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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: A piece of unidentified space debris is pictured from the International Space Station
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Apr 27, 2026

A piece of unidentified space debris is pictured from the International Space Station

iss074e0540224 (April 27, 2026) --- A piece of unidentified space debris is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: Charles Schulz Memorial Library
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Aug 25, 1998

Charles Schulz Memorial Library

Charles Schulz Memorial Library. View of unidentified individual in cockpit area (02834 thru 02835); and View of...

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NASA image: The Axiom Space Mission 2 Crew Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – June 2, 2023
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Jun 2, 2023

The Axiom Space Mission 2 Crew Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – June 2, 2023

Axiom Mission 2 crew members return to Earth, discussing unidentified anomalous phenomena, and a water plume off of...

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NASA image: Computer Machine at the Instrument Shop
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Oct 23, 1949

Computer Machine at the Instrument Shop

Technician at work adjusting an unidentified mechanical computing device.

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NASA image: 12' NASA Inflatable Sphere
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Jul 30, 1959

12' NASA Inflatable Sphere

In July 1959, William J. O Sullivan (right standing) and unidentified engineer examine the capsule containing the...

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NASA image: Anderson - Apollo 14 - LRL - MSC
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Mar 1, 1971

Anderson - Apollo 14 - LRL - MSC

S71-23602 (17 March 1971) --- Left to right: Everett Gibson, Gary McCollom, unidentified man in control room of...

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NASA image: Cargo transfer and stowage bags in Endeavour's MDK during STS-111 UF-2 transfer OPS to ISS
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Jun 8, 2002

Cargo transfer and stowage bags in Endeavour's MDK during STS-111 UF-2 transfer OPS to ISS

STS111-E-5041 (8 June 2002) --- An unidentified crewmember on the middeck of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is...

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NASA image: Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training
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Jun 11, 1994

Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training

Mir 18 crewmember Gennadiy M. Strekalov, center, practicies an emergency medical procedure to maintain a patient...

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NASA image: STS-104 Preflight Emergency Egress Bailout Training at the NBL
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Jan 3, 2001

STS-104 Preflight Emergency Egress Bailout Training at the NBL

JSC2001-00006 (January 2001) --- An unidentified member of the STS-104 crew simulates an ejection into a body of...

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NASA image: STS-97 crewmembers participate in training and preflight activities
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Jul 15, 1999

STS-97 crewmembers participate in training and preflight activities

S99-07632 (15 July 1999) --- An unidentified STS-97 crew member simulates a bailout from a shuttle-in-trouble during...

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NASA image: Preflight Coverage of the STS-113 and Expedition 6 Bailout Training
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Mar 21, 2002

Preflight Coverage of the STS-113 and Expedition 6 Bailout Training

JSC2002-00686 (21 March 2002) --- An unidentified member of the STS-113 crew simulates a bailout from a...

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NASA image: X-15 personnel July 1962
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Jul 16, 1962

X-15 personnel July 1962

X-15 personnel July 1962 Cockpit: Edward "Ed" Nice Ladder: Thomas "Tom" McAlister Back Row, left to right: William...

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NASA image: STS-116 Water Survival Training
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Jul 28, 2005

STS-116 Water Survival Training

JSC2005-E-31292 (28 July 2005) --- An unidentified member of the STS-116 crew simulates an ejection from a troubled...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45374 (29 Sept 1993) --- An unidentified STS-58 crewmember participates in a test with the rotating dome...

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NASA image: MOCR activity during STS-4 mission
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Jul 4, 1982

MOCR activity during STS-4 mission

S82-33221 (4 July 1982) --- Lead STS-4 flight director Charles Lewis is congratulated by an unidentified flight...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1251
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Jun 4, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An unidentified snake seems suspended in the marshy water of a canal near KSC, which...

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NASA image: Pilot in Rendezvous Docking Simulator
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Dec 19, 1962

Pilot in Rendezvous Docking Simulator

Unidentified Pilot eyeballs his way to a docking by peering through the portal in his capsule. Photo published in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Illustration
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Aug 23, 1973

Space Shuttle Illustration

An unidentified illustration of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) space shuttle. The space...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

Photographic documentation of the STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony. The events take place at Hangar 990 at Ellington...

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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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