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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: Pettit in Fisheye View of DC1
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May 12, 2012

Pettit in Fisheye View of DC1

ISS031-E-030471 (12 May 2012) --- A fisheye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used to capture this...

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NASA image: Searfoss on the forward flight deck
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May 15, 1998

Searfoss on the forward flight deck

STS090-351-012 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- A "fish-eye" lens on a 35mm camera records Richard A. Searfoss,...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0707
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Apr 25, 1990

KSC-90pc-0707

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS-- STS-31 ONBOARD SCENE -- A medium closeup view photographed with fish-eye lens...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Jan 5, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-015233 (5 Jan. 2011) --- This image featuring the San Francisco Bay area was recorded with a still camera...

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NASA image: What Lies Behind Curiosity
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Aug 6, 2012

What Lies Behind Curiosity

This is the first image taken by NASA Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars the evening of Aug. 5 PDT morning of...

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NASA image: Curiosity Snaps Picture of Its Shadow
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Aug 6, 2012

Curiosity Snaps Picture of Its Shadow

This is the first image taken by NASA Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars the evening of Aug. 5 PDT morning of...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-4 - EARTH-SKY - OUTER SPACE
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Jun 1, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-4 - EARTH-SKY - OUTER SPACE

S65-34670 (3-7 June 1965) --- Richat crater in northwest Africa taken from the Gemini-4 spacecraft. Photograph was...

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NASA image: Pettit in Fisheye View of Progress 47P
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May 15, 2012

Pettit in Fisheye View of Progress 47P

ISS031-E-035443 (15 May 2012) --- A fisheye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used to capture this...

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NASA image: Pettit in Fisheye View of SM Transfer Compartment
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May 12, 2012

Pettit in Fisheye View of SM Transfer Compartment

ISS031-E-030465 (12 May 2012) --- A fisheye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used to capture this...

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NASA image: Basra, Iraq as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Basra, Iraq as seen from STS-59

STS059-82-010 (9-20 April 1994) --- View northwestward of a small part of southeastern Iraq. The city of Basra can...

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NASA image: Pettit in Fisheye View of SM
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May 12, 2012

Pettit in Fisheye View of SM

ISS031-E-030486 (12 May 2012) --- A fisheye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used to capture this...

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NASA image: CDR Wetherbee and PLT Lockhart on the FD for landing OPS during STS-113
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Dec 6, 2002

CDR Wetherbee and PLT Lockhart on the FD for landing OPS during STS-113

STS113-369-024 (6 December 2002) --- A “fish-eye” lens on a 35mm camera records astronauts James D....

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NASA image: iss031e148931
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Jun 28, 2012

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ISS031-E-148931 (28 June 2012) --- A fisheye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used to capture this...

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NASA image: STS-120 image from KSC on IO
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Oct 8, 2007

STS-120 image from KSC on IO

JSC2007-E-53781 (8-10 Oct. 2007) --- A photographer used a fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still camera to...

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NASA image: GT-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT EDWARD A. CERNAN -- MISCELLANEOUS
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Jun 3, 1966

GT-9 TEST - ASTRONAUT EDWARD A. CERNAN -- MISCELLANEOUS

S66-34055 (3 June 1966) --- Fisheye camera lens view of the white room atop Pad 19 during the insertion of...

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NASA image: STS-120 image from KSC on IO
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Oct 8, 2007

STS-120 image from KSC on IO

JSC2007-E-53783 (8-10 Oct. 2007) --- A photographer used a fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still camera to...

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NASA image: STS-35 aft flight deck of Columbia, OV-102, with an array of camera equipment
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 aft flight deck of Columbia, OV-102, with an array of camera equipment

STS035-10-015 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- This busy scene shows cameras and supportive photographic gear temporarily stowed...

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NASA image: Curiosity View Ahead Through 'Artist's Drive' (Stereo)
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Apr 13, 2015

Curiosity View Ahead Through 'Artist's Drive' (Stereo)

This stereo view from the Navigation Camera (Navcam) on NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the terrain ahead of the...

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NASA image: Curiosity Observes Deimos Eclipse: Sol 2350
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Apr 4, 2019

Curiosity Observes Deimos Eclipse: Sol 2350

This series of images shows the Martian moon Deimos as it crossed in front of the Sun, as seen by NASA's Curiosity...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC

S81-30502 (12 April 1981) --- Space shuttle Columbia’s aft orbiter section dominates the field of view in this fifth...

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NASA image: Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission
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Jan 17, 1996

Payload bay activity during second EVA of STS-72 mission

STS072-722-041 (17 Jan. 1996) --- Astronaut Winston E. Scott traverses the portside of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC

S81-30501 (12 April 1981) --- Nose pointed skyward, space shuttle Columbia begins its climb toward orbit moments...

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NASA image: Curiosity Observes Phobos Eclipse: Sol 2359
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Apr 4, 2019

Curiosity Observes Phobos Eclipse: Sol 2359

This series of images shows the Martian moon Phobos as it crossed in front of the Sun, as seen by NASA's Curiosity...

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NASA image: iss031e112512
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Jun 10, 2012

iss031e112512

ISS031-E-112512 (10 June 2012) --- A fisheye lens attached to an electronic still camera was used to capture this...

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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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