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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: Microgravity
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Feb 22, 1996

Microgravity

Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, ponders the elements of a model representing the Commercial...

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NASA image: Earth Observation Taken by the Expedidition 42 Crew
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Mar 9, 2015

Earth Observation Taken by the Expedidition 42 Crew

ISS042E340851 (03/09/2015) --- Crewmembers on the International Space Station are treated to Earth views that are...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 and Expedition 12 commander and Spaceflight participant in Zvezda
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Oct 8, 2005

Expedition 11 and Expedition 12 commander and Spaceflight participant in Zvezda

ISS011-E-14192 (8 October 2005) --- Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (right), Expedition 11...

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NASA image: Williams presents award to Creamer in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Mar 17, 2010

Williams presents award to Creamer in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-099620 (17 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (right), Expedition 22 commander, presents the...

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NASA image: Volkow and Whitson in US Lab
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Apr 17, 2008

Volkow and Whitson in US Lab

ISS016-E-036373 (17 April 2008) --- Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Sergei Volkov, Expedition 17 commander;...

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NASA image: PMA2 hatch from the Node 2 taken during Joint Operations
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Oct 22, 2008

PMA2 hatch from the Node 2 taken during Joint Operations

ISS017-E-021343 (22 Oct. 2008) --- Crewmembers aboard the International Space Station pose for a group portrait...

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NASA image: Creamer receives award from Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Mar 17, 2010

Creamer receives award from Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-099622 (17 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (right), Expedition 22 commander, presents the...

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NASA image: iss060m262491343_ISS_Expedition_60_ESA_PAO_Sept_6th_2019_0906
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Sep 6, 2019

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH ITALIAN SPACE FORUM Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Expedition 17 / 18 Crewmembers in the Node 2 during Joint Operations
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Oct 22, 2008

Expedition 17 / 18 Crewmembers in the Node 2 during Joint Operations

ISS017-E-021351 (22 Oct. 2008) --- Crewmembers aboard the International Space Station are photographed during the...

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NASA image: STS-111 commander Ken Cockrell greets dignitaries and recovery technicians on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base following the landing of the space shuttle Endeavour on June 19, 2002. Behind Cockrell are (from left) mission specialists Philippe Perrin a
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Jun 19, 2002

STS-111 commander Ken Cockrell greets dignitaries and recovery technicians on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base following the landing of the space shuttle Endeavour on June 19, 2002. Behind Cockrell are (from left) mission specialists Philippe Perrin a

STS-111 commander Ken Cockrell greets dignitaries and recovery technicians on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base...

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NASA image: Expedition 1 training
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Jul 26, 2000

Expedition 1 training

JSC2000-05376 (7 June 2000) --- Astronaut William Shepherd, mission commander for ISS Expedition One, is about to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Chang-Diaz making burritos in space
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Mar 29, 1996

Astronaut Chang-Diaz making burritos in space

STS075-350-035 (22 Feb.-9 March 1996) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-75 payload commander, holds a taco...

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NASA image: Astronaut Chang-Diaz making burritos in space
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Mar 29, 1996

Astronaut Chang-Diaz making burritos in space

STS075-350-030 (22 Feb.-9 March 1996) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-75 payload commander, holds food...

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NASA image: Usachev with Solid Waste Container in Service Module
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Apr 10, 2001

Usachev with Solid Waste Container in Service Module

ISS002-E-5336 (10 April 2001) --- As part of routine procedures, cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two mission...

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NASA image: Astronaut Chang-Diaz making burritos in space
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Mar 29, 1996

Astronaut Chang-Diaz making burritos in space

STS075-350-032 (22 Feb.-9 March 1996) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-75 payload commander, is pictured...

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NASA image: SWUIS - documentation of experiment in middeck
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Aug 26, 1997

SWUIS - documentation of experiment in middeck

STS085-313-037 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Astronauts N. Jan Davis, payload commander, and Stephen K. Robinson, mission...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-4 - CREW TRAINING (ORBITAL WORKSTATION [OWS]) - JSC
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Aug 22, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-4 - CREW TRAINING (ORBITAL WORKSTATION [OWS]) - JSC

S73-32847 (10 Sept. 1973) --- Astronaut Gerald P. Carr, Skylab 4 commander, changes a dial on the control and...

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NASA image: STS-60 crew walkout from O&C
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Feb 3, 1994

STS-60 crew walkout from O&C

STS-60 pilot Ken Reightler (front left) and Mission Commander Charlie Bolden (front right) lead the way from the O&C...

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NASA image: Exp 35 sticker placement on undocking day
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May 13, 2013

Exp 35 sticker placement on undocking day

ISS035-E-040104 (13 May 2013) --- One of the final acts aboard the International Space Station following a change of...

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NASA image: Expedition 17 crewmembers in Node 2
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Apr 17, 2008

Expedition 17 crewmembers in Node 2

ISS016-E-036371 (17 April 2008) --- Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonauts Sergei Volkov (center), Expedition 17...

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NASA image: iss032e026998
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Sep 15, 2012

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ISS032-E-026998 (15 Sept. 2012) --- In the Unity node, Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (center), Expedition 32...

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NASA image: iss032e026999
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Sep 15, 2012

iss032e026999

ISS032-E-026999 (15 Sept. 2012) --- In the Unity node, Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (center), Expedition 32...

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NASA image: Official STS-1 Crew Insignia
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Apr 10, 1979

Official STS-1 Crew Insignia

S79-30685 (10 March 1979) --- This is the official insignia for the first space shuttle orbital flight test (STS-1)....

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NASA image: STS-51C CREW INSIGNIA
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Jan 1, 1984

STS-51C CREW INSIGNIA

S84-42223 (10 Nov. 1984) --- The crew insignia for STS-51C includes the names of its five crew members are...

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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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