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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: LOVELL, JAMES A., JR. - APOLLO VIII (GUIDANCE & NAVIGATION [G&N])
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May 25, 1969

LOVELL, JAMES A., JR. - APOLLO VIII (GUIDANCE & NAVIGATION [G&N])

S69-35097 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., Apollo 8 command module pilot, is seen at the Apollo...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0509
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Nov 21, 1972

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Apollo 17 prime crewman Eugene A. Cernan, Commander, Ronald E. Evans, Command Module Pilot, and Harrison H. Schmitt,...

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NASA image: Polansky and Hurley in the FWD FD of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 16, 2009

Polansky and Hurley in the FWD FD of Space Shuttle Endeavor during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-005113 (15 July 2009) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky, STS-127 commander, attired in his shuttle launch and entry...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-204
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Apr 1, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Command Module 107 and Service Module, which are going to be used for the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: ARTIST CONCEPTS - APOLLO 7
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Jul 30, 1968

ARTIST CONCEPTS - APOLLO 7

S68-41156 (August 1968) --- North American Rockwell Corporation artist's concept depicting the Apollo Command...

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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: jsc2007e18112
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Apr 9, 2007

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JSC2007-E-18112 (9 April 2007) --- While seated at the commander's station, astronaut Pamela A. Melroy, STS-120...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-319
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Jun 19, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Neil A. Armstrong, commander for the Apollo 11 Moon-landing mission, practices for the...

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NASA image: Ferguson on FWD Flight Deck
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Jul 10, 2011

Ferguson on FWD Flight Deck

S135-E-007091 (10 July 2011) ? Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is pictured at the commander's station...

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NASA image: Ferguson on FD during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Ferguson on FD during STS-126

S126-E-005045 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-126 commander, attired in his shuttle launch and...

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NASA image: Archambault, Fincke, and Antonelli in Node 2 Harmony
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Mar 18, 2009

Archambault, Fincke, and Antonelli in Node 2 Harmony

ISS018-E-040998 (18 March 2009) --- Astronauts Lee Archambault (left), STS-119 commander; Michael Fincke, Expedition...

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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: Ham in the FD on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132
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May 26, 2010

Ham in the FD on Space Shuttle Atlantis during STS-132

S132-E-012899 (26 May 2010) --- Attired in his shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA astronaut Ken Ham, STS-132...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Scott in CM cabin
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Scott in CM cabin

View of Astronaut David R.Scott ,Apollo 9 Command Module pilot, inside the Command Module "Gumdrop" during the...

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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-27084 (20 October 2000) --- Expedition 1 Soyuz commander Yuri P. Gidzenko, wearing a Sokol suit, gets help...

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - APOLLO 7 - PRIME CREW - KSC
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May 22, 1968

PORTRAIT - APOLLO 7 - PRIME CREW - KSC

S68-33744 (22 May 1968) --- The prime crew of the first manned Apollo space mission, Apollo 7 (Spacecraft 101/Saturn...

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NASA image: iss01-s-006
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Oct 31, 2000

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ISS01-S-006 (31 October 2000) --- A Soyuz spacecraft lifts off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 10:53 a.m. Kazakhstan...

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NASA image: STS-104 CDR Lindsey on forward flight deck prior to re-entry
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Jul 25, 2001

STS-104 CDR Lindsey on forward flight deck prior to re-entry

STS104-345-021 (25 July 2001) --- Attired in his shuttle launch and entry suit, astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-104...

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NASA image: KSC-71PC-178
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Feb 22, 1971

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Official Crew photo of the Apollow 11 Prime Crew. From left to right are astronauts...

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NASA image:  Crew Training - Apollo 9 - KSC
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Feb 17, 1969

Crew Training - Apollo 9 - KSC

S69-19983 (17 Feb. 1969) --- The Apollo 9 crew is shown suited up for a simulated flight in the Apollo Mission...

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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-022049 (17 Nov. 2012) --- In the Unity node, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander, adds...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri, left, and Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael...

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NASA image: Whitson and Gorie in the Node 1 during Joint Operations
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Mar 13, 2008

Whitson and Gorie in the Node 1 during Joint Operations

S123-E-006594 (13 March 2008) --- Astronauts Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander; and Dominic Gorie, STS-123...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT LOVELL, JAMES A., JR. - APOLLO VIII (GUIDANCE & NAVIGATION [G&N])
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May 25, 1969

ASTRONAUT LOVELL, JAMES A., JR. - APOLLO VIII (GUIDANCE & NAVIGATION [G&N])

S69-35099 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., Apollo 8 command module pilot, is seen at the Apollo...

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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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