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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: Distant view of the ISS as OV-104 makes its initial approach during STS-106
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Sep 9, 2000

Distant view of the ISS as OV-104 makes its initial approach during STS-106

S106-E-5056 (10 September 2000) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is now in the view of the crew aboard the...

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NASA image: Distant view of the ISS as OV-104 makes its initial approach during STS-106
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Sep 9, 2000

Distant view of the ISS as OV-104 makes its initial approach during STS-106

S106-E-5052 (10 September 2000) --- The International Space Station (ISS) is now in the view of the crew aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0821
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Apr 19, 2001

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After signing a Framework for Cooperation to build the Habitation Module for the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Mar 17, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-20111 (15 March 2005) --- Lima, Peru is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 10 crewmember...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember
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Feb 14, 2014

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 38 Crewmember

ISS038-E-047389 (14 Feb. 2014) --- This panoramic image, which shows parts of Chile and Argentina, and which was...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1809
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Feb 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With landing gear down, space shuttle Endeavour approaches Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0822
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Apr 19, 2001

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At a signing ceremony between the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and NASA for a Framework for Cooperation to build the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 26, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-18082 (26 October 2003) --- The fires in the San Bernardino Mountains, fueled by Santa Ana winds, burned...

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NASA image: STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC
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Feb 21, 2010

STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC

STS130-S-082 (21 Feb. 2010) --- With landing gear down, space shuttle Endeavour approaches Runway 15 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC
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Feb 21, 2010

STS-130 Endeavour Lands at KSC

STS130-S-098 (21 Feb. 2010) --- With landing gear down, space shuttle Endeavour approaches Runway 15 at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0822
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Apr 19, 2001

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At a signing ceremony between the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and NASA for a Framework for Cooperation to build the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0821
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Apr 19, 2001

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After signing a Framework for Cooperation to build the Habitation Module for the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Oct 26, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-18078 (26 October 2003) --- The fires in the San Bernardino Mountains, fueled by Santa Ana winds, burned...

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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: 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: 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: KSC-02pd1874
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour's drag chute is unreefed as the orbiter lands on runway 33 at...

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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: KSC-02pp1897
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour makes its final approach to runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 28, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

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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Jul 28, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

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: Earth Observations taken during an Annular Solar Eclipse
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May 20, 2012

Earth Observations taken during an Annular Solar Eclipse

ISS031-E-041635 (20 May 2012) --- Photographed by the Expedition 31 crew aboard the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 28, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

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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Jul 28, 2005

International Space Station (ISS)

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

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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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