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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: Astronaut David Scott using Apollo Lunar Surface Drill during second EVA
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Aug 1, 1971

Astronaut David Scott using Apollo Lunar Surface Drill during second EVA

S71-41501 (1 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, Apollo 15 commander, is seen carrying the Apollo Lunar Surface...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e035482
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May 16, 2024

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Science Evaluation Room Lead Brett Denevi, Artemis III Geology Team principal investigator for NASA’s Science...

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NASA image: MS Peterson eats while reviewing procedures with Commander Weitz on middeck
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Apr 9, 1983

MS Peterson eats while reviewing procedures with Commander Weitz on middeck

STS006-06-456 (4-9 April 1983) --- Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, STS-6 commander, points out an item in the crew activity...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e036399
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May 17, 2024

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Artemis III Geology Team member, Jose Hurtado from the University of Texas at El Paso, left, and Maria Banks of...

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NASA image: View of Astronaut Eugene Cernan beside lunar roving vehicle during EVA
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Dec 13, 1972

View of Astronaut Eugene Cernan beside lunar roving vehicle during EVA

AS17-134-20476 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 commander, approaches the parked Lunar...

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NASA image: Close-up view of astronauts foot and footprint in lunar soil
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Jul 20, 1969

Close-up view of astronauts foot and footprint in lunar soil

AS11-40-5880 (20 July 1969) --- A close-up view of an astronaut's boot and bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed...

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NASA image: SAREX - Chang-Diaz and Krikalev on flight deck
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Mar 9, 1999

SAREX - Chang-Diaz and Krikalev on flight deck

STS60-29-009 (10 Feb 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Discovery's aft flight deck, Russian cosmonaut Sergei K....

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034120
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May 13, 2024

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NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins served as the Ground IV for the JETT 5 field test and was the sole point of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman with WF/PC during third STS-61 EVA
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Dec 7, 1993

Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman with WF/PC during third STS-61 EVA

STS061-77-094 (7 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, anchored to the end of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope is berthed in Endeavour's payload bay after capture
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Dec 4, 1993

Hubble Space Telescope is berthed in Endeavour's payload bay after capture

STS061-79-087 (4 Dec. 1993) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST), backdropped over Madagascar, is berthed in the...

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NASA image: Close-up view of astronauts footprint in lunar soil
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Jul 20, 1969

Close-up view of astronauts footprint in lunar soil

AS11-40-5878 (20 July 1969) --- A close-up view of an astronaut's bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed with a...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034645
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May 14, 2024

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A group of scientists are gathered around a table covered in large maps in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Thuot and Ivins work with the Dexterous End Effector (DEE)
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronauts Thuot and Ivins work with the Dexterous End Effector (DEE)

STS062-05-035 (4-18 March 1994) --- This 35mm frame, photographed on the aft flight deck of the earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Gemini 9 configured extravehicular spacesuit assembly
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May 1, 1966

Gemini 9 configured extravehicular spacesuit assembly

S66-31019 (May 1966) --- Test subject Fred Spross, Crew Systems Division, wears the Gemini-9 configured...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e036375
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May 17, 2024

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Marie Henderson, from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, foreground, and Ariel Deutsch, from NASA Ames, follow the...

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NASA image: STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Sullivan dons EMU in OV-103's airlock
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Sullivan dons EMU in OV-103's airlock

STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Kathryn D. Sullivan, wearing extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) & communications...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034114
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May 13, 2024

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A large group of scientists work in the Science Evaluation Room (SER) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston...

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NASA image: Members of Apollo 15 crew shown with Lunar Roving Vehicle One-G trainer
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Jan 29, 1971

Members of Apollo 15 crew shown with Lunar Roving Vehicle One-G trainer

S71-16722 (January 1971) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission are shown with the...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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May 13, 2024

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Science Officers Cherie Achilles and Lauren Edgar monitor science operations from a flight control room at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt seated in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA-3
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt seated in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA-3

AS17-134-20454 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt is photographed seated in the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin prepares to deploy EASEP on surface of moon
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin prepares to deploy EASEP on surface of moon

Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, moves toward a position to deploy two components of the Early...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman with WF/PC during third STS-61 EVA
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Dec 7, 1993

Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman with WF/PC during third STS-61 EVA

STS061-77-078 (7 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman, anchored on the end of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: Spring in Inca City III
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Nov 13, 2014

Spring in Inca City III

This image, acquired by NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows there are a few more fans on the ridge as spring...

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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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