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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: Lightning strikes over the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore
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Jun 15, 2025

Lightning strikes over the Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore

iss073e0300048 (June 15, 2025) --- Lightning (top center) is captured striking and illuminating the clouds during a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-1421
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Jan 6, 2014

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HOUSTON – Engineers for Boeing Space Exploration demonstrate that the CST-100 software allows a human pilot to take...

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NASA image: MS Musgrave handled hardware in the FWD MDDK
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Apr 9, 2014

MS Musgrave handled hardware in the FWD MDDK

51F-13-021 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- Astronaut Story Musgrave, STS51F mission specialist, is seen hitching a zero-g...

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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: 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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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00015
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Feb 17, 2007

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The THEMIS spacecraft has achieved successful separation from the solid rocket boosters. The THEMIS mission aims to...

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NASA image: View taken of the zenith (-ZA) side of the ISS during flyaround
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May 26, 2000

View taken of the zenith (-ZA) side of the ISS during flyaround

STS101-720-58 (26 May 2000) --- The International Space Station is photographed just after separation from the Space...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-126 Undocking
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Nov 28, 2008

View of ISS after STS-126 Undocking

S126-E-014774 (28 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station is seen from...

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NASA image: ISS Flyaround views from STS-128
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Flyaround views from STS-128

S128-E-009793 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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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-069712 (19 Feb. 2010) --- Backdropped by a colorful part of Earth, the space shuttle Endeavour is featured...

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NASA image: jsc2025e047408
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Feb 13, 2024

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jsc2025e047408 (2/13/2024) --- Dividers installed on day 14 to separate the canopies and microbiomes of lettuce...

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NASA image: Overall view of ISS
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May 30, 2011

Overall view of ISS

S134-E-011060 (29 May 2011) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavor
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Mar 25, 2008

Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavor

S123-E-009354 (24 March 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is seen...

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NASA image: ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking

S128-E-010011 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: Expedition 17 Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Undocking
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Sep 5, 2008

Expedition 17 Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Undocking

ISS017-E-015468 (5 Sept. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, European Space Agency's (ESA) "Jules...

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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-010658 (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: Cairns and Townsville area, Queensland, Australia
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Aug 11, 1991

Cairns and Townsville area, Queensland, Australia

Cairns and Townsville area, on the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia (17.0S, 146.0E) is one of the best sport...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-126 Undocking
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Nov 28, 2008

View of ISS after STS-126 Undocking

S126-E-014938 (28 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1830
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Jun 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the area within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic power...

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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-032252 (7 March 2011) --- The space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space Station as the...

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NASA image: iss059e019924
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Apr 11, 2019

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iss059e019924 (April 11, 2019) --- 261 miles above Earth and off the coast of the Australian cities of Gold Coast...

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NASA image: ISS Flyaround views from STS-128
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Flyaround views from STS-128

S128-E-009796 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, 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: 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-012031 (19 May 2009) --- An STS-125 crewmember aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis captured this still image 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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