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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: Both Solar Arrays Open on Phoenix Mars Lander
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Jul 9, 2007

Both Solar Arrays Open on Phoenix Mars Lander

In this photograph of NASA Phoenix Mars Lander, the spacecraft specialists worked on the lander after its fan-like...

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NASA image: Hatch opening
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Jul 28, 2005

Hatch opening

S114-E-5509 (28 July 2005) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, STS-114 commander, has just opened the hatch that will...

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NASA image: Opening ceremonies for the Longhorn Project pavilion
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Oct 8, 2009

Opening ceremonies for the Longhorn Project pavilion

Photographic documentation taken during the opening ceremonies for the Longhorn Project pavilion at JSC. Longhorn...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Hatch Opening
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Apr 20, 2017

Expedition 51 Hatch Opening

A view of the projection screens from the Tsenki Conference Hall shows live video feed of the Expedition 51 crew...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Hatch Opening
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Apr 20, 2017

Expedition 51 Hatch Opening

Elizabeth Fischer, wife of Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA, speaks to him by phone a few hours...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Hatch Opening
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Apr 20, 2017

Expedition 51 Hatch Opening

Elizabeth Fischer, wife of Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA, reacts as she sees Fischer enter the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 Hatch Opening and Crew Welcoming Event aboard the International Space Station
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May 31, 2020

SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 Hatch Opening and Crew Welcoming Event aboard the International Space Station

Within hours after docking to the International Space Station aboard their new SpaceX Crew Dragon craft “Endeavour”...

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NASA image: Perseverance's PIXL Opens its Dust Cover
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Sep 22, 2020

Perseverance's PIXL Opens its Dust Cover

The Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry (PIXL) opens its cover during testing at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Open Food Container in the Node 1
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Jan 12, 2013

Open Food Container in the Node 1

View of open food container floating in the Node 1. Cargo Transfer Bags (CTBs) are visible in the background. Photo...

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NASA image: Expedition 70/71Soyuz MS-25 Space Station Hatch Opening, Welcome Remarks - March 21, 2024
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Mar 25, 2024

Expedition 70/71Soyuz MS-25 Space Station Hatch Opening, Welcome Remarks - March 21, 2024

NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina...

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NASA image: HTV4 Hatch opening
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Aug 9, 2013

HTV4 Hatch opening

ISS036-E-030213 (9 Aug. 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: iss062m261001559_Soyuz_MS-16_Hatch_Opening_200409
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Apr 9, 2020

iss062m261001559_Soyuz_MS-16_Hatch_Opening_200409

Expedition 63 Soyuz Commander Anatoly Ivanishin of Roscosmos and Flight Engineers Ivan Vagner of Roscosmos and Chris...

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NASA image: NASA Causeway Bridge Opening
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA Causeway Bridge Opening

Cars drive over the newly completed westbound portion (right side of photo) of the NASA Causeway Bridge leading away...

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NASA image: Vessel Imaging Kit, Oblique-open view
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Feb 11, 2010

Vessel Imaging Kit, Oblique-open view

jsc2010e187274 (11/2/2010) --- Oblique-open view of Vessel Imaging Kit

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NASA image: Intrepid Space Shuttle Pavilion Opening
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Jul 19, 2012

Intrepid Space Shuttle Pavilion Opening

The space shuttle Enterprise is seen shortly after the grand opening of the Space Shuttle Pavilion at the Intrepid...

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NASA image: Burbank opens a CWC-I Bag
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Mar 6, 2012

Burbank opens a CWC-I Bag

ISS030-E-122089 (6 March 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, opens a Contingency Water...

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NASA image: NASA Gets an Eye-Opening Look at Typhoon Soulik
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Gets an Eye-Opening Look at Typhoon Soulik

NASA satellite imagery from July 10 revealed a very clear and cloudless eye in the Northwestern Pacific’s Typhoon...

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NASA image: Opening of the NASA Experience Exhibit at Chabot Space and Scien
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Nov 12, 2021

Opening of the NASA Experience Exhibit at Chabot Space and Scien

Astronaut Mike Hopkins talks to students during the NASA Experience opening ceremony at the Chabot Space and Science...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1960

Wernher von Braun

In this photo, Director of the US Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) Development Operations Division, Dr. Wernher...

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NASA image: Hatch Opening OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hatch Opening OPS

S128-E-007009 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-128 mission specialist, prepares to open the hatch...

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NASA image: STS-131 Hatch Opening
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Apr 7, 2010

STS-131 Hatch Opening

ISS023-E-020621 (7 April 2010) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 mission commander who has led the Discovery...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

California Governor Jerry Brown speaks from a podium underneath the space shuttle Endeavour during the grand opening...

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NASA image: MRM2 hatch opening
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Oct 25, 2012

MRM2 hatch opening

ISS033-E-016667 (25 Oct. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Expedition 33 flight engineer, opens the...

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NASA image: Endeavour Grand  Opening Ceremony
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Oct 30, 2012

Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

President and CEO of the California Science Center Jeffrey N. Rudolph speaks from a podium underneath the space...

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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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