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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: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson: A Look Back at Two Years of Success
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May 4, 2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson: A Look Back at Two Years of Success

Description: On May 3, 2021, Bill Nelson was sworn in as NASA Administrator. In two years, NASA made history and...

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May 23, 1997

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Endeavour moved from the Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, for temporary storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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May 11, 2021

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jsc2021e019446_alt (May 10, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Mission Specialist Kayla Barron poses for a...

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May 20, 2021

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jsc2021e019457_alt (May 20, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Commander Raja Chari poses for a portrait at...

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May 2, 2018

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Goddard’s 85th Intracenter Run was held on May 2, 2018 near Child Development Center 1/2/3 place in Children’s race

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NASA image: The waxing gibbous Moon above the southern Atlantic Ocean
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May 11, 2023

The waxing gibbous Moon above the southern Atlantic Ocean

iss069e008558 (May 3, 2-23) --- The waxing gibbous Moon is pictured from the International Space Station as it...

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May 3, 2020

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iss063e004860 (May 3, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy poses for a weekend selfie...

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May 20, 2021

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jsc2021e019501_alt (May 20, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Commander Raja Chari poses for a portrait at...

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May 10, 2021

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jsc2021e019568_alt (May 10, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Pilot Thomas Marshburn poses for a portrait...

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May 10, 2021

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jsc2021e019534_alt (May 10, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Commander Raja Chari poses for a portrait at...

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May 3, 2021

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iss065e018683 (May 3, 2021) --- An orbital sunrise is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited...

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May 23, 1997

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Endeavour moved from the Orbiter Processing Facility, bay 3, for temporary storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Live from Space: Video Inside the SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour Spacecraft
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May 31, 2020

Live from Space: Video Inside the SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour Spacecraft

In this video, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley take viewers on a tour of the SpaceX's Dragon...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox (left) accepts from Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. a framed graphic commemorating his stay on the International Space Station.  Bowersox spoke to KSC employees about his mission and residence on the Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.
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Jul 22, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox (left) accepts from Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. a framed graphic commemorating his stay on the International Space Station. Bowersox spoke to KSC employees about his mission and residence on the Station from November 25, 2002, to May 3, 2003.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox (left) accepts from Center Director Roy Bridges Jr....

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May 5, 1961

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This photo depicts the recovery of the Freedom 7 (MR-3) capsule by a U.S. Marine helicopter. The MR-3 mission...

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NASA image: CLOSEUP - ASTRONAUT SHEPARD, ALAN - PRESSURE SUIT - FREEDOM 7 CAPSULE
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Jul 1, 1961

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S61-03645 (5 May 1961) --- Close-up of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., in his pressure suit and helmet, ingressing...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT ALAN SHEPARD - FREEDOM "7" - LIFTOFF - CAPE
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May 5, 1961

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S61-02409 (5 May 1961) --- Launching of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) rocket from Cape Canaveral on astronaut Alan...

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NASA image: Liftoffs - Cape
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Jan 1, 1961

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S61-01908 (5 May 1961) --- This is the launch of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) spacecraft from Cape Canaveral on a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard - Pressure Suit - Mercury-Redstone (MR)-3 Flight
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Apr 1, 1961

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S61-02757 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. is being helped into his pressure suit for the...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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May 5, 1961

Wernher von Braun

Photographed are Dr. von Braun and Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper in the blockhouse during the recovery operation of the...

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May 3, 2021

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iss065e013245 (May 3, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineers (from left) Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard in pressure suit with Freedom 7 capsule
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Jan 1, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard in pressure suit with Freedom 7 capsule

S61-02547 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., in his pressure suit and helmet, looks into the Freedom 7...

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NASA image: FREEDOM "7" - CAPE
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May 5, 1961

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S61-02408 (5 May 1961) --- Launching of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) rocket from Cape Canaveral on astronaut Alan...

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NASA image: CLOSEUP VIEW - ASTRONAUT SHEPARD, ALAN - PRESSURE SUIT - MERCURY-REDSTONE (MR)-3 - CAPE
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Jan 1, 1961

CLOSEUP VIEW - ASTRONAUT SHEPARD, ALAN - PRESSURE SUIT - MERCURY-REDSTONE (MR)-3 - CAPE

S61-02775 (5 May 1961) --- Close-up view of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. in his pressure suit, with helmet opened,...

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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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