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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: STS-109 inflight crew portrait
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Mar 11, 2002

STS-109 inflight crew portrait

STS109-E-6032 (11 March 2002) --- On the Space Shuttle Columbia’s mid deck, the crewmembers for the STS-109...

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NASA image: OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift
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Jan 19, 2022

OCI Main Optics Bench Crane Lift

Mechanical technician, Andrew Scharmann, slides a lift fixture into position to ensure the Ocean Color Instrument...

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NASA image: MS Grunsfeld on flight deck with PGSC
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Jan 12, 1997

MS Grunsfeld on flight deck with PGSC

STS081-E-5001 (12 Jan. 1997) --- Aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on its first day in orbit for the mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0680
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Garrett Reisman dons his launch and entry suit before...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA's...

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NASA image: OCI Crane Lift off the Multi-Purpose Ground Support Fixture
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Aug 5, 2022

OCI Crane Lift off the Multi-Purpose Ground Support Fixture

Mechanical technicians, Nicholas Kwiatkowski and Thomas Huber, guide the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) as it is...

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NASA image: OCI Final Walkthrough Prior to Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Aug 18, 2022

OCI Final Walkthrough Prior to Thermal Vacuum Testing

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) team reviews test plans and inspects the instrument in the thermal vacuum chamber...

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NASA image: Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell
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Feb 25, 2020

Telemetry Testing Begins on All-Electric X-57 Maxwell

Telemetry testing begins on the X-57 Maxwell, NASA's first all-electric X-plane, as the operations crew at NASA's...

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NASA image: Forrester works with the stowed EAS on the P6 Truss
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Aug 16, 2001

Forrester works with the stowed EAS on the P6 Truss

STS105-E-5292 (16 August 2001) --- Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester works with the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS), which...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2342
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Mar 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2342

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the IMAX 3D...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - MS Newman and Massimino on HST during sunrise
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Mar 5, 2002

EVA 2 - MS Newman and Massimino on HST during sunrise

STS109-E-5630 (5 March 2002) --- With the Space Shuttle Columbia in limited natural light, two astronauts work on...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

Annie Glenn, wife of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn gives the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps,...

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NASA image: -V3 plane of the Hubble Space Telescope
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Mar 3, 2002

-V3 plane of the Hubble Space Telescope

STS109-E-5053 (3 March 2002) --- The base of the Hubble Space Telescope is latched down on a special support...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2346
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Mar 27, 2009

KSC-2009-2346

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, technicians lower...

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NASA image: STS-49 MS Thornton in OV-105's payload bay during ASEM procedures
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May 14, 1992

STS-49 MS Thornton in OV-105's payload bay during ASEM procedures

STS049-81-093 (14 May 1992) --- Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton joins three struts together, as fourth period of...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 Astronauts Recognize Independence Day - Thursday, July 3, 2025
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Jul 3, 2025

Expedition 73 Astronauts Recognize Independence Day - Thursday, July 3, 2025

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Nichole Ayers, Anne McClain, and Jonny Kim of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0722
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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-123 Mission Specialist Mike...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0840
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Mar 27, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- STS-123 Pilot Gregory H. Johnson talks to the media about his experiences on the mission to...

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NASA image: iss061m260370514_Expedition_61_Soyuz_MS-13_Undocking_2020_0205
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Feb 6, 2020

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Expedition 61 Crew, Record-Setting Astronaut Christina Koch Undock from the International Space Station Expedition...

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NASA image: OCI in Vibration Testing
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Jul 27, 2022

OCI in Vibration Testing

The Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) is configured for vibration testing. OCI is bagged with Dun-Shield to protect the...

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NASA image: NASA Remembers Apollo Astronaut Michael Collins
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Apr 28, 2021

NASA Remembers Apollo Astronaut Michael Collins

We are heartbroken to share that astronaut Michael Collins, the command module pilot of the historic Apollo 11...

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NASA image: OCI Solar Calibration Assembly Life Test Unit
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Sep 16, 2021

OCI Solar Calibration Assembly Life Test Unit

Aerospace Engineer, Daniel Senai, inspects the Solar Calibration Assembly (SCA) Life Test Unit mechanism for the...

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NASA image: OCI Optical Module Reorientation on Rotational Fixture
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Jan 21, 2022

OCI Optical Module Reorientation on Rotational Fixture

Mechanical technicians reorient the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Optical Module on a rotation fixture to allow for...

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NASA image: OCI Test Conductor During the Environmental Test Campaign
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Sep 7, 2022

OCI Test Conductor During the Environmental Test Campaign

Test conductor, Lucas Tucker, monitors thermal vacuum testing operations in the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) control...

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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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