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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: View of the Moon taken by STS-117 Crewmember
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Jun 22, 2007

View of the Moon taken by STS-117 Crewmember

S117-E-09663 (22 June 2007) --- A gibbous moon over the airglow of Earth's atmosphere is featured in this image...

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NASA image: HST,survey views of telescope structures on Flight Day 5 (FD-5)
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Feb 15, 1997

HST,survey views of telescope structures on Flight Day 5 (FD-5)

S82-E-5369 (15 Feb. 1997) --- This photograph, taken from onboard the Space Shuttle Discovery with an Electronic...

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NASA image: Soyuz spacecraft
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Jul 4, 1995

Soyuz spacecraft

STS071-704-091 (4 July 1995) --- Russia's Soyuz spacecraft is backdropped against the darkness of space, as...

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NASA image: STS-34 onboard view of iodine comparator assembly used to check water quality
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Oct 23, 1989

STS-34 onboard view of iodine comparator assembly used to check water quality

STS034-10-014 (18-23 Oct. 1989) --- An onboard 35mm camera provides a closeup view of an STS-34 beverage container...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-12M/38S Spacecraft attached to parachute
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Sep 11, 2014

Soyuz TMA-12M/38S Spacecraft attached to parachute

ISS041-E-000003 (11 Sept. 2014) --- A close-up view of a computer monitor onboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: ISS during departure of the STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Mar 25, 2008

ISS during departure of the STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour

S123-E-009202 (24 March 2008) --- Backdropped by Earth's horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-22/28S departs the ISS
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Apr 27, 2012

Soyuz TMA-22/28S departs the ISS

ISS031-E-005010 (27 April 2012) --- Soyuz TMA-22, with three Expedition 30 crew members onboard, appears as a tiny...

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NASA image: View of Saudi Arabia and north eastern Africa from the Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 9, 1972

View of Saudi Arabia and north eastern Africa from the Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-148-22718 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- This excellent view of Saudi Arabia and the north eastern portion of the African...

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NASA image: Astronaut Michael Collins inspects camera during prelaunch activity
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronaut Michael Collins inspects camera during prelaunch activity

S66-42763 (18 July 1966) --- Astronaut Michael Collins (left), Gemini-10 prime crew pilot, inspects a camera during...

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NASA image: Astronaut Walter Cunningham photographed performing flight tasks
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Oct 20, 1968

Astronaut Walter Cunningham photographed performing flight tasks

AS07-04-1586 (20 Oct. 1968) --- Astronaut Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7 lunar module pilot, writes with space pen as...

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NASA image: STS-30 MS Lee, wearing sunglasses, uses 70mm camera on aft flight deck
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 MS Lee, wearing sunglasses, uses 70mm camera on aft flight deck

STS030-08-015 (4-8 May 1989) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee, STS-30 mission specialist, pauses from a of Earth...

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NASA image: Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8
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Dec 22, 1968

Photograph of nearly full moon taken from Apollo 8

AS08-14-2506 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This photograph of a nearly full moon was taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft at a...

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NASA image: STS-35 aft flight deck of Columbia, OV-102, with an array of camera equipment
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 aft flight deck of Columbia, OV-102, with an array of camera equipment

STS035-10-015 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- This busy scene shows cameras and supportive photographic gear temporarily stowed...

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NASA image: STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Springer uses camera on OV-104 aft flight deck
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Nov 20, 1990

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Springer uses camera on OV-104 aft flight deck

STS038-25-005 (20 Nov 1990) --- STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer, holding HASSELBLAD camera,...

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NASA image: STS-27 MS Mullane on aft flight deck with camera equipment
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 MS Mullane on aft flight deck with camera equipment

STS027-10-021 (2-6 Dec. 1988) --- Astronaut Richard M. (Mike) Mullane, STS-27 mission specialist, is able to handle...

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NASA image: Thomas and Kelly in U.S. Laboratory hatch
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Jun 16, 2001

Thomas and Kelly in U.S. Laboratory hatch

STS102-368-030 (8-21 March 2001) --- Astronauts Andrew S. W. Thomas (holding a beverage), STS-102 mission specialist...

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NASA image: Truss and Russian segment
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Sep 2, 2014

Truss and Russian segment

ISS040-E-123158 (2 Sept. 2014) --- A portion of the Russian segment of the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-135 Approach
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Jul 10, 2011

ISS during STS-135 Approach

S135-E-006702 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing the International Space Station...

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NASA image: STS-131 Discovery after Undocking
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Apr 17, 2010

STS-131 Discovery after Undocking

ISS023-E-024671 (17 April 2010) --- The space shuttle Discovery flies with its payload bay facing Earth so that the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 21, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-15149 (21 September 2003) --- This image, photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the...

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NASA image: Supermoon setting behind ATV
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Aug 12, 2014

Supermoon setting behind ATV

ISS040-E-092581 (12 Aug. 2014) --- A portion of the International Space Station?s Zvezda Service Module with the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 22, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-07878 (22 June 2003) --- This image, photographed by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 6, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-7255 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, this view of the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember
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Dec 20, 2006

Earth Observations taken by STS-116 Crewmember

S116-E-07308 (19 Dec. 2006) --- The Aurora Borealis, also known as "northern lights", is featured in this photograph...

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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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