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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 10, 2011

Ferguson on FWD Flight Deck

S135-E-007103 (10 July 2011) ? Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is pictured at the commander's station...

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NASA image: 1201046
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Oct 15, 2012

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ALABAMA GOV. ROBERT BENTLEY, RIGHT, CONGRATULATES MARSHALL CENTER DIRECTOR PATRICK SCHEUERMANN, LEFT, AND U.S. ARMY...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Crew - KSC Simulator - Space Suits - KSC
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Nov 22, 1968

Apollo 8 Crew - KSC Simulator - Space Suits - KSC

S68-50265 (13 Nov. 1968) --- These three astronauts are the prime crew of the Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission. Left to...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-025
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Sep 11, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-025

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

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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-006292 (9 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, is pictured at the commander's...

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NASA image: STS-120 and Expedition 16 crew in Zvezda module
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Nov 4, 2007

STS-120 and Expedition 16 crew in Zvezda module

S120-E-008339 (4 Nov. 2007) --- Astronauts Pam Melroy (left), STS-120 commander; Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 prime crew seen inside Apollo Boilerplate during water egress
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Oct 25, 1968

Apollo 8 prime crew seen inside Apollo Boilerplate during water egress

S68-52941 (25 Oct. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 prime crew is seen inside Apollo Boilerplate 1102A during water egress...

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NASA image: Archambault on Flight Deck (FD)
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Mar 16, 2009

Archambault on Flight Deck (FD)

S119-E-006141 (16 March 2009) --- Astronaut Lee Archambault, STS-119 commander, looks over checklists while...

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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-27091 (20 October 2000) --- Taking a break from training for their upcoming mission are, from the left,...

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NASA image: iss030-s-002a
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Jul 19, 2011

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ISS030-S-002a (November 2011) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank (center), Expedition 30 commander, and his two Russian...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Arrival
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Oct 12, 2003

Expedition 8 Arrival

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

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NASA image: Portrait - Apollo 9 Prime Crew
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Dec 18, 1968

Portrait - Apollo 9 Prime Crew

S69-17590 (18 Dec. 1968) --- These three astronauts are the prime crew of the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/ Lunar Module...

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NASA image: Frick on FD during Expedition 16/STS-122 Joint Operations
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Feb 10, 2008

Frick on FD during Expedition 16/STS-122 Joint Operations

S122-E-007578 (10 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Steve Frick, STS-122 commander, is pictured with a package of food while...

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NASA image: STS-132 and Expedition 23 Crews Bid Farewell
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May 23, 2010

STS-132 and Expedition 23 Crews Bid Farewell

ISS023-E-051137 (23 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Ken Ham (left), STS-132 commander; and Russian cosmonaut Oleg...

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NASA image: Apollo 15 prime crew portrait
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Jun 28, 1971

Apollo 15 prime crew portrait

S71-37963 (July 1971) --- These three astronauts are the prime crew of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission. They...

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NASA image: Sturckow on Flight Deck (FD)
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Sep 4, 2009

Sturckow on Flight Deck (FD)

S128-E-007498 (4 Sept. 2009) ---- Astronaut Rick Sturckow, STS-128 commander, is pictured at the commander's station...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Certification
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Oct 17, 2003

Expedition 8 Certification

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

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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-207369 (11 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-131 commander, occupies the commander?s...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-120 Crewmember
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Oct 25, 2006

Earth Observations taken by STS-120 Crewmember

S120-E-006162 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Pam Melroy, STS-120 commander, looks over procedures checklists while...

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NASA image: STS-133 and Expedition 26 crew in JPM
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 and Expedition 26 crew in JPM

S133-E-006523 (26 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Scott Kelly (left), Expedition 26 commander; and Steve Lindsey,...

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NASA image: Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space
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Jul 16, 2014

Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space

General William Sherlton, Commander of the United States Air Force Space Command, answers a question during...

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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-012914 (26 May 2010) --- Attired in his shuttle launch and entry suit, NASA astronaut Ken Ham, STS-132...

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NASA image: STS-120 and Expedition 16 crew in Zvezda module
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Nov 4, 2007

STS-120 and Expedition 16 crew in Zvezda module

S120-E-008337 (4 Nov. 2007) --- Astronauts Pam Melroy (left), STS-120 commander; Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16...

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NASA image: Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space
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Jul 16, 2014

Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space

General William Sherlton, Commander of the United States Air Force Space Command, answers a question during...

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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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