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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: MarCO CubeSat Engineers 1
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Jan 20, 2016

MarCO CubeSat Engineers 1

Engineers for NASA's MarCO (Mars Cube One) technology demonstration inspect the MarCO test bed, which contains...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1959

Wernher von Braun

Five of the seven original astronauts are seen with Dr. von Braun inspecting the Mercury-Redstone hardware in the...

MSFC
NASA image: MS Hadfield checks out a Pistol Grip Tool on the middeck of Endeavour
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Apr 22, 2001

MS Hadfield checks out a Pistol Grip Tool on the middeck of Endeavour

S100-E-5192 (21 April 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), scheduled as one of...

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NASA image: iss070e014051
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Oct 25, 2023

iss070e014051

iss070e014051 (Oct. 25, 2023) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Nikolai Chub from Roscosmos is pictured during a...

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NASA image: Kuipers cleans IMV Systems in the Columbus Module
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Feb 22, 2012

Kuipers cleans IMV Systems in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-129474 (22 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 SPACECRAFT - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - ATLANTIC
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Mar 23, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 SPACECRAFT - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - ATLANTIC

S65-18713 (23 March 1965) --- Astronauts John W. Young (left) and Virgil I. Grissom are shown during their first...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1279
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Aug 28, 2002

KSC-02pd1279

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The last engine is installed in orbiter Atlantis after a welding and polishing process...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Leak Check
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Leak Check

Expedition 7 Commander Yuri I. Malenchenko dons his Russian Sokol suit for the leak check, seat liner check and...

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NASA image: iss070e027402
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Nov 17, 2023

iss070e027402

iss070e027402 (Nov. 17, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli works in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight

A view out the front of the bus during the long ride back to the Cosmonaut Hotel after the Expedition 7 crew...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ed Lu prepares for ISS Expedition Seven mission.
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Apr 10, 2003

Astronaut Ed Lu prepares for ISS Expedition Seven mission.

April 10, 2003. Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Building 254, Soyuz Integration Facility. Cosmonaut Yuri I....

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NASA image: STS-112 Middeck Bench Review, USA FPC.
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Jul 29, 2002

STS-112 Middeck Bench Review, USA FPC.

JSC2002-E-30478 (29 July 2002) --- Astronauts Jeffrey S. Ashby (left) and David A. Wolf, STS-112 mission commander...

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NASA image: iss070e009114
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Oct 25, 2023

iss070e009114

iss070e009114 (Oct. 25, 2023) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineers Oleg Kononenko (suit with red stripes) and Nikolai...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUTS Young and   Grissom - TRAINING - SIMULATOR - CAPE
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Nov 19, 1964

ASTRONAUTS Young and Grissom - TRAINING - SIMULATOR - CAPE

S64-40294 (19 Nov. 1964) --- Astronauts Virgil I. Grissom (center) and John W. Young (left), prime crew for the...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Feb 2, 1968

Wernher von Braun

U.S. Representative Armistead Seldon (D.-Al) inspects the food preparation area of the Saturn I workshop mockup...

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Apr 15, 2004

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A NASA official inspects the results of Convergent Spray Technology used to resurface a bridge on Interstate 65 near...

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NASA image: Gateway Close-up - Canadarm3
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Aug 18, 2023

Gateway Close-up - Canadarm3

Part of the Gateway External Robotics Systems (GERS) provided by CSA, Canadarm3 is a robotic system that will use...

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NASA image: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot points a camera out a cupola window
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Feb 25, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot points a camera out a cupola window

iss074e0325597 (Feb. 25, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight Engineer Sophie...

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NASA image: SKYLAB III - TELEVISION (RENDEZVOUS)
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Jul 31, 1973

SKYLAB III - TELEVISION (RENDEZVOUS)

S73-31570 (July 1973) --- Overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) in the Mission Control Center...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0722
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Apr 18, 2005

KSC-05pd-0722

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers are inspecting...

KSC
NASA image: Expedition 7 Leak Check
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Leak Check

Expedition 7 Commander Yuri I. Malenchenko dons his Russian Sokol suit for the leak check, seat liner check and...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-03pd0262
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Feb 4, 2003

KSC-03pd0262

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians install thermal protection system tiles on...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-115 Mission Control during launch
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Aug 27, 2006

Coverage of STS-115 Mission Control during launch

JSC2006-E-39881 (10 Sept. 2006) --- In the Shuttle (White) Flight Control Room of Houston's Mission Control Center,...

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NASA image: Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission
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Jul 6, 2006

Discovery approaching the ISS for docking during the STS-121 mission

ISS013-E-48789 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking...

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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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