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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: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation
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Feb 5, 2015

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation

iss042e222241 (2/5/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-3 (J-SSOD-3)...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation
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Feb 5, 2015

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment observation

iss042e222236 (2/5/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-3 (J-SSOD-3)...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to the ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to the ISS

ISS039-E-013584 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS

ISS039-E-013501 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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NASA image: VEG-01 Ops
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Feb 1, 2016

VEG-01 Ops

Photographic documentation of VEG-01 flowers taken by the Expedition 46 crew. The Veg-01 investigation is used to...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS

ISS039-E-013475 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft grappled by SSRMS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft grappled by SSRMS

ISS039-E-013522 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS

ISS039-E-013377 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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NASA image: Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations
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Sep 18, 2016

Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations

iss049e004443 (9/18/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken of Personal CO2 monitor in static locations aboard...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS

ISS039-E-013369 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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NASA image: Glow phenomenon surrounding the vertical stabilizer and OMS pods
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Mar 5, 1994

Glow phenomenon surrounding the vertical stabilizer and OMS pods

STS062-42-026 (4-18 March 1994) --- This 35mm frame, photographed as the Space Shuttle Columbia was orbiting Earth...

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NASA image: Struktura-Luch-2M (Structure-Beam-2M)
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Jun 17, 2016

Struktura-Luch-2M (Structure-Beam-2M)

iss047e154711 (6/17/2016) --- Photographic documentation of Luch-2M Multipurpose Crystallization Cassette (УБК)...

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NASA image: iss043e000742
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Mar 13, 2015

iss043e000742

Photographic documentation of inspection and regular maintenance on Minus Eighty-degree Laboratory Freezer for the...

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NASA image: VEG-01 Ops
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Feb 1, 2016

VEG-01 Ops

Photographic documentation of VEG-01 flowers taken by the Expedition 46 crew. The Veg-01 investigation is used to...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft berthed at Node 2 Nadir Hatch
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft berthed at Node 2 Nadir Hatch

ISS039-E-013540 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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NASA image: STS-37 crew EVA in the payload bay
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Dec 27, 2017

STS-37 crew EVA in the payload bay

Photographic documentation showing activities in the payload bay of the orbiter Atlantis during STS-37. View...

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NASA image: JEM JSSOD operations
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Feb 5, 2015

JEM JSSOD operations

iss042e224107 (2/5/2015) --- Photographic documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-3 (J-SSOD-3)...

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NASA image: Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations
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Sep 18, 2016

Personal CO2 monitor deployed in static locations

iss049e004448 (9/18/2016) --- Photographic documentation taken of Personal CO2 monitor in static locations aboard...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane at the Space Environments Complex
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Mar 7, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane at the Space Environments Complex

A technician in shown inside Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane preparing for vibration testing at the Neil...

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NASA image: iss056e098988
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Jul 26, 2018

iss056e098988

iss056e098988 (July 26, 2018) --- Photographic documentation of the Binary Colloidal Alloy Test-Cohesive...

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NASA image: Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field
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Feb 22, 2001

Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field

JSC2001-E-04806 (21 February 2001) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell, mission commander, speaks to a crowd at the...

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NASA image: Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field
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Feb 22, 2001

Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field

JSC2001-E-04805 (21 February 2001) --- JSC director George W.S. Abbey talks with the STS-98 crew members following...

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NASA image: Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field
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Feb 22, 2001

Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field

JSC2001-E-04809 (21 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, mission specialist, speaks to a crowd at the...

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NASA image: Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field
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Feb 22, 2001

Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field

JSC2001-E-04813 (21 February 2001) --- Astronaut Marsha S. Ivins, STS-98 mission specialist, signs some photos and...

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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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