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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 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 7, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-032172 (7 March 2011) --- The space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space Station as the...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station views after undocking and flyaround by shuttle Atlantis
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Mar 29, 1996

Mir Space Station views after undocking and flyaround by shuttle Atlantis

STS076-713-092 (28 March 1996) --- The crew took this 70mm picture of Russia's Mir Space Station during a final...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 7, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-032280 (7 March 2011) --- The space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space Station as the...

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NASA image: Post-undocking view of Z1, PMA2, PMA3 and Node 1 during STS-92/3A
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Oct 20, 2000

Post-undocking view of Z1, PMA2, PMA3 and Node 1 during STS-92/3A

STS092-712-059 (11-24 October 2000) --- Not long after separation of the Space Shuttle Discovery from the...

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NASA image: View of the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 19, 2009

View of the HST after being released from the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-011810 (19 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crew member aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis captured this still image...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 1, 2001

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This illustration of the Comet-Shoemaker/Levy collision shows the first piece of the remains of the comet crashing...

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NASA image: Expedition 23 State Commission
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Mar 31, 2010

Expedition 23 State Commission

Expedition 23 Flight Engineer Mikhail Kornienko says a few words during the State Commission meeting to approve the...

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NASA image: iss067e169965
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Jul 1, 2022

iss067e169965

iss067e169965 (July 1, 2022) --- The Khawr az-Zubayr Waterway (at bottom) separates the Middle Eastern nations of...

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NASA image: Capillary Flow Experiment in Node 2
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Jun 15, 2013

Capillary Flow Experiment in Node 2

Astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 36 flight engineer,works on the Capillary Flow Experiment (CFE) Vane Gap-1 (VG-1)...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 State Commission
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Sep 28, 2009

Expedition 21 State Commission

Spaceflight Participant Guy Laliberté, speaks during the State Commission meeting to approve the Soyuz launch of...

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NASA image: HST, deployment of the telescope on Flight Day 9
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Feb 19, 1997

HST, deployment of the telescope on Flight Day 9

STS082-708-045 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- Backdropped against the darkness of space, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of the ISS by the STS-120 crew
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Nov 5, 2007

Flyaround view of the ISS by the STS-120 crew

S120-E-008525 (5 Nov. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the International Space...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, arrives at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 7, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-032273 (7 March 2011) --- The space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space Station as the...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: ISS Fly around views from STS-119
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Mar 25, 2009

ISS Fly around views from STS-119

S119-E-008332 (25 March 2009) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth’s horizon, the International Space...

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NASA image: Overall view of ISS
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May 30, 2011

Overall view of ISS

S134-E-011055 (29 May 2011) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 20, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-069118 (19 Feb. 2010) --- The space shuttle Endeavour is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: The 57.7-foot-long Candarm2 robotic arm extends from the Harmony module
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Oct 8, 2024

The 57.7-foot-long Candarm2 robotic arm extends from the Harmony module

iss072e032723 (Oct. 8, 2024) --- The 57.7-foot-long Candarm2 robotic arm extends from the Harmony module as the...

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NASA image: View of STBD Truss and Columbus during Expedition 18 / STS-128 Joint Operations
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Nov 28, 2008

View of STBD Truss and Columbus during Expedition 18 / STS-128 Joint Operations

S126-E-013902 (27 Nov. 2008) --- One of Endeavour's crew members recorded this image of one of the trusses on the...

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NASA image: HST, flyaround of the telescope after deployment on this second servicing mission
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Feb 19, 1997

HST, flyaround of the telescope after deployment on this second servicing mission

STS082-746-059 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is seen during its separation from the Space...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround
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May 30, 2011

View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround

S134-E-010585 (29 May 2011) --- A close-up view of a section of the International Space Station is featured in this...

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NASA image: Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking
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Feb 20, 2010

Overall View of ISS After STS-130 Undocking

S130-E-012100 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans
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Feb 14, 2019

Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the opening of an industry forum on the agency's lunar exploration...

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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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