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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: View of ISS after STS-126 Undocking
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Nov 28, 2008

View of ISS after STS-126 Undocking

S126-E-014906 (28 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: Bahamas
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Nov 1, 1992

Bahamas

The light blue shallow water platforms of the Bahamas, (24.0N, 77.0W) which are separated by very deep dark blue...

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NASA image: ISS Fly around views during STS-119
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Mar 25, 2009

ISS Fly around views during STS-119

S119-E-009765 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth?s horizon, the International Space...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of ISS after undocking
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May 23, 2010

Flyaround view of ISS after undocking

S132-E-012232 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-132...

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NASA image: STS-132 Atlantis after Undocking
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May 23, 2010

STS-132 Atlantis after Undocking

ISS023-E-051233 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Nov 5, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped by the blueness of Earth is the International Space Station (ISS) as seen from Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1834
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Jun 25, 2008

KSC-08pd1834

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This map shows the two sites within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic...

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NASA image: ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking

S128-E-009993 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: LAUNCH (SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER [SRB]) - STS-1
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH (SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER [SRB]) - STS-1

S81-30509 (12 April 1981) --- Separation of space shuttle Columbia?s external tank, photographed by motion picture...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking
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Jun 11, 2008

View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124-E-010042 (11 June 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is seen from...

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NASA image: Overall view of ISS
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May 30, 2011

Overall view of ISS

S134-E-011050 (29 May 2011) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00040
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Jun 8, 2007

KSC-07-S-00040

Space Shuttle Atlantis' twin white solid rocket boosters separate and jettison as planned two minutes into flight....

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00206
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Sep 9, 2006

KSC-06-S-00206

The solid rocket boosters separate from Space Shuttle Atlantis as it continues on its journey to the International...

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NASA image: ISS Fly around views from STS-119
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Mar 25, 2009

ISS Fly around views from STS-119

S119-E-008577 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station is seen...

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NASA image: ISS Flyaround views from STS-128
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Flyaround views from STS-128

S128-E-009805 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: jsc2023e055870
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Oct 5, 2023

jsc2023e055870

jsc2023e055870 (10/5/2023) --- The Testing Contaminant Rejection of Aquaporin Inside® HFFO Module (Aquamembrane-3)...

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NASA image: ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking

S128-E-010012 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking
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Feb 20, 2010

Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking

S130-E-012062 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by rugged Earth terrain, the International Space Station is featured in...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking
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Jun 11, 2008

View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124-E-009982 (11 June 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 7, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-032239 (7 March 2011) --- The space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space Station as the...

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Feb 27, 2011

S133-E-010467 (7 March 2011) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station
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Mar 4, 1998

DTO 1118 - Survey of the Mir Space Station

S89-E-5391 (29 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows most of the elements of Russia's Mir...

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NASA image: STS-128 undocked from ISS
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Sep 8, 2009

STS-128 undocked from ISS

ISS020-E-039190 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) is...

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NASA image: Venus Transit
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Jun 5, 2012

Venus Transit

It appeared that New Yorkers were not going to be able to see the transit of the planet Venus across the Sun, but...

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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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