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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: Container Biorisk MSV No. 12 in the SM during Expedition 22
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Jan 18, 2010

Container Biorisk MSV No. 12 in the SM during Expedition 22

iss022e026234 (1/20/2010) --- A view of Container Biorisk MSV No. 12, in the Service Module (SM) aboard the...

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NASA image: MISSE-6 hardware
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Sep 2, 2009

MISSE-6 hardware

ISS020-E-037371 (1 Sept. 2009) --- A close-up view of a Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE-6)...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew during NBL training with Dan Tani
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Sep 18, 2007

STS-120 crew during NBL training with Dan Tani

JSC2007-E-46552 (18 Sept. 2007) --- Astronauts Daniel M. Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer; and Scott E....

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NASA image: MS Parazynski transfers the DCSU during the second EVA of STS-100
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Apr 24, 2001

MS Parazynski transfers the DCSU during the second EVA of STS-100

STS100-396-019 (24 April 2001) --- Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, STS-100 mission specialist, totes a Direct Current...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0655
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane is attached to the pallet holding the Canadian robotic...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 crew member Ron Garan with STS-335 crew member Rex Walheim
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Nov 22, 2010

Expedition 27 crew member Ron Garan with STS-335 crew member Rex Walheim

JSC2010-E-187210 (22 Nov. 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-020581 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, participates in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6569
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Nov 19, 2009

KSC-2009-6569

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a science...

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NASA image: Cupola windows during Joint Operations
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Feb 17, 2010

Cupola windows during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-066963 (17 Feb. 2010) --- This image is among the first taken through a first of its kind ?bay window? on...

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NASA image: View of MS Williams installing the new CMG during Expedition 15/STS-118 EVA 2
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Aug 13, 2007

View of MS Williams installing the new CMG during Expedition 15/STS-118 EVA 2

ISS015-E-22371 (13 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Dave Williams, STS-118 mission specialist representing the Canadian...

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NASA image: Lonchakov on Service Module (SM) near 2AP-BKA during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A
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Mar 10, 2009

Lonchakov on Service Module (SM) near 2AP-BKA during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A

ISS018-E-039147 (10 March 2009) --- Cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov, Expedition 18 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: STS-114 EVA Training. Sonny Carter Training Facility,NBL with Soichi Noguchi
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May 17, 2001

STS-114 EVA Training. Sonny Carter Training Facility,NBL with Soichi Noguchi

JSC2001-01442 (17 May 2001) --- Astronaut Soichi Noguchi and Stephen K. Robinson, (partially obscured), both STS-114...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-021046 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka (top), Expedition 32 commander; and Yuri...

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NASA image: Lonchakov on Service Module (SM) near 2AP-BKA during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A
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Mar 10, 2009

Lonchakov on Service Module (SM) near 2AP-BKA during Russian Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 21A

ISS018-E-039156 (10 March 2009) --- Cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov, Expedition 18 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2007
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Apr 4, 2014

KSC-2014-2007

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Mobile Launcher, or ML, at the Mobile Launcher Park Site at...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-021028 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, participates in a...

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NASA image: Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival
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Oct 2, 2017

Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) Arrival

The Materials International Space Station Experiment-Flight Facility, or MISSE-FF, hardware arrived at the Space...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0660
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Mar 30, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, the overhead crane rolls along the ceiling with the pallet and Canadian...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-021072 (20 Aug. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 32 commander, uses a still camera...

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NASA image: OA-7 Nano-rack Installation
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Feb 27, 2017

OA-7 Nano-rack Installation

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 crew member Ron Garan with STS-335 crew member Rex Walheim
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Nov 22, 2010

Expedition 27 crew member Ron Garan with STS-335 crew member Rex Walheim

JSC2010-E-187234 (22 Nov. 2010) --- Attired in a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)...

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NASA image: Russian EVA no. 39.
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Aug 18, 2014

Russian EVA no. 39.

ISS040-E-099266 (18 Aug. 2014) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev (blue stripes) and Alexander Skvortsov (red...

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NASA image: Nanoracks Airlock
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Oct 1, 2020

Nanoracks Airlock

jsc2020e044494 (10/1/2020) --- A preflight view of the Nanoracks Airlock. The Nanoracks Bishop Airlock (Nanoracks...

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NASA image: 400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 17, 2008

400mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-119 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS018-E-040832 (17 March 2009) --- A close-up view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Discovery's nose was provided...

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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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