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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: Second set of solar arrays on the ISS during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations
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Sep 14, 2006

Second set of solar arrays on the ISS during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations

S115-E-06052 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

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NASA image: iss070e041037
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Dec 18, 2023

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iss070e041037 (Dec. 18, 2023) --- The BEAK CubeSat is deployed from a small satellie deployer in the grips of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1682
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Nov 13, 1998

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Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility prepare to unload the STS-95 payloads from the payload bay of the orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4521
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Dec 20, 2013

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MORRO BAY, Calif. - An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter returns the SpaceX Dragon test article to Morro Bay, Cailf.,...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1559
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Oct 24, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the orbiter Columbia is lifted into high bay 3 in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: jsc2012e034232
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Mar 8, 2012

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Date: 03-08-12 Location: Bldg 5, SSTF Subject: Expedition 32 (Soyuz 31) crew membesr Aki Hoshide, Sunita Williams...

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NASA image: STS-103 crewmembers participate in bailout training in building 9N
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May 24, 1999

STS-103 crewmembers participate in bailout training in building 9N

S99-08654 (24 May 1999) --- A suit technician assists astronaut Claude Nicollier, mission specialist representing...

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NASA image: Art Concepts- Skylab (Sun Shade)
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May 18, 1973

Art Concepts- Skylab (Sun Shade)

S73-26127 (1973) --- An artist's concept of the Skylab space station cluster in Earth orbit illustrating the...

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NASA image: jsc2012e034225
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Mar 8, 2012

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Date: 03-08-12 Location: Bldg 5, SSTF Subject: Expedition 32 (Soyuz 31) crew membesr Aki Hoshide, Sunita Williams...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc857
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Jul 16, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., at right, and Mission Specialist Scott E....

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NASA image: STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) (SA & HGA deployed) is grappled by RMS
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope (HST) (SA & HGA deployed) is grappled by RMS

STS031-76-026 (25 April 1990) --- Most of the giant Hubble Space Telescope (HST) can be seen as it is suspended in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Pictured here is a Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-46) onboard photo of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1)...

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NASA image: CryoCube
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Feb 7, 2020

CryoCube

Jsc2020e004943 (2/7/2020) — A computer model showing CryoCube’s orbital orientation. CryoCube demonstrates on-orbit...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kevin Kregel during bailout training in WETF
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Feb 16, 1995

Astronaut Kevin Kregel during bailout training in WETF

S95-03480 (16 FEB 1995) --- Attired in a training version of the Shuttle launch and entry garment, astronaut Kevin...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc945
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Aug 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-95 Payload Specialist Chiaki Mukai, representing the National Space Development...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 6, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-127888 (6 Sept. 2014) --- A close look at this image, photographed by one of the Expedition 40 crew members...

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NASA image: View of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery
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Nov 8, 1984

View of the launch of STS 51-A shuttle Discovery

51A-90032 (8 Nov 1984) --- Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off from launch pad 39A to begin its second space trip....

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NASA image: Expandable Lunar Habitat (X-Hab)
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Sep 23, 2010

Expandable Lunar Habitat (X-Hab)

Expandable Lunar Habitat (X-Hab).ILC Dover, under contract by NASA Langley Research Center, and in cooperation with...

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NASA image: STS-37 EVA astronauts in PLB wave to fellow crewmembers in crew compartment
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Dec 22, 2017

STS-37 EVA astronauts in PLB wave to fellow crewmembers in crew compartment

During their STS-37 extravehicular activity (EVA), Mission Specialist (MS) Jerry L. Ross (left) and MS Jerome Apt,...

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NASA image: iss071e579940
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Aug 29, 2024

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iss071e579940 (Aug. 29, 2024) --- Tiny satellites, also known as CubeSats, are pictured after being deployed into...

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NASA image: STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) at KSC Payload Hazardous Servicing Fac
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Feb 8, 1990

STS-37 Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) at KSC Payload Hazardous Servicing Fac

S90-36709 (8 Feb 8, 1990) --- Workers at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility are removing the Gamma Ray...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 8, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

Five astronauts launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on January 9, 1990 at 7:35:00am (EST) for the STS-32...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1975

Saturn Apollo Program

This montage illustrates the various configurations and missions of the three classes of the Saturn vehicles...

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NASA image: iss051e050137
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May 26, 2017

iss051e050137

iss051e050137 (May 26, 2017) --- Three CubeSats CubeSats, with Earth’s limb and thin atmosphere in the background,...

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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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