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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: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Approach to ISS
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Approach to ISS

This graphic provides an overview of SpaceX mission operations. SpaceX is one of two commercial partners providing...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Crew Dragon
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Crew Dragon

This graphic details the makeup of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. Crew Dragon is used for all crewed SpaceX...

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Jul 30, 2010

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Astronaut Piers Sellers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md.

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Crew Dragon
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Crew Dragon

This graphic details the makeup of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. Crew Dragon is used for all crewed SpaceX...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Launch
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Launch

This graphic details launch operations for SpaceX missions to the International Space Station. SpaceX is one of two...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Panorama of Potential Mars Sample Return Landing Site
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Jul 11, 2022

Perseverance's Panorama of Potential Mars Sample Return Landing Site

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used one of its navigation cameras to take this panorama of a proposed landing site...

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Apr 15, 2004

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NASA’s Genesis mission has completed the capture of solar-wind particles in its specially designed collector arrays....

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flight Update Media Reel
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Apr 6, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flight Update Media Reel

B-roll for media and public use. NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter made history when it achieved the first powered,...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby

(Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion prepares for its return powered flyby and closest approach to the Moon. This...

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Mar 26, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES THEIR MISSION AND UPCOMING RETURN TO EARTH ON CREW DRAGON Aboard the International...

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Mar 26, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES THEIR MISSION AND UPCOMING RETURN TO EARTH ON CREW DRAGON Aboard the International...

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NASA image: BP Reg Experiment Operations
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Apr 7, 2015

BP Reg Experiment Operations

ISS043E091740 (04/07/2015) --- Expedition 43 Commander Terry Virts is seen here working inside of the Columbus...

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NASA image: BP Reg Experiment Operations
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Apr 7, 2015

BP Reg Experiment Operations

ISS043E091755 (04/07/2015) --- Expedition 43 Commander Terry Virts is seen here working inside of the Columbus...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002116 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Pilot Mike Fincke waves to officials at...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002115 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Mission...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002117 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Commander Zena Cardman waves to officials at...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002114 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov waves to...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-16M departs the ISS
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Sep 11, 2015

Soyuz TMA-16M departs the ISS

View of the Soyuz TMA-16M spacecraft as it departs the ISS on its return to Earth. Image was released by astronaut...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Technology: OLA
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Aug 11, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Technology: OLA

The OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA) will provide a three-dimensional map of the asteroid's shape, which will allow...

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Feb 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, NASA Administrator...

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Feb 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 1, 1998

Microgravity

After the Overnight Scentsation rose plant's return to Earth, IFF scientists found a significant change in some of...

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Jun 1, 2011

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Space shuttle Endeavour returns to Earth for the final time, ending the STS-134 mission and its flying career at the...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00006
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Feb 22, 2011

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NASA's Glory spacecraft is equipped to survey and map aerosols in Earth's atmosphere during a mission marking the...

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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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