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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: COMET KOHAUTEK - ART CONCEPTS
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Nov 27, 1973

COMET KOHAUTEK - ART CONCEPTS

S73-37273 (24 Dec. 1973) --- An artist's concept illustrating the trajectory of the newly-discovered Comet Kohoutek...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 crewmembers in the Node 1
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Dec 24, 2012

Expedition 34 crewmembers in the Node 1

ISS034-E-010478 (24 Dec. 2012) --- Expedition 34 crew members assemble in the Unity node of the International Space...

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NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

The Washington National Cathedral Choir performs a choral performance of Apollo 8's Christmas Eve broadcast during...

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NASA image: Radar Image of Christmas Eve Asteroid 2003 SD2020
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Dec 23, 2015

Radar Image of Christmas Eve Asteroid 2003 SD2020

This image of an asteroid that is at least 3,600 feet (1,100 meters) long was taken on Dec. 17, 2015, by scientists...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Seasonal Christmas Orlan Suits
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Dec 23, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Seasonal Christmas Orlan Suits

ISS018-E-014691 (23 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, floats between two...

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NASA image: Elongated Asteroid Will Safely Pass Earth on Christmas Eve
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Dec 23, 2015

Elongated Asteroid Will Safely Pass Earth on Christmas Eve

The elongated asteroid in this radar image, named 2003 SD220, will safely fly past Earth on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015,...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Seasonal Christmas Orlan Suits
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Dec 23, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Seasonal Christmas Orlan Suits

ISS018-E-014692 (23 Dec. 2008) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, floats between two...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1509
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Dec 27, 1999

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After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly (left) and Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr....

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1511
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Dec 27, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter Discovery looks like a blue ghost as it drops from the darkness onto...

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NASA image: SKYLAB IV - INFLIGHT
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Feb 1, 1974

SKYLAB IV - INFLIGHT

S74-17457 (3 Feb. 1974) --- This view of the Skylab 4 Command/Service Module in a docked configuration is a frame...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 spacecraft touches down in the central Pacific Ocean
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Apr 27, 1972

Apollo 16 spacecraft touches down in the central Pacific Ocean

S72-36293 (27 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Command Module (CM), with astronauts John W. Young, Thomas K. Mattingly...

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NASA image: View of Kotov working with Debris Panels during EVA18
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May 30, 2007

View of Kotov working with Debris Panels during EVA18

ISS015-E-10043 (30 May 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Foale poses with Christmas tree and stockings in the SM galley during Expedition 8
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Dec 28, 2003

Foale poses with Christmas tree and stockings in the SM galley during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-10754 (28 December 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS...

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NASA image: Expedition Four Crew Christmas 2001 portrait in the ISS Zvezda SM
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Dec 1, 2001

Expedition Four Crew Christmas 2001 portrait in the ISS Zvezda SM

ISS004-E-5268 (December 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Onufrienko, Expedition Four mission commander, flanked by...

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NASA image: Expedition Four Crew Christmas 2001 portrait in the ISS Zvezda SM
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Dec 1, 2001

Expedition Four Crew Christmas 2001 portrait in the ISS Zvezda SM

ISS004-E-5269 (December 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Onufrienko, Expedition Four mission commander, flanked by...

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NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

Apollo 8 astronaut Jim Lovell points to the lines from Genesis in his flight plan that were read during a television...

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-0606
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Nov 25, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Assembly of the first Space Shuttle vehicle, scheduled to make its first orbital test...

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-0608
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Nov 25, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Assembly of the first Space Shuttle vehicle, scheduled to make its first orbital test...

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-605
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Nov 20, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Assembly of the first Space Shuttle vehicle, scheduled to make its first orbital test...

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NASA image: View of ceremonies welcoming Apollo 16 crew aboard U.S.S. Ticonderoga
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Apr 27, 1972

View of ceremonies welcoming Apollo 16 crew aboard U.S.S. Ticonderoga

S72-36262 (27 April 1972) --- A high-angle view of the Apollo 16 welcoming aboard ceremonies on the deck of the...

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NASA image: KSC-80pc-600
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Nov 25, 1980

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Assembly of the first Space Shuttle vehicle, scheduled to make its first orbital test...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Command Module during recovery operations after splashdown
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Apr 27, 1972

Apollo 16 Command Module during recovery operations after splashdown

S72-36602 (27 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Command Module bobbles photographed in the waters of the central Pacific...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1506
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Dec 27, 1999

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After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-103 crew looks over the orbiter Discovery. In the foreground,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1505
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Dec 27, 1999

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After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-103 Mission Specialist Jean-François Clervoy of France (left),...

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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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