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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: SLS All Hands
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Feb 11, 2015

SLS All Hands

RICK BURT PRESENTS SAFETY MOMENT AT SLS ALL HANDS

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NASA image: SLS All Hands
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Feb 11, 2015

SLS All Hands

RICK BURT PRESENTS SAFETY MOMENT AT SLS ALL HANDS

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00335
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Oct 19, 2004

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A replacement gyro destined for the International Space Station has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center. The new CMG...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2069
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) is...

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NASA image: ARC-1980-A80-0963-34
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Oct 29, 1980

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Ames Center Director Sy Syverston enjoys a moment with fellow employees during Ames Heritage Week lunch.

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NASA image: Europa and Callisto under the Watchful Gaze of Jupiter
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Dec 21, 2000

Europa and Callisto under the Watchful Gaze of Jupiter

One moment in an ancient, orbital dance is caught in this color picture taken by NASA Cassini spacecraft on Dec. 7,...

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NASA image: At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 59 crewmembers Christina Koch of NASA (left) and Nick Hague of NASA (right) share a moment Feb. 26 before departing for their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan fo
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Feb 26, 2019

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 59 crewmembers Christina Koch of NASA (left) and Nick Hague of NASA (right) share a moment Feb. 26 before departing for their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan fo

At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 59 crewmembers Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0547
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Dec 6, 1972

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Apollo 17 Lunar module Pilot Harrison H. Schmitt shares a moment of relaxation with astronaut Alan Shepard during...

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NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle - Public Affairs Office (PAO) News Release - Free-Flight (FF)-5 Photography
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Oct 26, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle - Public Affairs Office (PAO) News Release - Free-Flight (FF)-5 Photography

PAO news release material for the 5th and final FF of the ALT series. Precise moment of separation captured by...

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NASA image: iss055e074781
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May 24, 2018

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iss055e074781 (May 24, 2018) --- This view taken from inside the Cupola shows the Orbital ATK space freighter...

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NASA image: iss064e000399
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Oct 25, 2020

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iss064e000399 (Oct. 25, 2020) --- Valencia, Spain is pictured from the International Space Station moments before...

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NASA image: Cassidy,Marshburn,and Wolf in the MDDK during STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 19, 2009

Cassidy,Marshburn,and Wolf in the MDDK during STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006967 (19 July 2009) --- Astronauts Christopher Cassidy (left), Dave Wolf (right)and Tom Marshburn (bottom),...

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NASA image: GSFC2024excite04
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Aug 31, 2024

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This is EXCITE’s moment of release. On August 31, 2024, the EXCITE (EXoplanet Climate Infrared TElescope) team...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-401
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Hundreds of news media representatives prepare for the big moment -- the liftoff of...

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NASA image: Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission
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Oct 3, 1985

Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission

Liftoff of first flight of Atlantis and the STS 51-J mission. Mid-day skies of Florida form the backdrop for this...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR.  - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-7 - PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY - CAPE
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Dec 4, 1965

ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-7 - PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY - CAPE

S65-61848 (4 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., pilot for the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: : Key Moments Lead to Fulfilling NASA Stennis Career
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Aug 7, 2024

: Key Moments Lead to Fulfilling NASA Stennis Career

Joseph Ladner stands at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, where he leads a team managing...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Watershed Moment: July 14, 2023
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Jul 13, 2023

Space to Ground: Watershed Moment: July 14, 2023

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: iss059e089342
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Jun 3, 2019

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iss059e089342 (June 3, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft on its 17th contracted mission to resupply mission to...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Komparus A3 System Repair and Replace OPS
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Nov 5, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Komparus A3 System Repair and Replace OPS

ISS018-E-007623 (5 Nov. 2008) --- Cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov, Expedition 18 flight engineer, takes a moment for a...

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NASA image: Volkov works at Panel 427 in the FGB during Expedition 17
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Jul 17, 2008

Volkov works at Panel 427 in the FGB during Expedition 17

ISS017-E-011578 (17 July 2008) --- Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Sergei Volkov, Expedition 17 commander,...

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NASA image: KSC-91PC-0765
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Apr 25, 1991

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Chief Astronaut Daniel Brandenstein stands tall during a proud moment in the history of manned spaceflight: the...

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NASA image: iss065e431610
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Sep 28, 2021

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iss065e431610 (Sept. 28, 2021) --- The Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft carrying three Expedition 65 crewmates is pictured...

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NASA image: iss065e154213
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Jun 29, 2021

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iss065e154213 (June 29, 2021) --- The Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is pictured in the grip 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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