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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's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va. sing the national anthem during opening ceremonies of...

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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 at the NASA Stage. The...

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NASA image: Crew Member posing for photo during STS-129/Expedition 21 Joint Operations
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Nov 18, 2009

Crew Member posing for photo during STS-129/Expedition 21 Joint Operations

S129-E-007053 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Leland Melvin, STS-129 mission specialist, enters the International Space...

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Feb 8, 2021

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iss064e030013 (Feb. 8, 2021) --- NASA astronauts and Expedition 64 Flight Engineers Kate Rubins and Victor Glover...

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Jan 10, 2024

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OSIRIS REx curation team attempting to remove the two stuck fasteners that are currently prohibiting the complete...

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NASA image: Expedition 23 Crew welcomes STS-132 Crew
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May 16, 2010

Expedition 23 Crew welcomes STS-132 Crew

ISS023-E-044694 (16 May 2010) --- Soon after initial hatch opening, NASA astronauts Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00168
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Jul 4, 2006

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From NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Launch Commentator Bruce Buckingham opens live coverage of the third...

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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: Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration
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Jul 19, 2009

Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration

NASA Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, right, and his wife Lois stand at attention in front of the color guard during...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
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Apr 22, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0000706 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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Aug 17, 1998

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In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility (SSMEPF), a new Block 2A engine sits on the workstand as...

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Mar 3, 2023

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jsc2023e053547 (3/32023) --- Granular Sound: open sample cell, completely filled with glass beads. On the left, the...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees view a Moon rock that was returned by the Apollo 17 mission during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science...

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NASA image: Commander Young removes CAP from FDF stowage locker on middeck
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Apr 14, 1981

Commander Young removes CAP from FDF stowage locker on middeck

STS001-06-497 (12-14 April 1981) --- Astronaut John W. Young, STS-1 commander, opens one of the lockers in the space...

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NASA image: GEMINI-6 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC
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Dec 16, 1965

GEMINI-6 - RECOVERY - ATLANTIC

S65-61886 (16 Dec. 1965) --- A water level view of Navy divers assisting Gemini-6 crew members Stafford and Schirra...

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NASA image: Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components
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Dec 1, 1985

Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components

Astronauts Jerry L. Ross (left) and Sherwood C. (Woody) Spring are photographed as they assemble pieces of the...

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NASA image: Whitson greets Frick after Docking
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Feb 9, 2008

Whitson greets Frick after Docking

S122-E-007029 (9 Feb. 2008) --- In a case of commander greets commander, astronauts Peggy Whitson of the...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Jean-Yves Le Gall, President of International Astronautical Federation (IAF), delivers remarks during the opening...

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Nov 22, 1974

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X-14B NASA-704: A Bell single-place, open cockpit, twin-engine, jet-lift VTOL aircraft over Highway 101 in approach...

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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e086842 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 32 Crew Members during HTV3 Ingress
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Jul 28, 2012

View of Expedition 32 Crew Members during HTV3 Ingress

ISS032-E-011394 (28 July 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 32 flight...

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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e086721 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-002
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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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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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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