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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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Dec 4, 2021

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iss066e086562 (Dec. 4, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron is pictured...

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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: Kuipers cleans IMV Systems in the Columbus Module
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Feb 22, 2012

Kuipers cleans IMV Systems in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-129477 (22 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0263
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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-06-S-00210
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Sep 21, 2006

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Atlantis gets the traditional post-landing inspection by the mission crew members. Touchdown completes STS-115’s...

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NASA image: Kuipers cleans IMV Systems in the Columbus Module
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Feb 22, 2012

Kuipers cleans IMV Systems in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-129476 (22 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: iss070e014007
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Oct 25, 2023

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iss070e014007 (Oct. 25, 2023) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Oleg Kononenko from Roscosmos is pictured during a...

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

SpaceX-13 TSIS-1

jsc2017e119290 (Sep. 28, 2017) --- Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor (TSIS) Thermal Pointing System (TPS)...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Zubritskiy poses on the Zvezda service module's treadmill
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Jul 8, 2025

Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Zubritskiy poses on the Zvezda service module's treadmill

iss073e0257848 (July 8, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Alexey Zubritsky poses on...

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NASA image: jsc2024e016251
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Dec 12, 2023

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jsc2024e016251 (12/12/2023) --- Two packages containing assorted regional seeds after passing the phytosanitary...

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NASA image: iss065e444320
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Oct 8, 2021

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iss065e444320 (Oct. 8, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: MANUFACTURING - APOLLO GENERAL
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Dec 1, 1968

MANUFACTURING - APOLLO GENERAL

S69-19644 (4 Jan. 1969) --- Lunar Module (LM) 5 ascent stage in Final Assembly Area on overhead hoist being moved to...

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NASA image: Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments, ACME chamber insert
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Jun 22, 2016

Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments, ACME chamber insert

NASA Glenn engineer Christopher Mroczka inspects the gas-jet burner within the Advanced Combustion via Microgravity...

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NASA image: jsc2023e010190
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Feb 28, 2023

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jsc2023e010190 (12/13/2022) --- LightCube team members inspect the CubeSat prior to integration into the deployer....

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

WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3 before encapsulation

ISS029-E-027334 (14 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight
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Apr 8, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight

Astronaut Michael Foale, backup crew member for Expedition 7, looks out the bus window during the drive to the...

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Apr 15, 2004

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A workman inspects the results of Convergent Spray Technology used to resurface a bridge on Interstate 65 near...

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NASA image: sl2-x4-256
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Jul 18, 2012

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SL2-X4-256 (25 May 1973) --- This photo, made at long range from the command module during Skylab 2's approach to...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1278
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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: Members of Marshall's Facilities Operations and Maintenance Offi
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Mar 15, 2018

Members of Marshall's Facilities Operations and Maintenance Offi

Members of Marshall's Facilities Operations and Maintenance Office team, including, clockwise from left, Robert...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight
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Apr 8, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight

Astronaut Michael Foale, left, and Cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri, backup crew members for Expedition 7, depart the...

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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: 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-20622 (5 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Pegaus ICON Fairing Installation
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Aug 22, 2018

Pegaus ICON Fairing Installation

Technicians perform a black light inspection of the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket inside Building 1555 at...

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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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