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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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Oct 16, 2021

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iss065e483092 (Oct. 16. 2021) --- Two Soyuz crew ships are pictured docked at the International Space Station as it...

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Jul 11, 2019

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iss060e006636 (July 11, 2019) --- Earth's atmospheric glow is back-dropped by a starry Milky Way as the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1128
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Sep 21, 1998

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The crawler transporter nears the Mobile Launch Platform and Space Shuttle Discovery to await possible orders for a...

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Jul 3, 2020

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iss063e040037 (July 3, 2020) --- This photograph of the Earth's horizon looks back towards Uruguay as the...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Launch Day
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Jun 14, 2010

Expedition 24 Launch Day

Expedition 24 back-up European Space Agency crew member Paolo Nespoli of Italy helps Doug Wheelock with his Russian...

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Sep 10, 2012

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DATE: 9-10-12 LOCATION: Ellington Field - Hangar 276 - Tarmac SUBJECT: Expedition 36/37 crew member Karen Nyberg and...

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Feb 6, 2015

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ISS042E230270 (02/06/2015) --- US NASA astronaut Terry Virts, Expedition 42 flight engineer on the International...

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NASA image: Astronaut Takuya Onishi processes cassettes containing biological fluid samples
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Apr 28, 2025

Astronaut Takuya Onishi processes cassettes containing biological fluid samples

iss073e0002467 (April 28, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in Node 2
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Feb 11, 2010

Crewmembers in Node 2

S130-E-007159 (11 Feb. 2010) --- NASA astronauts George Zamka (left), STS-130 commander; Nicholas Patrick, Robert...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021316 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: View of Kotov during Operator Seat setup in the SM taken during Expedition 15
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Aug 24, 2007

View of Kotov during Operator Seat setup in the SM taken during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-23899 (24 Aug. 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 56 crew
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Jul 15, 2018

Earth observation taken by Expedition 56 crew

iss056e097055 (July 15, 2018) --- The mountainous and glacial Torres del Paine National Park in the southern-most...

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Jul 6, 2019

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iss060e006040 (July 6, 2019) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 258 miles above the Bay of Bengal...

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Apr 15, 2004

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This image is an artist's conception of the Pegasus, meteoroid detection satellite, in orbit with meteoroid detector...

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Jul 28, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to KSC, NASCAR race driver Jeff Gordon and his wife look closely at...

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Jan 31, 2017

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iss050e037492 (01/31/2017) --- The Russian Progress 64 cargo craft is photographed backing away from the Pirs...

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NASA image: McDonnell F4H Model in Ames 40X80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Oct 19, 1956

McDonnell F4H Model in Ames 40X80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Application of blowing type boundry-layer control to the leading and trailing edge flaps of a 52 deg swept wing. 3/4...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Aug 13, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped by the blue and white Earth is a Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) on the...

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Oct 6, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Rotating Service Structure rolls back to reveal Space Shuttle Atlantis on pad 39B...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1069
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Jul 28, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to KSC, NASCAR race driver Jeff Gordon and his wife look closely at...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 flight engineers practice an emergency drill on computer tablets
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Jun 20, 2025

Expedition 73 flight engineers practice an emergency drill on computer tablets

iss073e0221786 (June 20, 2025) --- From front to back, Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Jonny Kim of NASA and Alexey...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis after undocking from the ISS for the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

View of Atlantis after undocking from the ISS for the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-12854 (10 June 2007) --- This underside view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by an...

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Apr 18, 2019

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iss059e027451 (April 18, 2019) --- The Gulf of California and the southern tip of Baja California (far right) are...

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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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