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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: MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-8 - "SIGMA-7" - LIFTOFF - CAPE
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Oct 3, 1962

MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-8 - "SIGMA-7" - LIFTOFF - CAPE

S62-07872 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Launch of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) "Sigma 7" mission, carrying astronaut Walter M....

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Nov 1, 2019

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iss061e026356 (Nov. 1, 2019) --- Japan's H-II Transfer Vehicle-8 (HTV-8) is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: iss061e026343
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Nov 1, 2019

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iss061e026343 (Nov. 1, 2019) --- Japan's H-II Transfer Vehicle-8 (HTV-8) is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: Schirra and Cooper step from Transfer van
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Oct 3, 1962

Schirra and Cooper step from Transfer van

S62-06008 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Earth-orbital...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over NASA Dryden center with SCA 747 on ramp
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Feb 25, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over NASA Dryden center with SCA 747 on ramp

The DC-8 aircraft is seen making a banking turn high above the NASA Dryden ramp. This view of the DC-8's left side...

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NASA image: MRO's HiRISE Views Frosty Martian Dunes
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Dec 20, 2024

MRO's HiRISE Views Frosty Martian Dunes

These Martian dunes in Mars' northern hemisphere were captured from above by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Oct 8, 2020

Earth Observations

iss063e105773 (Oct. 8, 2020) --- The Hawaiian island chain was pictured as the International Space Station orbited...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT WALTER M. SCHIRRA, JR. - PRESS CONFERENCE
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Jan 1, 1962

ASTRONAUT WALTER M. SCHIRRA, JR. - PRESS CONFERENCE

Held following Schirra's MA-8 6-orbital flight 10/03/1962. (FROM COLOR)

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NASA image: iss066e158604
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Mar 8, 2022

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iss066e158604 (March 8, 2022) --- Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, split by the Qiantang River,...

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NASA image: iss071e067117
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May 8, 2024

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iss071e067117 (May 8, 2024) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset illuminate Earth's atmosphere and reveal the...

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NASA image: Lunar observation taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 8, 2012

Lunar observation taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-031276 (8 Jan. 2012) --- One of a series of photos of the moon and Earth's atmosphere as seen from the...

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NASA image: iss071e062803
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May 8, 2024

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iss071e062803 (May 8, 2024) --- The last rays of an orbital sunset illuminate Earth's atmosphere in this photograph...

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NASA image: Lunar observation taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 8, 2012

Lunar observation taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-031275 (8 Jan. 2012) --- One of a series of photos of the moon and Earth's atmosphere as seen from the...

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NASA image: Close up view of the PFTA being lifted out of the payload bay
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Aug 30, 1983

Close up view of the PFTA being lifted out of the payload bay

STS008-35-1239 (30 Aug.-5 Sept. 1983) --- The space shuttle Challenger?s payload flight test article (PFTA) is...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image, Earth over the horizon of the moon
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Dec 24, 1968

Apollo 8 Mission image, Earth over the horizon of the moon

AS08-14-2383 (24 Dec. 1968) --- The rising Earth is about five degrees above the lunar horizon in this telephoto...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist (MS) Gardner sleeps in middeck sleep restraint
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Sep 5, 1983

Mission Specialist (MS) Gardner sleeps in middeck sleep restraint

STS008-05-145 (5 Sept 1983) --- On middeck (MDK), Mission Specialist (MS) Gardner sleeps in sleep restraint attached...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist (MS) Bluford exercises on middeck treadmill
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Sep 5, 1983

Mission Specialist (MS) Bluford exercises on middeck treadmill

STS008-13-0361 (30 Aug.-5 Sept. 1983) --- Astronaut Guion S. Bluford, STS-8 mission specialist, assists Dr. William...

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NASA image: iss066e081189
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Nov 8, 2021

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iss066e081189 (Nov. 8, 2021) --- The International Space Station is pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour...

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NASA image: Cloud formation over Western Atlantic Ocean north of South America
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Oct 3, 1962

Cloud formation over Western Atlantic Ocean north of South America

S62-06606 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Cloud formation over Western Atlantic Ocean north of South America taken during the...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - RECOVERY - SPACECRAFT (S/C) HOISTED ABOARD - PACIFIC
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-8 - RECOVERY - SPACECRAFT (S/C) HOISTED ABOARD - PACIFIC

S66-18613 (16 March 1966) --- The Gemini-8 spacecraft, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott still...

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NASA image: Landing of Mercury-Atlas 8 spacecraft with parachute extended
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Oct 3, 1962

Landing of Mercury-Atlas 8 spacecraft with parachute extended

S63-00693 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Landing with parachute extended of astronaut Walter M. Schirra's Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8)...

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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May 8, 2014

Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-019519 (8 May 2014) --- With hardware belonging to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in the...

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NASA image: OMS Pod of Atlantis taken during STS-122
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Feb 8, 2008

OMS Pod of Atlantis taken during STS-122

S122-E-005329 (8 Feb. 2008) --- This image, showing a slight protrusion of a thermal blanket on the starboard...

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Dec 8, 2021

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jsc2021e064215_alt (Dec. 8, 2021) --- This mosaic depicts the International Space Station pictured from the SpaceX...

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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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