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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: iss071e523320
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Aug 21, 2024

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iss071e523320 (Aug. 21, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Butch Wilmore, Commander for Boeing's Crew Flight...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 28, 2007

Around Marshall

This photograph depicts a hot fire test of the Shuttle Booster Separation Motor (BSM) at the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: ARC-1984-AC82-0198-26
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Mar 12, 1984

ARC-1984-AC82-0198-26

Sikorsky RSRA - Rotor Systems Research Aircraft (72-002 NASA 741) in helicopter configuration flight. Note: Used in...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1982-AC82-0253-11
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Apr 7, 1982

ARC-1982-AC82-0253-11

Sikorsky Rotor Systems Research Aircraft ' RSRA' (72-001 NASA-740) compound configuration in flight: NASA Ames...

ARC
NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket In Flight
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket In Flight

Illustration of evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant in flight. This configuration of the rocket, with the Exploration...

MSFC
NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) refueling during first flight
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Oct 31, 1997

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) refueling during first flight

A NASA SR-71 refuels with an Edwards Air Force Base KC-135 during the first flight of the NASA/Rocketdyne/ Lockheed...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1981

Spacelab

This illustration depicts the configuration of the Spacelab-2 in the cargo bay of the orbiter. Spacelab was a...

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NASA image: iss064e030013
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Feb 8, 2021

iss064e030013

iss064e030013 (Feb. 8, 2021) --- NASA astronauts and Expedition 64 Flight Engineers Kate Rubins and Victor Glover...

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NASA image: iss065e163206
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Jul 9, 2021

iss065e163206

iss065e163206 (June 9, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough configures the...

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NASA image: iss065e349549
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Sep 4, 2021

iss065e349549

iss065e349549 (Sept. 4, 2021) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Oleg Novitskiy is in the...

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NASA image: Various portrait views of STS-92 crewmember Michael Lopez-Alegria smiling for the camera.
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Apr 12, 2017

Various portrait views of STS-92 crewmember Michael Lopez-Alegria smiling for the camera.

S92-E-5026 (12 October 2000) --- Astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria, one of four STS-92 crew members who are...

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NASA image: iss065e349552
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Sep 4, 2021

iss065e349552

iss065e349552 (Sept. 4, 2021) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Pyotr Dubrov is in the...

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NASA image: Kuipers configures the GCP in the ATV-3
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Apr 6, 2012

Kuipers configures the GCP in the ATV-3

ISS030-E-210829 (6 April 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Reassembly Begins at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 23, 2019

X-57 Mod II Reassembly Begins at NASA Armstrong

The X-57 Mod II wing is rejoined with the aircraft's fuselage to begin preparations for reintegration at NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway works on a spacesuit inside the Quest airlock
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Mar 3, 2026

NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway works on a spacesuit inside the Quest airlock

iss074e0350102 (March 3, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway configures a...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway works on a spacesuit inside the Quest airlock
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Mar 3, 2026

NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway works on a spacesuit inside the Quest airlock

iss074e0350106 (March 3, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway configures a...

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NASA image: iss065e148860
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Jun 28, 2021

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iss065e148860 (June 28, 2021) --- (From left) Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Noguchi works on JEMRMS SFA in the JPM during Expedition 22
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Jan 5, 2010

Noguchi works on JEMRMS SFA in the JPM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-018748 (5 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22 flight...

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NASA image: iss071e414633
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Jul 31, 2024

iss071e414633

iss071e414633 (July 31, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick is pictured...

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NASA image: Reiter in the Zvezda Service Module
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Nov 22, 2006

Reiter in the Zvezda Service Module

ISS014-E-08099 (22 Nov. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter, Expedition 14 flight...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 4, 1978

Space Shuttle Project

The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise is being installed into liftoff configuration at Marshall Space Flight Center's...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This photograph shows the internal configuration of Skylab's Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA), including callouts for...

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NASA image: iss071e414639
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Jul 31, 2024

iss071e414639

iss071e414639 (July 31, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick is pictured...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1971

Early Program Development

This 1971 artist's concept shows the Nuclear Shuttle in both its lunar logistics configuraton and geosynchronous...

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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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