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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 of Eratosthenes and Copernicus craters
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Dec 13, 1972

View of Eratosthenes and Copernicus craters

AS17-145-22285 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- This is a view of the Eratosthenes Crater, taken looking southward from the...

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NASA image: Portrait - Apollo 9 - Prime Crew
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Mar 1, 1966

Portrait - Apollo 9 - Prime Crew

S66-30237 (March 1966) --- These three astronauts have been named as the prime crew of the Apollo 9 mission. They...

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NASA image: CDR James Wetherbee works at CDRs station of FD during STS-113
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Nov 25, 2002

CDR James Wetherbee works at CDRs station of FD during STS-113

STS113-E-05029 (25 November 2002) --- Astronaut James D. Wetherbee, STS-113 mission commander, occupies the...

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NASA image: SSC marks anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
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Aug 29, 2006

SSC marks anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

At the Hurricane Katrina observance held Aug. 29 in the StenniSphere auditorium, Stennis Space Center Deputy...

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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-022048 (17 Nov. 2012) --- In the Unity node, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 33 commander,...

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NASA image: Crew Training - Apollo 8 - KSC
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Nov 20, 1968

Crew Training - Apollo 8 - KSC

S68-54520 (13 Nov. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 prime crew is seen inside a simulator at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC)...

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NASA image: STS-97 crewmembers participate in training and preflight activities
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Jul 15, 1999

STS-97 crewmembers participate in training and preflight activities

S99-07639 (15 July 1999) --- Astronaut Brent W. Jett, Jr., STS-97 mission commander, goes over a checklist while...

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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 and Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri, left, Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale,...

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NASA image: Expedition One crew in Russian with Service Module
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Jul 14, 2000

Expedition One crew in Russian with Service Module

JSC2000-E-18634 (June 2000) --- Astronaut William Shepherd (right) mission commander for ISS Expedition One,and...

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NASA image: KSC-72PC-0521
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Sep 22, 1972

KSC-72PC-0521

The Apollo 17 crew took time out from training for the press after the Space Vehicle for their Manned Lunar Landing...

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NASA image: Afanasyev and Culbertson pose in Node 1 during Expedition Three
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Oct 23, 2001

Afanasyev and Culbertson pose in Node 1 during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-7060 (23-31 October 2001) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr. (right), Expedition Three mission...

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NASA image: Afanasyev uses communication equipment in Node 1 during Expedition Three
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Oct 23, 2001

Afanasyev uses communication equipment in Node 1 during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-6853 (23-31 October 2001) --- Soyuz taxi commander Victor Afanasyev and astronaut Frank L. Culbertson...

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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 and Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri, center, Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-026
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Sep 11, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-026

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

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NASA image: Apollo 10 - Portrait - KSC
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May 2, 1969

Apollo 10 - Portrait - KSC

S69-32613 (April 1969) --- The prime crew of the Apollo 10 lunar orbit mission sits for photograph while at the...

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NASA image: Archambault on Flight Deck (FD)
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Mar 17, 2009

Archambault on Flight Deck (FD)

S119-E-006392 (17 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-119 commander, smiles for a photo while monitoring...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Crewmembers during Daily Conference
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Mar 15, 2011

Expedition 26 Crewmembers during Daily Conference

ISS026-E-034314 (15 March 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Dmitry Kondratyev (left), Expedition 27 commander; NASA...

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NASA image: Ferguson on Flight Deck
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Jul 8, 2011

Ferguson on Flight Deck

S135-E-006170 (8 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, pilot, is pictured at the...

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NASA image: Shepherd and Gidzenko in Service Module
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Mar 30, 2001

Shepherd and Gidzenko in Service Module

ISS01-E-5153 (December 2000) --- Astronaut William M. Shepherd, Expedition One commander, and cosmonaut Yuri P....

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Rotating Dome vestibular experiment.
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Jan 11, 1993

Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Rotating Dome vestibular experiment.

STS058-03-020 (18 Oct.-1 Nov. 1993) --- In the Spacelab onboard the space shuttle Columbia, STS-58 Commander John...

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NASA image: Searfoss on the forward flight deck
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May 15, 1998

Searfoss on the forward flight deck

STS090-351-012 (17 April - 3 May 1998) --- A "fish-eye" lens on a 35mm camera records Richard A. Searfoss,...

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NASA image: APOLLO XI CREW - PORTRAIT
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Jan 1, 1969

APOLLO XI CREW - PORTRAIT

S69-31739 (May 1969) --- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has named these three astronauts...

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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: Apollo XI - Prime Crew Portrait
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Apr 16, 1969

Apollo XI - Prime Crew Portrait

S69-31740 (May 1969) --- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has named these three astronauts...

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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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