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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: Inflight - Apollo IX (Crew Activities)
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Mar 6, 1969

Inflight - Apollo IX (Crew Activities)

S69-26149 (6 March 1969) --- Astronaut James A. McDivitt, Apollo 9 commander, is seen inside the Lunar Module...

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Jan 8, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Some of the former Apollo program astronauts admire an Apollo Command and Service...

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NASA image: 2010-1322
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Jan 18, 2010

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STS-130 TCDT - SUITED STA'S WITH COMMANDER AND PILOT

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NASA image: 2010-1321
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Jan 18, 2010

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STS-130 TCDT - SUITED STA'S WITH COMMANDER AND PILOT

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NASA image: 2010-1319
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Jan 18, 2010

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STS-130 TCDT - SUITED STA'S WITH COMMANDER AND PILOT

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NASA image: 2010-1320
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Jan 18, 2010

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STS-130 TCDT - SUITED STA'S WITH COMMANDER AND PILOT

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NASA image: GRC-2009-C-02344
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Jul 30, 2005

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Expedition-18 Mission Briefing with Commander Michael Fincke

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NASA image: 2010-1323
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Jan 18, 2010

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STS-130 TCDT - SUITED STA'S WITH COMMANDER AND PILOT

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Jan 18, 2010

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STS-130 TCDT - SUITED STA'S WITH COMMANDER AND PILOT

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NASA image: CDR Shepherd and CDR Cockrell in SM
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Feb 9, 2001

CDR Shepherd and CDR Cockrell in SM

STS98-E-5062 (9 February 2001) --- The shuttle and station commanders are pictured at the "kitchen" table...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0380
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Feb 12, 2001

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After the rollout of Space Shuttle Discovery, Brig. Gen. Donald Pettit (2nd from left), Center Director Roy Bridges,...

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NASA image: APOLLO XVI (EGRESS) - GULF
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Feb 25, 1972

APOLLO XVI (EGRESS) - GULF

S72-30160 (5 May 1972) --- The Apollo 16 prime crew relax aboard the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever during water egress...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0381
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Feb 12, 2001

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On the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, this distinguished group look at the emergency escape equipment...

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NASA image: Various candid views of STS-84 crew after hatch opening
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May 17, 1997

Various candid views of STS-84 crew after hatch opening

STS084-379-034 (15-24 May 1997) --- Two mission commanders greet and shake hands moments after hatch-opening on...

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NASA image: Whitson and Melroy in Node 1
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Oct 27, 2007

Whitson and Melroy in Node 1

S120-E-006955 (27 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Peggy A. Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and Pam Melroy, STS-120...

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NASA image: Wetherbee, Shepherd and Usachev in the ISS Node 1/Unity module after docking
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Mar 10, 2001

Wetherbee, Shepherd and Usachev in the ISS Node 1/Unity module after docking

STS102-E-5094 (10 March 2001) --- Left to right, astronaut James D. Wetherbee, STS-102 commander; cosmonaut Yury V....

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - PRIME AND BACKUP CREWS - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II
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Apr 1, 1966

PORTRAIT - PRIME AND BACKUP CREWS - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II

S66-30236 (1 April 1966) --- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has named these astronauts as...

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NASA image:    Apollo 12 Mission image - View of lunar surface mound
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Nov 19, 1969

Apollo 12 Mission image - View of lunar surface mound

AS12-46-6825 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Close-up view of a lunar rock, small crater, and lunar mound as photographed during...

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NASA image: STS-133, Expedition 24 and 25 together during their ISS/STS-133 EMER training
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Feb 18, 2010

STS-133, Expedition 24 and 25 together during their ISS/STS-133 EMER training

JSC2010-E-024375 (18 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Scott Kelly (seated, left), Expedition 25 flight engineer and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean steps from ladder of Lunar Module for EVA
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Nov 19, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean steps from ladder of Lunar Module for EVA

AS12-46-6729 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 12 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: American ASTP backup crew suited for testing of Apollo spacecraft
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Jan 31, 1975

American ASTP backup crew suited for testing of Apollo spacecraft

S75-21063 (January 1975) --- The three members of the American ASTP backup crew are suited up for the testing of the...

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Feb 12, 2001

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After the rollout of Space Shuttle Discovery, Brig. Gen. Donald Pettit (2nd from left), Center Director Roy Bridges,...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 crewmen photographs field of boulders on flank of Cone Crater
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Feb 6, 1971

Apollo 14 crewmen photographs field of boulders on flank of Cone Crater

AS14-64-9099 (6 Feb. 1971) --- An Apollo 14 crew member (note shadow) photographs this field of boulders located on...

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Oct 15, 2019

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SPACE STATION COMMANDER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH EUROPEAN SCHOOLS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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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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