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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 Argentina-Paraguay border area of South America
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Aug 30, 1973

View of Argentina-Paraguay border area of South America

SL3-33-167 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Argentina-Paraguay border area of South America as...

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NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-5 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA
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Oct 26, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle Free-Flight (FF)-5 - Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA

Photography from Shuttle ALT FF-5. S77-30393: ALT Fr. 3258, a higher-up shot of the Enterprise approaching runway...

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NASA image: Lunar Orbiter IV
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May 31, 1967

Lunar Orbiter IV

This photo was taken by Lunar Orbiter IV. In it's mission to photograph areas on the new and far side of the Moon...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx - TAGSAM sample on mylar flap jsc2023e058642
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Oct 4, 2023

OSIRIS-REx - TAGSAM sample on mylar flap jsc2023e058642

A view of the TAGSAM (Touch and Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism) from above, showing the Mylar flap with a pile of...

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NASA image: jsc2023e046371
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Dec 2, 2022

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jsc2023e046371 (12/02/2022) --- The Multi-Needle Langmuir Probe (m-NLP) is seen at European Test Services (ETS)...

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NASA image: View of southeastern Washington State
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Aug 30, 1973

View of southeastern Washington State

SL3-22-0214 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of southeastern Washington State as photographed from Earth...

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NASA image: View of Mediterranean coastal area of southeastern France
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Jul 30, 1973

View of Mediterranean coastal area of southeastern France

SL3-40-077 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Mediterranean coastal area of southeastern France as...

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NASA image: View of the Salt Lake City, Utah area
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Aug 30, 1973

View of the Salt Lake City, Utah area

SL3-22-0322 (July-September 1973) --- An oblique view of the Salt Lake City, Utah area as photographed from Earth...

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NASA image: View of Snowy Mountains area of Australian Alps as photographed from Skylab
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Jul 30, 1973

View of Snowy Mountains area of Australian Alps as photographed from Skylab

SL3-27-180 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Snowy Mountains area of Australian Alps in the States of...

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NASA image: Agency Photographers Capture NASA Marshall Huntsville Operations Support Center/Payload Operations Integration Center
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Apr 24, 2025

Agency Photographers Capture NASA Marshall Huntsville Operations Support Center/Payload Operations Integration Center

NASA photographers used drone photography to get a bird’s eye view of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center,...

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NASA image: Creative Photography
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Jan 18, 2022

Creative Photography

A brilliant Moon serves as the backdrop in this view of the low bay entrance to the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: Creative Photography
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Jan 18, 2022

Creative Photography

An American Bald Eagle perches majestically in a tree at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 18, 2022....

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NASA image: iss065e110749
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Jun 14, 2021

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iss065e110749 (June 14, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: iss071e513872
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Aug 10, 2024

iss071e513872

iss071e513872 (Aug. 10, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick smiles for a...

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NASA image: iss065e208553
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Jul 28, 2021

iss065e208553

iss065e208553 (July 28, 2021) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Oleg Novitskiy is pictured...

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NASA image: iss065e144343
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Jun 23, 2021

iss065e144343

iss065e144343 (June 23, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0232-21
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Aug 6, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0232-21

1996 MCP (Multimedia Curriculum Project) summer students practice techniques with Ames Documentation Technology...

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NASA image: iss065e389253
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Sep 19, 2021

iss065e389253

iss065e389253 (Sept. 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) is...

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NASA image: Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper participates in Mercury water egress training
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Sep 12, 1962

Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper participates in Mercury water egress training

S62-05161 (1962) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. participates in Mercury water egress training. He is wearing a...

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NASA image: jsc2023e049462_alt
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Aug 7, 2023

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Behind the Scenes photography of Video Production Shoot for "What's Behind This Door". Photo Date: August 7, 2023....

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NASA image: iss062e141186
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Apr 10, 2020

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iss062e141186 (March 10, 2020) ---NASA astronauts and Expedition 62 Flight Engineers Andrew Morgan and Jessica Meir...

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NASA image: iss072e350812
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Dec 7, 2024

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iss072e350812 (Dec. 7, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit points a camera outside...

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NASA image: iss068e021032
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Nov 7, 2022

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iss068e021032 (Nov. 7, 2022) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Anna Kikina prepares camera...

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NASA image: NASA Payload Pallet XVS Mock-Up
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Jul 1, 2020

NASA Payload Pallet XVS Mock-Up

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: NASA Payload Pallet XVS...

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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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