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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: Global Average Brightness Temperature for April 2003
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Jun 2, 2003

Global Average Brightness Temperature for April 2003

This image shows average temperatures in April, 2003, observed by AIRS at an infrared wavelength that senses either...

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NASA image: Hadfield and Marshburn in MRM2 prior to Hatch Opening
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Mar 29, 2013

Hadfield and Marshburn in MRM2 prior to Hatch Opening

Expedition 35 commander Chris Hadfield and flight engineer Tom Marshburn (partially obscured) are photographed in...

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NASA image: Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components
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Dec 1, 1985

Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components

Astronauts Jerry L. Ross (left) and Sherwood C. (Woody) Spring are photographed as they assemble pieces of the...

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NASA image: Magnus and Chamitoff in Node 2
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Nov 19, 2008

Magnus and Chamitoff in Node 2

S126-E-008370 (19 Nov. 2008) --- Astronauts Greg Chamitoff, STS-126 mission specialist, and Sandra Magnus (partially...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during EVA TPS Overview training
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Mar 24, 2010

STS-133 crew during EVA TPS Overview training

JSC2010-E-046557 (24 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Steve Lindsey (facing camera), STS-133 commander; along with...

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew
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May 6, 2012

Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 31 Crew

ISS031-E-028009 (6 May 2012) --- The International Space Station's Cupola was photographed in a position that...

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NASA image: iss070e049644
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Dec 30, 2023

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iss070e049644 (Dec. 30, 2023) --- A set of the International Space Station's main solar arrays, slightly obscuring...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Training
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Jun 6, 2007

STS-125 Crew Training

JSC2007-E-27769 (6 June 2007) --- Astronauts Michael J. Massimino (left), Andrew J. Feustel (right, partially...

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NASA image: Curbeam and Jones during EVA
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Feb 14, 2001

Curbeam and Jones during EVA

ISS01-E-5360 (14 February 2001) --- Astronauts Thomas D. Jones (partially obscured) and Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship docked to the Rassvet module
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Feb 2, 2025

The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship docked to the Rassvet module

iss072e576564 (Feb. 2, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-26 crew ship that launched NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: iss070e091729
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Feb 11, 2024

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iss070e091729 (Feb. 11, 2024) --- The International Space Station was soaring 261 miles above Las Vegas at the time...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during S2 CBM/ROBO INSTALL 31178 training
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May 18, 2010

STS-133 crew during S2 CBM/ROBO INSTALL 31178 training

JSC2010-E-084020 (18 May 2010) --- NASA astronauts Tim Kopra (foreground), Michael Barratt (partially obscured) and...

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NASA image: MS Richards during hardware checkout on the flight deck
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Mar 9, 2001

MS Richards during hardware checkout on the flight deck

STS102-E-5027 (9 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, listens to a readout from astronaut...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 astronauts participate in water egress training at MSC
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Aug 1, 1968

Apollo 10 astronauts participate in water egress training at MSC

S68-41683 (August 1968) --- Three astronauts participate in Apollo water egress training in a tank in Building 260...

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NASA image: iss066e125299
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Jan 23, 2022

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iss066e125299 (Jan. 23, 2022) --- The bright, white pressurized capsule of the SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship...

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NASA image: iss065e376077
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Sep 12, 2021

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iss065e376077 (Sept. 12, 2021) --- Astronaut Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is...

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NASA image: Full moon as seen from STS-103 orbiter Discovery.
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Dec 21, 1999

Full moon as seen from STS-103 orbiter Discovery.

S103-E-5037 (21 December 1999)--- Astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery recorded this rarely seen phenomenon...

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NASA image: Patrick and Hire on MDDK
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Feb 10, 2010

Patrick and Hire on MDDK

S130-E-006533 (9 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Nicholas Patrick and Kathryn Hire (partially obscured), both STS-130...

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NASA image: Hopkins and Wakata during Cygnus Spacecraft Unberthing
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Feb 18, 2014

Hopkins and Wakata during Cygnus Spacecraft Unberthing

ISS038-E-049589 (18 Feb. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut...

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Jan 19, 2022

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iss066e121432 (Jan. 19, 2022) --- The Prichal docking and the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module figure...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 25, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-08259 (25 June 2003) --- This view was taken by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Tanner and Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS 115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Tanner and Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS 115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05554 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronauts Joseph R. Tanner (image center) and Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper...

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NASA image: Johnson works the controls of Robotic Canadarm2 in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Mar 16, 2008

Johnson works the controls of Robotic Canadarm2 in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S123-E-006443 (16 March 2008) --- Astronauts Gregory H. Johnson, STS-123 pilot; and Garrett Reisman (partially...

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NASA image: San Francisco and Bay Area, CA, USA
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May 6, 1991

San Francisco and Bay Area, CA, USA

STS039-151-181A (28 April-6 May 1991) --- Large format (five-inch) frame of the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area of...

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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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