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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: KSC-07pd1101
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May 11, 2007

KSC-07pd1101

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston -- STS117-S-001 -- The STS-117 crew patch symbolizes the continued construction of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Apr 1, 1996

Space Shuttle Projects

STS-79 was the fourth in a series of NASA docking missions to the Russian Mir Space Station, leading up to the...

MSFC
NASA image: STS117-S-001
Image
May 1, 2007

STS117-S-001

STS117-S-001 (May 2007) --- The STS-117 crew patch symbolizes the continued construction of the International Space...

JSC
NASA image: STS-44 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia
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Sep 15, 1999

STS-44 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crew insignia

STS044-S-001 (July 1991) --- Designed by the participating crew members, the STS-44 patch shows the space shuttle...

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NASA image: sts088-s-001
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Sep 1, 1998

sts088-s-001

STS088-S-001 (September 1998) --- Designed by the crew members, this STS-88 patch commemorates the first assembly...

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NASA image: Expedition 17 Patch
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Oct 1, 2007

Expedition 17 Patch

ISS017-S-001D (Oct. 2007) --- The Expedition 17 patch is meant to celebrate current human achievements in space as...

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NASA image: Expedition 17 Patch
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Oct 1, 2007

Expedition 17 Patch

ISS017-S-001C (Oct. 2007) --- The Expedition 17 patch is meant to celebrate current human achievements in space as...

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NASA image: iss024-s-001
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Jan 4, 2010

iss024-s-001

ISS024-S-001 (January 2010) --- Science and Exploration are the cornerstones of NASA?s mission onboard the...

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NASA image: STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia
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May 24, 1999

STS-52 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crew insignia

STS052-S-001 (July 1992) --- The insignia, designed by the STS-52 crew members, features a large gold star to...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Feb 25, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

This STS-68 patch was designed by artist Sean Collins. Exploration of Earth from space is the focus of the design of...

MSFC
NASA image: Expedition 17 Patch
Image
Aug 1, 2007

Expedition 17 Patch

ISS017-S-001B (Oct. 2007) --- The Expedition 17 patch is meant to celebrate current human achievements in space as...

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NASA image: STS-61 Crew Insignia
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Oct 1, 1993

STS-61 Crew Insignia

STS061-S-001 (1 Oct. 1993) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-61 crew insignia depicts the astronaut symbol...

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NASA image: sts-130patch-design-finalthreads
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Sep 18, 2009

sts-130patch-design-finalthreads

STS130-S-001 (September 2009) --- The STS-130 patch was designed by the crew to reflect both the objectives of the...

JSC
NASA image: STS-63 crew insignia
Image
Sep 1, 1994

STS-63 crew insignia

STS063-S-001 (September 1994) --- Designed by the crew members, the STS-63 crew patch depicts the orbiter...

JSC
NASA image: STS118-S-001
Image
May 1, 2007

STS118-S-001

STS118-S-001 (May 2007) --- The STS-118 patch represents space shuttle Endeavour on its mission to help complete the...

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NASA image: Mastcam-Z's Calibration Target
Image
Dec 8, 2020

Mastcam-Z's Calibration Target

The primary calibration target for Mastcam-Z, a pair of zoomable cameras aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover,...

JPL
NASA image: Apollo 11 lunar sample
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Jun 24, 2009

Apollo 11 lunar sample

ISS020-E-014193 (FOR RELEASE 21 JULY 2009) --- A moon rock brought to Earth by Apollo 11, humans? first landing on...

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NASA image: MISSION PATCH - GEMINI-5 SPACE FLIGHT - MSC
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Jan 1, 1966

MISSION PATCH - GEMINI-5 SPACE FLIGHT - MSC

S66-59530 (August 1965) --- This is the insignia of the Gemini-Titan 5 (GT-5) spaceflight. The Gemini-5 prime crew...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
Image
Sep 13, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by the mission crew members, the STS-66 emblem depicts the Space Shuttle Atlantis launching into Earth...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2011-7684
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Nov 4, 2011

KSC-2011-7684

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Commercial Crew Program logo is derived from the NASA flight crew symbol as the...

KSC
NASA image: Apollo 11 lunar sample
Image
Jun 24, 2009

Apollo 11 lunar sample

ISS020-E-14196 (FOR RELEASE 21 JULY 2009) --- A moon rock brought to Earth by Apollo 11, humans? first landing on...

JSC
NASA image: Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 16, 2011

Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 26 Commander Scott Kelly wears a blue wrist band that has a peace symbol, a heart and the word "Gabby" to...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Crewmembers during Transfer of Command Ceremony
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Mar 9, 2014

Expedition 38 Crewmembers during Transfer of Command Ceremony

ISS038-E-068903 (9 March 2014) --- The new commander of the current crew on the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1557
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Jul 26, 2004

KSC-04pd1557

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., greets Kennedy Space Center employees during a tour of 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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