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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: Mastracchio conducts CDRA troubleshooting in the US Lab
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Apr 4, 2014

Mastracchio conducts CDRA troubleshooting in the US Lab

Expedition 39 flight engineer Rick Mastracchio looks for a loose connection as he conducts troubleshooting...

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NASA image: CDR Lindsey on aft flight deck wearing sunglasses
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Jul 14, 2001

CDR Lindsey on aft flight deck wearing sunglasses

STS104-E-5029 (14 July 2001) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-104 mission commander, looks toward the...

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NASA image: SSRMS/Canadarm2 and ISS backdropped by Earth limb
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Aug 17, 2001

SSRMS/Canadarm2 and ISS backdropped by Earth limb

STS105-E-5341 (17 August 2001) --- Backdropped by a sunset, the Canadarm2 / Space Station Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: Cabana on flight deck with checklist
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Dec 6, 1998

Cabana on flight deck with checklist

S88-E-5039 (12-06-98) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, mission commander, on Endeavour's flight deck, logs a note...

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NASA image: Retrieval operations with SPARTAN 201
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Sep 15, 1994

Retrieval operations with SPARTAN 201

STS064-74-052 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronauts onboard the space shuttle Discovery used a 70mm camera to capture...

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NASA image: Thomas uses laser range finder during rendezvous ops
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Mar 10, 2001

Thomas uses laser range finder during rendezvous ops

STS102-E-5064 (10 March 2001) --- Astronaut Andrew S.W. Thomas, STS-102 mission specialist, uses a laser ranging...

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NASA image: Phillips and Swanson on Flight Deck (FD) during Rendezvous (RNDZ) with ISS
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Mar 17, 2009

Phillips and Swanson on Flight Deck (FD) during Rendezvous (RNDZ) with ISS

S119-E-006415 (17 March 2009) --- Astronaut Steve Swanson, STS-119 mission specialist, uses a still camera through...

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NASA image: sts105-707-055
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Aug 20, 2001

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STS105-707-055 (20 August 2001) --- This view of the International Space Station (ISS) was captured with a 70mm...

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NASA image: Tanner and Garneau train on IMAX 3D motion picture camera
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Jun 13, 2000

Tanner and Garneau train on IMAX 3D motion picture camera

JSC2000-04743 (13 June 2000) --- Astronauts Marc Garneau (left) and Joseph R. Tanner, STS-97 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: KSC-92PC-1723
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Aug 4, 1992

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ONBOARD ATLANTIS -- A 70mm handheld camera was used by the STS-46 crewmembers to capture this medium closeup view of...

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NASA image: Robinson at RMS control on flight deck during SPARTAN capture
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Nov 3, 1998

Robinson at RMS control on flight deck during SPARTAN capture

STS095-E-5131 (3 Nov. 1998) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS-95 mission specialist, is busy on Discovery's aft...

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NASA image: Cabana at RMS controls on the aft flight deck during EVA
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Dec 12, 1998

Cabana at RMS controls on the aft flight deck during EVA

S88-E-5141 (12-12-98) --- In support of the STS-88 mission's final extravehicular activity (EVA), astronaut Robert...

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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: Commander Kent Rominger and Pilot Ashby work on the flight deck of Endeavour
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Apr 21, 2001

Commander Kent Rominger and Pilot Ashby work on the flight deck of Endeavour

S100-E-5136 (21 April 2001) --- On Endeavour's forward flight deck, astronauts Kent V. Rominger (foreground),...

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NASA image: Usachev uses a laser range finder during rendezvous ops
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Mar 10, 2001

Usachev uses a laser range finder during rendezvous ops

STS102-E-5085 (10 March 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, STS-102 mission specialist, uses a laser ranging device...

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NASA image: Kelly in the commander's seat in the flight deck
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Mar 10, 2001

Kelly in the commander's seat in the flight deck

STS102-E-5075 (10 March 2001) --- Astronaut James M. Kelly, pilot, is about to be busy on Discovery's forward flight...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of the ISS taken from Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 17, 2000

Flyaround view of the ISS taken from Atlantis during STS-106

STS106-375-022 (17 September 2000) --- This view of the International Space Station (ISS) was captured with a 35mm...

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NASA image: Brown at aft flight deck control during SPARTAN capture
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Nov 3, 1998

Brown at aft flight deck control during SPARTAN capture

STS095-E-5134 (3 Nov. 1998) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, STS-95 commander, on Discovery's aft flight deck during...

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NASA image: Zarya & Node 1 as Atlantis makes its initial approach during STS-106
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Sep 9, 2000

Zarya & Node 1 as Atlantis makes its initial approach during STS-106

S106-E-5064 (10 September 2000) --- The U.S.-built Unity node and part of the Russian-built Zarya or functional...

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NASA image: Robinson at RMS controls on aft flight deck during Spartan 201 retrieval
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Nov 4, 1998

Robinson at RMS controls on aft flight deck during Spartan 201 retrieval

STS095-E-5256 (4 Nov. 1998) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS-95 mission specialist, on Discovery's aft flight...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts - Camera Proficiency Training
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Aug 20, 2018

CCP Astronauts - Camera Proficiency Training

NASA Commercial Crew Program Astronauts Mike Hopkins and Kjell Lindgren practice operating the cameras they would...

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NASA image: Horowitz at the aft flight deck during rendezvous ops
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Aug 12, 2001

Horowitz at the aft flight deck during rendezvous ops

STS105-E-5061 (12 August 2001) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, STS-105 mission commander, looks over a checklist on...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1375
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Sep 26, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup view of the camera mounted on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis....

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1376
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Sep 26, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup view of the camera mounted on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis....

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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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