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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: Ferguson on FWD Flight Deck
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Jul 9, 2011

Ferguson on FWD Flight Deck

S135-E-006287 (9 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is pictured at the commander's...

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NASA image: Expedition 5 and STS-112 CDRs poses for portrait in Destiny module
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Oct 13, 2002

Expedition 5 and STS-112 CDRs poses for portrait in Destiny module

STS112-329-015 (13 October 2002) --- Cosmonaut Valery G. Korzun (left), Expedition Five mission commander, and...

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NASA image: Gorie looks over checklist in the FD during STS-123
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Mar 24, 2008

Gorie looks over checklist in the FD during STS-123

S123-E-009874 (24 March 2008) --- Astronaut Dominic Gorie, STS-123 commander, looks over a checklist while occupying...

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NASA image: Wakata and Tyurin during Sokol Leak Check
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May 5, 2014

Wakata and Tyurin during Sokol Leak Check

Expedition 39 commander Koichi Wakata and flight engineer Mikhail Tyurin, wearing Sokol pressure suits, are...

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NASA image: 02704-STS-131-B5 Deorbit Prep_ 9-11-09
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Sep 11, 2009

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JSC2009-E-207367 (11 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, occupies the commander?s...

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NASA image: Gorie and Whitson pose for photo on the aft FD during Joint Operations
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Mar 24, 2008

Gorie and Whitson pose for photo on the aft FD during Joint Operations

S123-E-009868 (24 March 2008) --- Astronauts Dominic Gorie, STS-123 commander, and Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16...

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NASA image: iss063e094249
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Sep 24, 2020

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iss063e094249 (Sept. 24, 2020) --- The Soyuz MS-16 crew ship is pictured docked to the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc291
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Feb 11, 1997

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STS-82 Mission Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox gets assistance from white room closeout members before entering the...

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NASA image: 02704-STS-131-B5 Deorbit Prep_ 9-11-09
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Sep 11, 2009

02704-STS-131-B5 Deorbit Prep_ 9-11-09

JSC2009-E-207360 (11 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, occupies the commander?s...

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NASA image: Frick on FD
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Feb 18, 2008

Frick on FD

S122-E-010925 (18 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Steve Frick, STS-122 commander, smiles for a photo while monitoring data...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-027
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Sep 11, 2008

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

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NASA image: CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010
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Jan 29, 2010

CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010

JSC2010-E-017740 (29 Jan. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, attired in a training version...

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NASA image: STS-131 suited payload egress training (FFT PLD EG 91019) with the STS-131 crew.
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Sep 14, 2009

STS-131 suited payload egress training (FFT PLD EG 91019) with the STS-131 crew.

JSC2009-E-207947 (14 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, attired in a training...

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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: iss061m260370159_E61_SoyuzMS13_Farewells_Hatch_Closure_02052020
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Feb 5, 2020

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Expedition 61 Crew, Record-Setting Astronaut Christina Koch Return to Earth Expedition 61 Commander Luca Parmitano...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The communication antenna is used primarily for test flights to receive downlink flight data and video from test...

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NASA image: KSC-72C-5901
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Dec 6, 1972

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The Apollo 17 Space Vehicle sits poised beneath a full moon on Launch Pad 39A during launch countdown. Astronauts...

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NASA image: STS-130 crew during GNW PO INS OPS training in building 35
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Dec 21, 2009

STS-130 crew during GNW PO INS OPS training in building 35

JSC2009-E-286660 (21 Dec. 2009) --- Astronaut George Zamka, STS-130 commander, attired in a training version of his...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 crew participate in technical debriefing at MSC
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Dec 30, 1968

Apollo 8 crew participate in technical debriefing at MSC

S68-56530 (30 Dec. 1968) --- The crew of the historic Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission participates in a technical...

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NASA image: Wetherbee in the flight deck
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Mar 9, 2001

Wetherbee in the flight deck

STS102-E-5014 (9 March 2001) --- Astronaut James D. Wetherbee, mission commander, refers to a manual during activity...

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NASA image: Sturckow on Flight Deck (FD)
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Aug 30, 2009

Sturckow on Flight Deck (FD)

S128-E-006516 (29 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Rick Sturckow, STS-128 commander, holds a rendezvous procedure manual...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) all work and no play make commander Richard (Dick) Richards and payload...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0533
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Dec 4, 1972

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Apollo 17 Mission commander, Eugene A. Cernan, in center is flanked by Command Module Pilot Ronald E. Evans and...

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NASA image: STS-41 MS Melnick experiments with VCS on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 MS Melnick experiments with VCS on OV-103's aft flight deck

STS041-02-028 (6-20 Oct 1990) --- Astronaut Bruce E. Melnick, STS-41 mission specialist, participates in a voice...

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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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