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Dec 1, 2008

Magnus at Laptop in European Lab Columbus

ISS018-E-009929 (1 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, poses for a photo in the...

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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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