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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: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11074 (28 July 2005) --- This is an image taken by International Space Station (ISS) NASA Science Officer...

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NASA image: Views of the International Space Station (ISS) Rendezvous Operations during STS-113 (11A)
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Nov 25, 2002

Views of the International Space Station (ISS) Rendezvous Operations during STS-113 (11A)

STS113-E-5039 (25 November 2002) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Mar 5, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-35516 (5 March 2003) --- This photo of Palm Island Resort was taken by an Expedition 6 crewmember onboard...

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NASA image: Views of the International Space Station (ISS) Rendezvous Operations during STS-113 (11A)
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Nov 25, 2002

Views of the International Space Station (ISS) Rendezvous Operations during STS-113 (11A)

STS113-E-5041 (25 November 2002) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of...

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NASA image: iss010e24869
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Apr 16, 2005

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ISS010-E-24869 (16 April 2005) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the Soyuz TMA-6...

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NASA image: Progress 38 TORU OPS
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Jul 4, 2010

Progress 38 TORU OPS

ISS024-E-007399 (4 July 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov, Expedition 24 commander, monitors data at...

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NASA image: AFT view of the Transfer Compartment
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Apr 22, 2012

AFT view of the Transfer Compartment

ISS030-E-241386 (22 April 2012) --- Photographed from the transfer compartment between the Zarya Functional Cargo...

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NASA image: iss068e031353
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Dec 21, 2022

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iss068e031353 (Dec. 21, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineers Nicole Mann (center left) of NASA and Koichi Wakata...

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NASA image: iss007e13829
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Aug 30, 2003

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ISS007-E-13829 (30 August 2003) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle...

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NASA image: iss067e190796
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Jul 21, 2022

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iss067e190796 (7/21/2022) --- NASA astronaut Bob Hines is shown performing Genes in Space-9 aboard the International...

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NASA image: Views of the International Space Station (ISS) Rendezvous Operations during STS-113 (11A)
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Nov 25, 2002

Views of the International Space Station (ISS) Rendezvous Operations during STS-113 (11A)

STS113-E-5042 (25 November 2002) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is backdropped against the blackness of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2867
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Feb 1, 2010

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas --- STS132-S-001 (February 2010) --- The STS-132 mission will be the 32nd...

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NASA image: STS-132vesrsion8NASA
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Feb 3, 2010

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STS132-S-001 (February 2010) --- The STS-132 mission will be the 32nd flight of the space shuttle Atlantis. The...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0671
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Jun 12, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The "Super Guppy" transport aircraft approaches the runway at the KSC's Shuttle...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Nov 25, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped against the blackness of space, the International Space Station (ISS) sporting its new S-1 Truss (lower...

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NASA image: STS-102 Crew Patch
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Apr 24, 2001

STS-102 Crew Patch

STS102-S-001 (January 2001) --- The central image on the STS-102 crew patch depicts the International Space Station...

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NASA image: EXP_24_patch_names_OL
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Jan 4, 2010

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ISS024-S-001A (January 2010) --- Science and Exploration are the cornerstones of NASA?s mission onboard the...

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NASA image: iss024-s-001
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Jan 4, 2010

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ISS024-S-001 (January 2010) --- Science and Exploration are the cornerstones of NASA?s mission onboard the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 3, 2005

Space Shuttle Projects

Launched on July 26, 2005 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1....

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 8, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

STS-102 astronaut and mission specialist, Andrew S.W. Thomas, gazes through an aft window of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Thanksgiving Message from the International Space Station
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Nov 22, 2021

Thanksgiving Message from the International Space Station

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 66 Flight Engineers Mark Vande Hei, Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn and...

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NASA image: RapidScat and Hurricane Patricia
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Nov 6, 2015

RapidScat and Hurricane Patricia

NASA's RapidScat's antenna, lower right, was pointed at Hurricane Patricia as the powerful storm approached Mexico...

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NASA image: Ariane 5 Rocket
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Feb 16, 2011

Ariane 5 Rocket

ISS026-E-027287 (16 Feb. 2011) --- The Expedition 26 crew member aboard the International Space Station who snapped...

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NASA image: Progress M-06M/38P Approach and attempted Docking Procedures
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Jul 2, 2010

Progress M-06M/38P Approach and attempted Docking Procedures

ISS024-E-007263 (2 July 2010) --- Russian cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov (background) and Mikhail Kornienko,...

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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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