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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-133
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Dec 2, 2010

STS-133

STS-133 DISCOVERY ET-137 X-RAY BACK SCATTER & SLIDE BASKET

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NASA image: STS-133
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Dec 2, 2010

STS-133

STS-133 DISCOVERY ET-137 X-RAY BACK SCATTER & SLIDE BASKET

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NASA image: STS-133
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Dec 2, 2010

STS-133

STS-133 DISCOVERY ET-137 X-RAY BACK SCATTER & SLIDE BASKET

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NASA image: STS-133
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Dec 2, 2010

STS-133

STS-133 DISCOVERY ET-137 X-RAY BACK SCATTER & SLIDE BASKET

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NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

Commercial Crew astronauts participate in a Boeing/United Launch Alliance (ULA) emergency egress system...

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NASA image: iss045e147255
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Nov 28, 2015

iss045e147255

ISS045e147255 (11/28/2015) --- Nightfall slides across the Earth and astronauts & cosmonauts aboard the...

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NASA image: Moon Microscope
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Oct 4, 2022

Moon Microscope

jsc2022e083575 (10/4/2022) --- A preflight image of the slide staining device developed for the Moon Microscope...

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NASA image: Sample of Asteroid Bennu
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Nov 8, 2023

Sample of Asteroid Bennu

A portion of the asteroid Bennu sample delivered to Earth by NASA's OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation,...

GSFC
NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

The sun sets on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 41 in Florida during a Boeing/United Launch...

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NASA image: MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in payload bay (PLB) during EVA
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Apr 7, 1983

MS Peterson and MS Musgrave in payload bay (PLB) during EVA

STS006-10-417 (7 April 1983) --- Astronauts F. Story Musgrave, left, and Donald H. Peterson float about in the cargo...

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NASA image: Comet Siding Spring Seen Next to Mars
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Dec 8, 2017

Comet Siding Spring Seen Next to Mars

This composite NASA Hubble Space Telescope Image captures the positions of comet Siding Spring and Mars in a...

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NASA image: Higher Terrain between Sinai and Solis Plana
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Jan 28, 2015

Higher Terrain between Sinai and Solis Plana

The terrain in this observation from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter looks like an ancient uplifted crustal block....

JPL
NASA image: SSOD - Hoshido in JEM
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Sep 21, 2012

SSOD - Hoshido in JEM

ISS033-E-006447 (21 Sept. 2012) --- In the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Wilmore during Cyclops Installation
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Nov 26, 2014

Wilmore during Cyclops Installation

iss042e015943 (11/26/2014) --- Commander Barry Wilmore unpacks the Cyclops launch platform for installation on the...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0240-1
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Jul 19, 1996

ARC-1969-AC96-0240-1

Historical Recruiting poster of Cleve E Voss holding model of B-47, Douglas D-558-2, 6x6ft w.t. & slide rule (on...

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NASA image: SSOD - Hoshido in JEM
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Sep 21, 2012

SSOD - Hoshido in JEM

ISS033-E-006446 (21 Sept. 2012) --- In the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: iss056e161171
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Sep 6, 2018

iss056e161171

iss056e161171 (Sept. 6, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor works inside Japan's Kibo laboratory module...

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NASA image: National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn
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Nov 3, 2023

National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn

A sample from asteroid Bennu is seen prepared on a microscope slide, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at the Smithsonian’s...

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NASA image: Tsunami Study Challenges Long-held Formation Theory
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Apr 26, 2017

Tsunami Study Challenges Long-held Formation Theory

A new NASA study is challenging a long-held theory on how tsunamis form and offering a new method for forecasting...

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NASA image: ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration
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Mar 14, 2017

ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration

Two engineers evaluate the Emergency Egress System as they ride in folding seats attached to slide wires at Space...

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NASA image: ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration
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Mar 14, 2017

ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration

The folding seats that make up the Emergency Egress System are seen attached to slide wires at Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration
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Mar 15, 2017

ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration

Engineers evaluate the Emergency Egress System as they ride in folding seats attached to slide wires at Space Launch...

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NASA image: ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration
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Mar 14, 2017

ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration

Two engineers evaluate the Emergency Egress System as they ride in folding seats attached to slide wires at Space...

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NASA image: ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration
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Mar 15, 2017

ULA Emergency Egress System (EES) Demonstration

Engineers evaluate the Emergency Egress System as they ride in folding seats attached to slide wires at Space Launch...

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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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