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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: GSFC_20240117_PACE_001205
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Jan 17, 2024

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Engineers and Technicians from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center crawl under the PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud,...

GSFC
NASA image: SpaceX-13 TSIS-1
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Sep 28, 2017

SpaceX-13 TSIS-1

jsc2017e119288 (Sep. 28, 2017) --- Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) Thermal Pointing System (TPS)...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps out a remote power controller module
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Jul 21, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps out a remote power controller module

iss073e0379873 (July 21, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works inside the...

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NASA image: De Winne with PFE and PBA equipment in JEM Pressurized Module (JPM)
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Aug 19, 2009

De Winne with PFE and PBA equipment in JEM Pressurized Module (JPM)

ISS020-E-032285 (19 Aug. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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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: KSC-05pd2359
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Nov 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, United Space Alliance technician Erin...

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NASA image: SpaceX-13 TSIS-1
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Sep 28, 2017

SpaceX-13 TSIS-1

jsc2017e119287 (Sep. 28, 2017) --- Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) Thermal Pointing System (TPS)...

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NASA image: iss070e009031
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Oct 25, 2023

iss070e009031

iss070e009031 (Oct. 25, 2023) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineers Oleg Kononenko (suit with red stripes) and Nikolai...

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NASA image: GSFC_20210706_PACE_71773
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Jul 6, 2021

GSFC_20210706_PACE_71773

Manufacturing Engineer, Roman Nilov transports the Ocean Color Instrument flight Collimator Slit Assembly for...

GSFC
NASA image: De Winne with PFE and PBA equipment in JEM Pressurized Module (JPM)
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Aug 19, 2009

De Winne with PFE and PBA equipment in JEM Pressurized Module (JPM)

ISS020-E-032286 (19 Aug. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Soyuz Check
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Soyuz Check

Edward T. Lu, NASA International Space Station Science Officer and Flight Engineer for Expedition 7, enters the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1274
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Aug 28, 2002

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

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD07-0073-433
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Jan 9, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD07-0073-433

LCROSS in Ames clean room N-240- Steve Ord inspects special made crate for transfer to Northrup Grumman Redondo...

ARC
NASA image: EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 15, 1997

EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5429 (15 Feb. 1997) --- Astronauts Gregory J. Harbaugh (left) and Joseph R. Tanner (right) during Multi Layer...

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NASA image: iss070e009144
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Oct 25, 2023

iss070e009144

iss070e009144 (Oct. 25, 2023) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Nikolai Chub from Roscosmos is pictured during a...

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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-48791 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking...

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NASA image: AR system in Node 3
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Oct 3, 2012

AR system in Node 3

ISS033-E-009199 (3 Oct. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, conducts the continuing...

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NASA image: WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3
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Oct 14, 2011

WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3

ISS029-E-027341 (14 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Soyuz Check
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Soyuz Check

Expedition 7 Commander Yuri I. Malenchenko enters the Soyuz TMA-2 capsule for inspection and seat liner check in the...

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NASA image: iss028e050058
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Sep 15, 2011

iss028e050058

ISS028-E-050058 (15 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight engineer, inspects a new growth...

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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. Astronaut Edward T. Lu,...

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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: iss070e009090
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Oct 25, 2023

iss070e009090

iss070e009090 (Oct. 25, 2023) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Oleg Kononenko from Roscosmos is pictured during a...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight
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Apr 8, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight

Cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri, backup crew member for Expedition 7, enjoys the bus ride to the Cosmonuat hotel after...

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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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