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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: Yamazaki and Wilson in US Lab during MPLM Transfer
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Apr 15, 2010

Yamazaki and Wilson in US Lab during MPLM Transfer

ISS023-E-023931 (15 April 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Naoko Yamazaki and NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Tanner and Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS 115 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Sep 12, 2006

Tanner and Stefanyshyn-Piper performs first EVA during STS 115 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S115-E-05562 (12 Sept. 2006) --- Astronauts Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper (image center) and Joseph R. Tanner...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 13, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-007619 (13 June 2013) --- To a crew member aboard the International Space Station, the home planet is seen...

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NASA image: The sun's glint beams off a partly cloudy southern Pacific Ocean
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Jun 2, 2025

The sun's glint beams off a partly cloudy southern Pacific Ocean

iss073e0177079 (June 2, 2025) --- The sun's glint beams off a partly cloudy southern Pacific Ocean in this...

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NASA image: Magnus and Chamitoff in Node 2
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Nov 19, 2008

Magnus and Chamitoff in Node 2

S126-E-008372 (19 Nov. 2008) --- Astronauts Greg Chamitoff, STS-126 mission specialist, and Sandra Magnus (mostly...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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May 30, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-006271 (31 May 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2
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Nov 18, 2009

Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2

ISS021-E-029508 (18 Nov. 2009) --- STS-129 and Expedition 21 crew members are pictured shortly after Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 8, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-089959 (8 Aug. 2014) --- King Sound on the northwest coast of Australia is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth observation
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Aug 31, 2014

Earth observation

ISS040-E-113700 (31 Aug. 2014) --- This panorama view, photographed by an Expedition 40 crew member on the...

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NASA image: Dust Storm and Jezero Crater
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Jan 19, 2022

Dust Storm and Jezero Crater

Multiple images from the Mars Color Imager (MARCI) aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) were used to...

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NASA image: Scintillating C Ring
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Jan 16, 2007

Scintillating C Ring

Both luminous and translucent, the C ring sweeps out of the darkness of Saturn's shadow and obscures the planet at...

NASA image: NISAR Mission Video
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Dec 17, 2020

NISAR Mission Video

The joint U.S.-Indian NISAR satellite mission will use radar to observe a wide range of Earth processes, from the...

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NASA image: Nyberg and Hoshide at SSRMS controls
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Jun 3, 2008

Nyberg and Hoshide at SSRMS controls

S124-E-006061 (3 June 2008) --- Astronaut Karen Nyberg and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut...

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NASA image: Phillips and Krikalev  in U.S. Laboratory during SSRMS proficiency training
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May 6, 2005

Phillips and Krikalev in U.S. Laboratory during SSRMS proficiency training

ISS011-E-05598 (6 May 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer, and cosmonaut...

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NASA image: STS-120 Crewmembers during payload egress training
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Apr 9, 2007

STS-120 Crewmembers during payload egress training

JSC2007-E-18064 (9 April 2007) --- Astronaut George D. Zamka, STS-120 pilot, dons a training version of his shuttle...

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NASA image: Docked Discovery over Australia
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Apr 10, 2010

Docked Discovery over Australia

ISS023-E-021465 (10 April 2010) --- The aft section of the docked space shuttle Discovery and the station’s robotic...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew
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Apr 29, 2008

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 17 Crew

ISS017-E-005597 (29 April 2008) --- Outflow obscures the definition of the eye and center of Tropical Cyclone...

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NASA image: STS 125 crew training. Astronauts Massimino and Good
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Sep 25, 2008

STS 125 crew training. Astronauts Massimino and Good

JSC2008-E-118378 (25 Sept. 2008) --- Astronauts Mike Massimino and Michael Good (partially obscured), both STS-125...

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NASA image: A Sequence of Beauty in Terby Crater
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Sep 18, 2017

A Sequence of Beauty in Terby Crater

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the north-facing wall of a moat-like depression in the...

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NASA image: Phillips and Krikalev  in U.S. Laboratory during SSRMS proficiency training
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May 6, 2005

Phillips and Krikalev in U.S. Laboratory during SSRMS proficiency training

ISS011-E-05592 (6 May 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer, and cosmonaut...

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NASA image: STS-335 crew and training team during Bailout training
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Dec 3, 2010

STS-335 crew and training team during Bailout training

JSC2010-E-195517 (3 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander; Rex Walheim (mostly obscured)...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during EVA TPS Overview training
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Mar 24, 2010

STS-133 crew during EVA TPS Overview training

JSC2010-E-046552 (24 March 2010) --- NASA astronauts Steve Lindsey (left foreground), STS-133 commander; Alvin Drew...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh
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Jun 18, 2014

SPHERES Slosh

ISS040-E-015415 (18 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronauts Steve...

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NASA image: Final space shuttle crew training session in the NBL
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Jun 13, 2011

Final space shuttle crew training session in the NBL

JSC2011-E-054076 (13 June 2011) --- NASA astronauts Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim (mostly obscured), both STS-135...

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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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