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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: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit is assisting STS-113 MS Herrington with his EMU Spacesuit
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Nov 28, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit is assisting STS-113 MS Herrington with his EMU Spacesuit

ISS006-E-05015 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, NASA ISS science officer, assists astronaut John...

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NASA image: Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit is assisting STS-113 MS Herrington with his EMU Spacesuit
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Nov 28, 2002

Expedition Six Flight Engineer Pettit is assisting STS-113 MS Herrington with his EMU Spacesuit

ISS006-E-05018 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, NASA ISS science officer, assists astronaut John...

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NASA image: CAL Astronaut Installation
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Dec 20, 2018

CAL Astronaut Installation

Astronaut Ricky Arnold assists with the installation of NASA's Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL) on the International Space...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 astronauts assisted out of Command Module by Navy divers
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Feb 9, 1971

Apollo 14 astronauts assisted out of Command Module by Navy divers

S71-19475 (9 Feb. 1971) --- The Apollo 14 crewmembers sit in a life raft beside their Command Module (CM) in the...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 astronauts assisted out of Command Module by Navy divers
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Feb 9, 1971

Apollo 14 astronauts assisted out of Command Module by Navy divers

S71-19474 (9 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot, is assisted out of the Command Module...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crew assisted with egressing command module after landing
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Nov 24, 1969

Apollo 12 crew assisted with egressing command module after landing

S69-22271 (24 Nov. 1969) --- A United States Navy Underwater Demolition Team swimmer assists the Apollo 12 crew...

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NASA image: RoboSimian Disaster Relief Poster Artist Concept
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Mar 11, 2015

RoboSimian Disaster Relief Poster Artist Concept

This artist's concept shows RoboSimian, a robot intended to assist with disaster relief and mitigation. RoboSimian...

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NASA image: Can Robots Take Care of Spacecraft?
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Aug 10, 2021

Can Robots Take Care of Spacecraft?

NASA’s Integrated System for Autonomous and Adaptive Caretaking, or ISAAC, is advancing new technology for robots to...

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NASA image: Earth Departure Movie
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Aug 2, 2005

Earth Departure Movie

NASA Mercury-bound MESSENGER spacecraft captured several stunning images of Earth during a gravity assist swingby of...

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NASA image: Galapagos Islands Image
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Aug 2, 2005

Galapagos Islands Image

NASA Mercury-bound MESSENGER spacecraft captured several stunning images of Earth during a gravity assist swingby of...

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NASA image: STS-113 Pilot Lockhart is assisting MS Lopez-Alegria and MS Herrington with their EMU Spacesuits
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Nov 28, 2002

STS-113 Pilot Lockhart is assisting MS Lopez-Alegria and MS Herrington with their EMU Spacesuits

ISS006-E-05014 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut Paul S. Lockhart, STS-113 pilot, assists astronauts Michael E....

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NASA image: STS-55 MS2 Precourt is assisted by divers during water egress training at JSC
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Nov 5, 1992

STS-55 MS2 Precourt is assisted by divers during water egress training at JSC

S92-50647 (Dec 1992) --- Assisted by two SCUBA-equipped divers, astronaut Charles J. Precourt, mission specialist...

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelein assists STS-116 MS Fuglesang with his EMU during Joint Operations
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Dec 18, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelein assists STS-116 MS Fuglesang with his EMU during Joint Operations

S116-E-06833 (18 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelein assists STS-116 MS Fuglesang with his EMU during Joint Operations
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Dec 18, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelein assists STS-116 MS Fuglesang with his EMU during Joint Operations

S116-E-06834 (18 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelein assists STS-116 MS Fuglesang with his EMU during Joint Operations
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Dec 18, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelein assists STS-116 MS Fuglesang with his EMU during Joint Operations

S116-E-06832 (18 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: STS-53 MS Voss,in EMU, dons gloves with technicians' assistance at JSC's WETF
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Aug 4, 1992

STS-53 MS Voss,in EMU, dons gloves with technicians' assistance at JSC's WETF

S92-42679 (28 July 1992) --- STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Mission Specialist James S. Voss, wearing...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway assists NASA astronaut Jessica Meir as she tries on a spacesuit
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Mar 10, 2026

NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway assists NASA astronaut Jessica Meir as she tries on a spacesuit

iss074e0375660 (March 10, 2026) --- NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway assists NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, both...

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NASA image: AquaSimian Poster Artist Concept
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Mar 11, 2015

AquaSimian Poster Artist Concept

This artist's rendering shows a concept for a robot called AquaSimian that would assist with hazardous situations...

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NASA image: STS-55 MS3 Harris dons EMU with technician's assistance in JSC's WETF Bldg 29
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Nov 8, 1991

STS-55 MS3 Harris dons EMU with technician's assistance in JSC's WETF Bldg 29

S91-51063 (Dec 1991) --- Partially attired in a special training version of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi sets up the CIMON AI-powered robotic assistant
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Jul 18, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi sets up the CIMON AI-powered robotic assistant

iss073e0384102 (July 18, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: Navy Swimmers Assist - Recovery of Skylab (SL)-3 Command Module (CM) - Pacific
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Sep 25, 1973

Navy Swimmers Assist - Recovery of Skylab (SL)-3 Command Module (CM) - Pacific

S73-36401 (25 Sept. 1973) --- A team of U.S. Navy swimmers assists with the recovery of the Skylab 3 Command Module...

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NASA image: Aggregation of Colloidal Particles
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Feb 15, 2023

Aggregation of Colloidal Particles

Assistant Professor Stefno Buzzaccaro speaks about the Aggregation of Colloidal Particles Experiment being done...

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NASA image: Juno Earth Flyby Artist Rendering
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Oct 23, 2013

Juno Earth Flyby Artist Rendering

This artist rendering shows NASA Juno spacecraft during its Earth flyby gravity assist on Oct. 9, 2013. On Earth...

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NASA image: Twins Image
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Aug 2, 2005

Twins Image

NASA MESSENGER Earth flyby on Aug. 2, 2005, not only adjusted the spacecraft path to Mercury - the gravity assist...

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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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