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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: View taken during EVA 1
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Dec 7, 1998

View taken during EVA 1

S88-E-5057 (12-07-98) --- Astronaut James H. Newman, waves at camera as he holds onto one of the hand rails on the...

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NASA image: Orion docking hatch evaluation
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Jul 28, 2016

Orion docking hatch evaluation

Engineers and astronauts conduct testing in a representative model of the Orion spacecraft at NASA’s Johnson Space...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 Mission
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Oct 1, 2022

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 Mission

Crew members for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station wave during a crew arrival media...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Astronaut Walkout
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Sep 28, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Astronaut Walkout

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 crew members wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Media Update on Status of Artemis I
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Aug 29, 2022

Media Update on Status of Artemis I

Jim Free, associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Day VIP Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Day VIP Activities

Vice President Kamala Harris visits with NASA astronaut candidate Andre Douglas, at left, and Randy Bresnik, at...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0812
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Apr 19, 2001

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Smiling, STS-100 Mission Specialist Yuri V. Lonchakov waves as he suits up for launch in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Launch Day
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Oct 11, 2008

Expedition 18 Launch Day

Expedition 18 Flight Engineer Yuri V. Lonchakov waves farewell as he and fellow crew members Expedition 18 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig107
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Nov 28, 2000

KSC-00padig107

During pre-pack and fit check in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-97 Mission Specialist Marc Garneau waves...

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NASA image: KSC-01PD-1717
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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-108 Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani waves as he undergoes final suit check before...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Live Launch Coverage
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Apr 26, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Live Launch Coverage

Crew-4 astronauts Kjell Lindgren, Samantha Cristoforetti, Bob Hines, and Jessica Watkins wave to their families...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 - Suit-Up in ACQ
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Feb 13, 2026

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 - Suit-Up in ACQ

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 crew members wave to family and friends as they depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: InSight Encapsulation
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Apr 16, 2018

InSight Encapsulation

In the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers encapsulate NASA's...

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NASA image: STS-66 Atlantis 747 SCA Ferry Flight Morning Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida
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Nov 21, 1994

STS-66 Atlantis 747 SCA Ferry Flight Morning Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida

The space shuttle Atlantis atop NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) during takeoff for a return ferry flight...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Sep 20, 2000

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

This Chandra image reveals, in detail, the turbulent debris created by a supernova explosion that was observed by...

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NASA image: VAFB-20180329-PH_CNW01_0019
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Mar 29, 2018

VAFB-20180329-PH_CNW01_0019

In the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the heatshield is lifted for placement on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Day Max Brewer Bridge Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Day Max Brewer Bridge Activities

A family wearing NASA and Artemis shirts are on the Max Brewer Bridge in Titusville, Florida, to witness the launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing
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Sep 11, 2013

Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing

Russian search and rescue crews wave farewell to a departing helicopter as an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Landing Preparations
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Apr 17, 2021

Expedition 64 Landing Preparations

Deputy Head of the Search-and-Rescue Department of Rosaviatsiya (Russian Federal Air Transport Agency) Aleksey...

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NASA image: Orion docking hatch evaluation
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Jul 28, 2016

Orion docking hatch evaluation

Engineers and astronauts conduct testing in a representative model of the Orion spacecraft at NASA’s Johnson Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-11 Walkout
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Aug 1, 2025

SpaceX Crew-11 Walkout

From right to left, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and...

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NASA image: Cape Horn, Chile
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Apr 15, 2019

Cape Horn, Chile

Cape Horn is the southernmost point of the Tierra Del Fuego archipelago of Southern Chile, and marks the northern...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3470
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Jun 1, 2009

KSC-2009-3470

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Hitching a ride on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, space shuttle...

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NASA image: InSight Lift & Mate
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Apr 23, 2018

InSight Lift & Mate

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers position NASA's...

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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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