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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: STS-120 Crew Return
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Nov 8, 2007

STS-120 Crew Return

JSC2007-E-098002 (8 Nov. 2007) --- The crew of the STS-120 mission was welcomed home to Houston Nov. 8, following...

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NASA image: STS-120 Crew Return
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Nov 8, 2007

STS-120 Crew Return

JSC2007-E-098003 (8 Nov. 2007) --- The crew of the STS-120 mission was welcomed home to Houston Nov. 8, following...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing
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Apr 10, 2017

Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing

nhq201704100049 (April 10, 2017) --- Girls in traditional Kazakhstan dress wait to welcome the return of Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing
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Apr 10, 2017

Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing

nhq201704100050 (April 10, 2017) --- Girls in traditional Kazakhstan dress wait to welcome the return of Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing
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Dec 14, 2017

Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing

Girls in traditional Kazakhstan dress wait to welcome the return of Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik of NASA...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII CREW  - WELCOME - USS HORNET - REAR ADMIRAL DONALD DAVID
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Nov 24, 1969

APOLLO XII CREW - WELCOME - USS HORNET - REAR ADMIRAL DONALD DAVID

S69-22876 (24 Nov. 1969) --- Rear Admiral Donald C. David, Commander, Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force, Pacific,...

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NASA image: Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing
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Dec 14, 2017

Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing

Girls in traditional Kazakhstan dress wait to welcome the return of Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik of NASA...

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NASA image:  KSC Honor Awards
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Feb 25, 2014

KSC Honor Awards

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana welcomes NASA civil service and contractor...

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NASA image: NASA Honors NASA Stennis Employees for Flight Safety
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Aug 21, 2024

NASA Honors NASA Stennis Employees for Flight Safety

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey welcomes employees and guests to the Silver Snoopy Award ceremony on Aug. 21 at...

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NASA image: STS-101 crew return at Ellington Field
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May 30, 2000

STS-101 crew return at Ellington Field

JSC2000-04612 (30 May 2000) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, mission specialist, speaks to a crowd at the...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Crew Return at Gilruth Center
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Oct 26, 2006

Expedition 13 Crew Return at Gilruth Center

JSC2006-E-46687 (26 Oct. 2006) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov (left), Expedition 13 commander representing...

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NASA image: STS-101 crew return at Ellington Field
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May 30, 2000

STS-101 crew return at Ellington Field

JSC2000-04610 (30 May 2000) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, mission specialist representing the Russian Aviation and...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Crew Return at Gilruth Center
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Oct 26, 2006

Expedition 13 Crew Return at Gilruth Center

JSC2006-E-46700 (26 Oct. 2006) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov (right), Expedition 13 commander representing...

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NASA image: STS-111 Crew Return - Photographic Support for Media Services
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Jun 21, 2002

STS-111 Crew Return - Photographic Support for Media Services

JSC2002-E-25983 (21 June 2002) --- NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (from left), astronauts Paul S. Lockhart,...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Crew Return at Gilruth Center
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Oct 26, 2006

Expedition 13 Crew Return at Gilruth Center

JSC2006-E-46699 (26 Oct. 2006) --- Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Estess Building ceremony
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May 2, 2011

Estess Building ceremony

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes Roy S. Estess family members and guests May 2 to the...

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NASA image: STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999
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Aug 12, 2008

STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999

S99-05975 (7 June 1999) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan takes her turn at the lectern in Ellington Field's Hangar...

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NASA image: Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field
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Feb 22, 2001

Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field

JSC2001-E-04804 (21 February 2001) --- Astronauts Mark L. Polansky (left) and Kenneth D. Cockrell (center), pilot...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Crew Return at Gilruth Center
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Oct 26, 2006

Expedition 13 Crew Return at Gilruth Center

JSC2006-E-46693 (26 Oct. 2006) --- Michael T. Suffredini, International Space Station program manager, speaks from...

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NASA image: Estess Building ceremony
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May 2, 2011

Estess Building ceremony

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann welcomes Roy S. Estess family members and guests May 2 to the...

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NASA image: STS-101 crew return at Ellington Field
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May 30, 2000

STS-101 crew return at Ellington Field

JSC2000-04594 (30 May 2000) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, reunites with wife Lisa Marie and young daughter...

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NASA image: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS_135_Return

A large crowd of supporters welcomes home the crew of STS-135 during a ceremony for the crew of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS_135_Return

A large crowd of supporters welcomes home the crew of STS-135 during a ceremony for the crew of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Mission Control Center at conclusion of Apollo 15 lunar landing mission
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Aug 7, 1971

Mission Control Center at conclusion of Apollo 15 lunar landing mission

An overall view of activity in the Mission Operations Control Room in the Mission Control Center at the conclusion...

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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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