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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-133 Discovery during approach
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 Discovery during approach

ISS026-E-030494 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the three main engines of the space shuttle Discovery was...

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NASA image: Deployment of the PAMS-STU
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May 22, 1996

Deployment of the PAMS-STU

S77-E-5067 (22 May 1996) --- The Satellite Test Unit (STU), part of the Passive Aerodynamically Stabilized...

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NASA image: Memorial Ceremony for Walter Cunningham
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Jan 9, 2023

Memorial Ceremony for Walter Cunningham

Therrin Protze, chief operating officer of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, speaks during a memorial...

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NASA image: OFT SRB #2 Mate at VIF
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Nov 7, 2019

OFT SRB #2 Mate at VIF

Two solid rocket boosters are mated to a United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage inside the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 29, 2013

Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

ISS037-E-003918 (29 Sept. 2013) --- At the windows in the International Space Station?s Cupola, European Space...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 18, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The fifth launch of the Saturn V launch vehicle (SA-505), the Apollo 10 mission with astronauts Thomas P. Stafford,...

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NASA image: Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 29, 2013

Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

ISS037-E-003937 (29 Sept. 2013) --- At the windows in the International Space Station?s Cupola, European Space...

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NASA image: Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 capsules aboard the recovery carrier USS Wasp
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Dec 20, 1965

Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 capsules aboard the recovery carrier USS Wasp

S65-65948 (20 Dec. 1965) --- Gemini-7 (left) and Gemini-6 spacecraft meet up once again, this time at Mayport Naval...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Soyuz MS-27 Docking – Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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Apr 8, 2025

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Soyuz MS-27 Docking – Tuesday, April 8, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky launched on the Soyuz MS-27...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS
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Nov 16, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 STS-126 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-008671 (16 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-030085 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Discovery, including the three...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015668 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: jsc2018e050821
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May 29, 2018

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jsc2018e050821 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 56 crewmembers Serena...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Transport from PHSF to VIF, Lift & Mate
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Aug 29, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Transport from PHSF to VIF, Lift & Mate

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, enclosed in a payload fairing, is lifted at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Transport from PHSF to VIF, Lift & Mate
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Aug 29, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Transport from PHSF to VIF, Lift & Mate

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, enclosed in a payload fairing, is positioned atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Soyuz MS-27 Launch – Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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Apr 8, 2025

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Soyuz MS-27 Launch – Tuesday, April 8, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky launched on the Soyuz MS-27...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029826 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Discovery was provided by an...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  

ISS028-E-015129 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-060648 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, space shuttle Endeavour is featured...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11759 (10 June 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches the...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-130 Approach
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Feb 10, 2010

ISS during STS-130 Approach

S130-E-006574 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: STS-119 Approach OPS
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Mar 17, 2009

STS-119 Approach OPS

ISS018-E-042037 (17 March 2009) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery is...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery Approach
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery Approach

ISS026-E-030198 (26 Feb. 2011) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, space shuttle Discovery is featured...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-030359 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the nose, crew cabin and forward part of the payload bay of...

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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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