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

WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3

ISS029-E-027343 (14 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1277
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Aug 28, 2002

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

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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-48792 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking,...

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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: sts105-713-037
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Aug 20, 2001

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STS105-713-037 (20 August 2001) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and the blue Earth at its horizon, the...

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NASA image: Morgan and Caldwell work in the aft FD during STS-118
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Aug 12, 2007

Morgan and Caldwell work in the aft FD during STS-118

ISS015-E-22201 (12 Aug. 2007) --- During a focused inspection of apparent damage on the underside of the shuttle,...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00030
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Apr 25, 2011

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It's shuttle launch day. Dressed in bright-orange protective suits, an elite group heads to the launch pad where a...

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NASA image: Astronauts Frank Rubio of NASA and Sultan Alneyadi of UAE
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May 17, 2023

Astronauts Frank Rubio of NASA and Sultan Alneyadi of UAE

iss069e011049 (May 17, 2023) --- From left, Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Frank Rubio of NASA and Sultan Alneyadi...

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NASA image: IMAX and Nikon Camera Sensor Cleaning
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Jan 25, 2015

IMAX and Nikon Camera Sensor Cleaning

ISS042E182382 (01/25/2015) ---US astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore inspects one the cameras aboard the International...

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NASA image: Air-LUSI Project - ER-2 Science Mission
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Nov 5, 2019

Air-LUSI Project - ER-2 Science Mission

A ground crewman at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Palmdale, CA inspects the forward panel on the...

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NASA image: Microgravity Science Glovebox Core Facility Maintenance
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Feb 15, 2020

Microgravity Science Glovebox Core Facility Maintenance

iss062e014085 (Feb. 22, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan services the...

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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 waits for his turn to enter the Soyuz TMA-2 capsule for inspection and...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1973

Skylab

This image of Skylab in orbit was taken by the Skylab-2 crew before departing for Earth. The crew made a careful...

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NASA image: Foale works at the MSG / ESEM in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Apr 5, 2004

Foale works at the MSG / ESEM in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-20632 (5 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: iss028e025963
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Aug 18, 2011

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ISS028-E-025963 (18 Aug. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Andrey Borisenko, Expedition 28 commander, inspects a new...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2358
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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 technicians are...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0244-004
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Oct 17, 2010

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From left, Charlie Friedericks and Giovanni Minelli with the NASA's Ames Research Center; inspect the Ames-managed...

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NASA image: iss060e014372
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Jul 24, 2019

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iss060e014372 (July 24, 2019) --- Astronauts Luca Parmitano and Christina Koch pose for a playful portrait inside...

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NASA image: iss065e454910
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Oct 11, 2021

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iss065e454910 (10/11/2021) --- A crewmember inspects the Edible Foam in the Food Processor Consumables Kit. Edible...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0265
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Feb 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --A United Space Alliance (USA) technician continues processing of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0721
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Apr 18, 2005

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

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NASA image: iss043e000742
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Mar 13, 2015

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Photographic documentation of inspection and regular maintenance on Minus Eighty-degree Laboratory Freezer for the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0264
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Feb 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technicians continue processing of Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2357
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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 technicians Gene...

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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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