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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: Goddard Queen Visit
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May 7, 2007

Goddard Queen Visit

Prince Philip, left, speaks with veteran space walkers John M. Grunsfeld, center, and Michael J. Massimino at NASA's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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Apr 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut John Young speaks to veterans of the space program in front of the U.S. Space...

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Apr 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut John Young speaks to veterans of the space program in front of the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: jsc2009e140619
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Jun 25, 2009

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PHOTO DATE: 06-25-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: JAXA veteran astronaut and Expedition 22 crew member Soichi...

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Oct 5, 2021

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iss065e441975 (Oct. 5, 2021) --- The Soyuz MS-19 crew ship carrying three Russian crew members approaches the...

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NASA image: jsc2009e140630
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Jun 25, 2009

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PHOTO DATE: 06-25-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: JAXA veteran astronaut and Expedition 22 crew member Soichi...

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Jun 25, 2009

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PHOTO DATE: 06-25-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: JAXA veteran astronaut and Expedition 22 crew member Soichi...

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NASA image: STS-26 simulation activities in JSC Mission Control Center (MCC)
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Oct 20, 1987

STS-26 simulation activities in JSC Mission Control Center (MCC)

S87-46338 (20 Oct 1987) --- Flight controller Granvil Pennington listens to communications from the STS-26...

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Aug 27, 2024

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iss071e580589 (Aug. 27, 2024) --- Veteran NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, who has launched to the International Space...

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NASA image: EC02-0080-63
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Apr 12, 2002

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NASA's new white B-52H, destined to join a veteran B-52B mother ship at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, was...

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NASA image: NASA Minute: Sept. 5, 2025
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA Minute: Sept. 5, 2025

This week, Secretary Duffy announced NASA’s new associate administrator, Amit Kshatriya, a 20-year veteran of the...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in flight deck during rendezvous operations
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Aug 24, 2016

Crewmember activity in flight deck during rendezvous operations

STS091-360-014 (2-12 June 1998) --- Astronaut Charles J. Precourt mans the commander's station on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: jsc2009e140621
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Jun 25, 2009

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PHOTO DATE: 06-25-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: JAXA veteran astronaut and Expedition 22 crew member Soichi...

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NASA image: iss065e441892
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Oct 5, 2021

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iss065e441892 (Oct. 5, 2021) --- The Soyuz MS-19 crew ship carrying three Russian crew members approaches the...

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NASA image: STS-115 MS Tanner working on the P3/P4 Truss during EVA
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Sep 15, 2006

STS-115 MS Tanner working on the P3/P4 Truss during EVA

S115-E-06135 (15 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, STS-115 mission specialist and a veteran NASA...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Casper checks equipment to support medical testing
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut John Casper checks equipment to support medical testing

STS062-10-010 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, mission commander, takes stock of paraphenalia used to...

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NASA image: jsc2009e140626
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Jun 25, 2009

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PHOTO DATE: 06-25-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: JAXA veteran astronaut and Expedition 22 crew member Soichi...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00026
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Apr 1, 2011

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In preparation for space shuttle Endeavour's final launch, the STS-134 crew of six veteran astronauts flew T-38...

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NASA image: jsc2009e140622
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Jun 25, 2009

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PHOTO DATE: 06-25-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: JAXA veteran astronaut and Expedition 22 crew member Soichi...

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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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