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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: KSC-2012-3684
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Jul 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3693
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Jul 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3685
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Jul 5, 2012

KSC-2012-3685

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Astrotech payload processing facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Orbiter - 101 Enterprise - Arrival - Redstone Arsenal Airstrip - Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), AL
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Mar 13, 1978

Space Shuttle Orbiter - 101 Enterprise - Arrival - Redstone Arsenal Airstrip - Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), AL

S78-27238 (13 March 1978) --- The space shuttle orbiter 101 Enterprise approaches riding atop its 747 carrier...

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NASA image: iss031e126879
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Jun 15, 2012

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ISS031-E-126879 (15 June 2012) --- One of the Expedition 31 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: SIMULATIONS - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP)
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Mar 1, 1975

SIMULATIONS - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP)

S75-24899 (April 1975) --- An exhibit illustrating the space suits designed for the Soviet cosmonaut crewmen of the...

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NASA image: Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) seems to be near Earth's horizon
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Jan 10, 2025

Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) seems to be near Earth's horizon

iss072e535168 (Jan. 10, 2025) --- Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) seems to be near Earth's horizon though it is over 305...

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NASA image: Near vertical view of Birmingham, Alabama as seen from Apollo 9
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Mar 11, 1969

Near vertical view of Birmingham, Alabama as seen from Apollo 9

AS09-23-3566 (3-13 March 1969) --- Near vertical view of the Birmingham, Alabama area extending to Gadeden, as...

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NASA image: The city lights of Southeast Asia streak below the International Space Station
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May 22, 2025

The city lights of Southeast Asia streak below the International Space Station

iss073e0134504 (May 22, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph taken from the International Space Station orbiting...

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NASA image: iss062e004863
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Feb 9, 2020

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iss062e004863 (Feb. 9, 2020) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 266 miles above the Pacific Ocean when...

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NASA image: Laguna Salada in the Sonoran Desert
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Oct 1, 2025

Laguna Salada in the Sonoran Desert

iss073e0886770 (Oct. 1, 2025) --- Laguna Salada is a dry lakebed in the Baja California portion of the Sonoran...

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NASA image: MS1 Good poses for a photo on the FD during Flight Day 9
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May 19, 2009

MS1 Good poses for a photo on the FD during Flight Day 9

S125-E-010181 (19 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Good, STS-125 mission specialist, pauses near controls on the aft...

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NASA image: Commander Ken Bowersox and Pilot Kent Rominger during deorbit preparations
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Nov 4, 1995

Commander Ken Bowersox and Pilot Kent Rominger during deorbit preparations

STS073-164-025 (5 November 1995) --- The countenance of astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox signifies the near completion...

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NASA image: iss071e462695
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Aug 11, 2024

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iss071e462695 (Aug. 11, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Mike Barratt points a camera out...

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NASA image: Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) seems to be near Earth's horizon
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Jan 10, 2025

Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) seems to be near Earth's horizon

iss072e534223 (Jan. 10, 2025) --- Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) seems to be near Earth's horizon though it is over 305...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 35 crew
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May 2, 2013

Earth observation taken by Expedition 35 crew

ISS035-E-034025 (2 May 2013) --- One of the Expedition 35 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space...

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NASA image: Commander Rominger secures the airlock hatch on Endeavour's middeck during STS-100
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Apr 21, 2001

Commander Rominger secures the airlock hatch on Endeavour's middeck during STS-100

STS100-337-010 (19 April - 1 May 2001) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger, STS-100 mission commander, floats near the...

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NASA image: Betsiboka River Valley, Madagascar
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Jun 24, 1983

Betsiboka River Valley, Madagascar

STS007-03-058 (18-24 June 1983) --- The Island of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa. The...

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NASA image: Sunrise taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Oct 4, 2009

Sunrise taken by the Expedition 20 crew

iss020e046427 (Oct. 4, 2009) --- The sun sets below Earth's horizon illuminating the atmosphere with its last rays...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Chamitoff on the Flight Deck
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May 16, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Chamitoff on the Flight Deck

S134-E-005607 (16 May 2011) --- Astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-124 mission specialist, is pictured near the forward...

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NASA image: iss067e139457
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Jun 15, 2022

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iss067e139457 (June 15, 2022) --- As the Moon sets below Earth's horizon the atmosphere refracts, or bends, its...

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NASA image: iss070e127437
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Mar 21, 2024

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iss070e127437 (March 21, 2024) --- The Sun's glint beaming off the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Chile just...

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NASA image: iss064e055946
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Apr 8, 2021

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iss064e055946 (April 8, 2021) --- This long exposure photograph was taken during an orbital night period from the...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11729 (10 June 2007) --- A view photographed from the International Space Station shows the Space Shuttle...

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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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