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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: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir is photographed inside the Dragon spacecraft
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Jan 12, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir is photographed inside the Dragon spacecraft

jsc2026e002976 (Jan. 12, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-12 Commander Jessica Meir is photographed in her...

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NASA image: The crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission
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Feb 20, 2025

The crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission

jsc2025e012278 - (February 25, 2025) ---The crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission (from left) mission...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas
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Jan 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman waves to officials at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

jsc2026e002117 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Commander Zena Cardman waves to officials at...

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NASA image: The official portrait of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 members
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Oct 10, 2024

The official portrait of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 members

jsc2024e077921 (Oct. 10, 2024) --- The official portrait of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 members with (from left) Mission...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi poses for a crew portrait
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Oct 4, 2024

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi poses for a crew portrait

jsc2024e066731_alt (Oct. 4, 2024) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Lunar Module
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Mar 7, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Lunar Module

AS09-21-3197 (7 March 1969) --- A view of the Apollo 9 Lunar Module (LM) "Spider" in a lunar landing configuration,...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Lunar Module
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Mar 7, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Lunar Module

AS09-21-3183 (7 March 1969) --- A view of the Apollo 9 Lunar Module (LM) "Spider" in a lunar landing configuration,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1876
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour is surrounded by vehicles from the landing convoy on runway 33...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1878
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour is surrounded by vehicles from the landing convoy, as the sun...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1877
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Endeavour is surrounded by vehicles from the landing convoy on runway 33...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-083
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Sep 11, 2008

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September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The communication antenna is used primarily for test flights to receive downlink flight data and video from test...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0512
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Nov 21, 1972

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The Apollo 17 prime crew leaves the Manned Spaceflight Operations Building to enter the transfer van which will...

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NASA image: Hearing on Space Situational Awareness:
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Jun 22, 2018

Hearing on Space Situational Awareness:

Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, General John Hyten testifies before the House Subcommittee on Strategic Forces...

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NASA image: Various views of Expedition One crewmembers in Russia
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Oct 27, 2000

Various views of Expedition One crewmembers in Russia

JSC2000-E-27088 (20 October 2000) --- Expedition 1 commander William M. (Bill) Shepherd, wearing a Sokol suit,...

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NASA image: Williams adds patch to collection in Node 1
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Nov 17, 2012

Williams adds patch to collection in Node 1

ISS033-E-022053 (17 Nov. 2012) --- In the Unity node, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, adds...

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NASA image: jsc2017e108518
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Jun 30, 2017

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jsc2017e108518 (June 30, 2017) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin of Roscosmos is the flight engineer for Expedition...

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NASA image: Kelly on Flight deck
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Jun 1, 2008

Kelly on Flight deck

S124-E-005407 (1 June 2008) --- Astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-124 commander, takes a moment for a photo near the...

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NASA image: Ham and Bowen in the FD on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 23, 2010

Ham and Bowen in the FD on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012202 (23 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Ken Ham, STS-132 commander, occupies the commander?s station on the...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 prime crew portrait
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Mar 1, 1971

Apollo 15 prime crew portrait

S71-22407 (March 1971) --- These three astronauts have been named by the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Preflight Coverage, STS-131 crew members during their FLT COMM PLN in FFT 1
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Apr 20, 2009

Preflight Coverage, STS-131 crew members during their FLT COMM PLN in FFT 1

JSC2009-E-083995 (20 April 2009) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, occupies the commander?s station...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) Payload Commander Kathryn Thornton and Commander Ken Bowersox discuss the...

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NASA image: Expedition Two CDR Usachev and STS-104 CDR Lindsey in Quest airlock hatch
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Jul 21, 2001

Expedition Two CDR Usachev and STS-104 CDR Lindsey in Quest airlock hatch

STS104-318-019 (12-24 July 2001) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey (left) STS-104 commander, exchanges crew patches...

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NASA image: S70-55635
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Dec 8, 1970

S70-55635

S70-55635 (December 1970) --- These three astronauts are the prime crew of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission. 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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