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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: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Roy D. Bridges Jr. is inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) by Hall of Fame astronaut Dave Leestma during...

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NASA image: Official Photo of Astronaut Scott Altman
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May 5, 2004

Official Photo of Astronaut Scott Altman

JSC2004-E-32185 (5 May 2004) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman, commander

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Charles D. Gemar
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Oct 9, 1985

Portrait - Astronaut Charles D. Gemar

S85-41894 (Oct 1985) --- Astronaut Charles D. Gemar, ASCAN Group 11.

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Paul J. Weitz
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Sep 21, 1971

Portrait - Astronaut Paul J. Weitz

S71-51307 (21 Sept. 1971) --- Astronaut Paul J. Weitz. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Portrait of Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson
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May 1, 1990

Portrait of Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson

Portrait of Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson dressed in an orange launch/entry suit with his helmet on the table in...

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NASA image: Portrait of Astronaut John H. Casper
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Jan 12, 1994

Portrait of Astronaut John H. Casper

S94-25739 (16 Dec. 1989) --- Astronaut John H. Casper. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Official portrait of Astronaut Steve Nagel
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Mar 19, 1986

Official portrait of Astronaut Steve Nagel

S86-29527 (February 1986) --- Astronaut Steven R. Nagel. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: Portrait of Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton
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Aug 7, 1992

Portrait of Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton

S92-42897 (7 August 1992) --- Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, mission specialist

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NASA image: Orbie the Astronaut
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May 19, 2011

Orbie the Astronaut

Students at South Hancock Elementary School in Bay St. Louis, Miss., gather around Orbie the Astronaut on May 19 as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Mark Kelly, speaks to guests after his induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) by NASA Deputy Administrator...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Mark Kelly, at left, is inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) by NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Roy D. Bridges Jr. speaks to guests after he is inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) during a ceremony...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Roy D. Bridges Jr. is inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) during a ceremony inside the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: 2025 Astronaut Candidates at the Announcement Ceremony
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Sep 22, 2025

2025 Astronaut Candidates at the Announcement Ceremony

jsc2025e076292 (09/22/2025) --- NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) Announcement Ceremony Photo Date: 09/22/2025...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin moderates a panel with former NASA Administrator and astronaut, Charlie Bolden;...

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NASA image: s68-20944
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Apr 6, 2021

s68-20944

Views of Astronaut Dr. Philip K. Chapman training in the Lunar Module (LM) Simulator, Centrifuge, and the Apollo...

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NASA image: 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class
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Sep 17, 2025

2025 Astronaut Candidate Class

jsc2025e075922_alt (September 17, 2025) --- NASA announced its 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class on Sept. 22, 2025. The...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Kelvin Manning, deputy director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks to guests during the 2023 U.S....

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Howard Schwartz, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex vice president of Operations and Guest Engagement, speaks to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Inside the Space Shuttle Atlantis attraction at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, two space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks to guests during the 2023 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) Induction inside...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts on Mars (Illustration)
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Jul 28, 2020

NASA Astronauts on Mars (Illustration)

NASA astronauts on Mars in this illustration. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA24031

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NASA image: Official portrait of astronaut candidate Kenneth D. Cockrell
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Aug 2, 1990

Official portrait of astronaut candidate Kenneth D. Cockrell

Official portrait of astronaut candidate Kenneth D. Cockrell, a member of Astronaut Class 13 (1990) and a space...

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NASA image: Astronut John H. Glenn
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Feb 20, 1962

Astronut John H. Glenn

Astronaut John H. Glenn sits in a car in front of the east side of the Mercury Mission Control building. Glenn was...

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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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