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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: Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 3 GMT 192 Wick Opening
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Jul 11, 2015

Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 3 GMT 192 Wick Opening

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Culbertson photographs the opening of the hatch to the Pirs during Expedition Three
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Sep 17, 2001

Culbertson photographs the opening of the hatch to the Pirs during Expedition Three

ISS003-316-028 (17 September 2001) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., Expedition Three mission commander,...

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NASA image: Ground Photos - 3 DAI VEG-01B GC Wick Opening
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Jul 12, 2015

Ground Photos - 3 DAI VEG-01B GC Wick Opening

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in MRM2 following Soyuz TMA-08M/34S Hatch Opening
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Mar 29, 2013

Crewmembers in MRM2 following Soyuz TMA-08M/34S Hatch Opening

ISS035-E-010761 (29 March 2013) --- Expedition 35 Commander Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency, whose...

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NASA image: Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 3 GMT 192 Wick Opening
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Jul 11, 2015

Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 3 GMT 192 Wick Opening

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Testing and Integration B-roll: ATLAS Door Open
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Oct 15, 2014

ICESat-2 Testing and Integration B-roll: ATLAS Door Open

The door to the ATLAS instrument is tested

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NASA image: NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water

Members of the NASA Ejectable Data Recorder Recovery Team search for the ejectable data recorders in the Atlantic...

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NASA image: NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water

One of the 12 ejectable data recorders from NASA’s Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) flight test is retrieved from the Atlantic...

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NASA image: Skvortsov and Dyson in MRM2 following Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening
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Apr 4, 2010

Skvortsov and Dyson in MRM2 following Soyuz TMA-18/22S Hatch Opening

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NASA image: Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 3 GMT 192 Wick Opening
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Jul 11, 2015

Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 3 GMT 192 Wick Opening

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Ground Photos - 3 DAI VEG-01B GC Wick Opening
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Jul 12, 2015

Ground Photos - 3 DAI VEG-01B GC Wick Opening

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in MRM2 following Soyuz TMA-08M/34S Hatch Opening
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Mar 29, 2013

Crewmembers in MRM2 following Soyuz TMA-08M/34S Hatch Opening

ISS035-E-010768 (29 March 2013) --- In this scene in the Poisk or Mini-Research Module 2 (MRM2), the two crew...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of North Atlantic Ocean
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of North Atlantic Ocean

This is a radar image showing surface features on the open ocean in the northeast Atlantic Ocean. There is no land...

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NASA image: Exterior of Flexible Wall at the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Mar 23, 1955

Exterior of Flexible Wall at the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A mechanic checks the tubing on one of the many jacks which control the nozzle section of the 10- by 10-Foot...

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NASA image: Mrs. Hugh Dryden unveils the memorial to her late husband at center dedication, with center director David Scott
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Mar 26, 1976

Mrs. Hugh Dryden unveils the memorial to her late husband at center dedication, with center director David Scott

On March 26, 1976, the NASA Flight Research Center opened its doors to hundreds of guests for the dedication of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1861
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Mar 22, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the new Angry Birds Space...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00005
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Feb 4, 2009

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NASA Commentator George Diller opens live launch coverage of NASA's NOAA-N Prime weather satellite. The Delta II...

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NASA image: Polansky in Destiny laboratory module
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Feb 14, 2001

Polansky in Destiny laboratory module

ISS01-E-5378 (14 February 2001) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky is pictured in the new Destiny laboratory. The STS-98...

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria reflected in Herrington's helmet during STS-113 EVA 1
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Nov 27, 2002

Lopez-Alegria reflected in Herrington's helmet during STS-113 EVA 1

STS113-305-007 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, participates in the...

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NASA image: iss064e031300
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Feb 11, 2021

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iss064e031300 (Feb. 11, 2021) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-076
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Oct 1, 2011

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Space Farm 7 Program; NASA Day at the Dell'osso Family Farm, Lathrop,CA for the opening of the Kepler Corn Maze....

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NASA image: Payette holds camera in the A/L after docking with ISS during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 17, 2009

Payette holds camera in the A/L after docking with ISS during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006707 (17 July 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette, STS-127 mission specialist, stands...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

Astronaut Rex Walheim spoke at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 25, 2014. The festival was open to...

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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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