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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: The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom Mission 4 approaches the International Space Station
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Jun 26, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom Mission 4 approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0249492 (June 26, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew from Axiom...

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Dec 24, 2013

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DATE: 12-24-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: ISS Flight Controllers during Expedition 38's 2nd...

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NASA image: Various views of personnel in MCC during STS-106
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Sep 13, 2000

Various views of personnel in MCC during STS-106

JSC2000-E-22726 (10 Sept. 2000) --- From his console in Houston's Mission Control Center (MCC), lead Flight Director...

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NASA image: MVP Cell - 09
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Jan 29, 2026

MVP Cell - 09

An image shows the culture medium bags during preflight testing as part of the MVP Cell-09. This investigation aims...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1105
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May 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During filming at KSC, writer-director from India Ashutosh Gowariker, his wife Sunita,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3110
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Jul 2, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket launches with the Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0538
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Mar 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technician Dave Fuller...

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NASA image: ATV Fly-Under
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Aug 8, 2014

ATV Fly-Under

ISS040-E-089802 (8 Aug. 2014) --- The “Georges Lemaitre” Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-5), photographed by an...

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NASA image: Restored Moonwalk Footage Release
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Jul 15, 2009

Restored Moonwalk Footage Release

Stan Lebar, former Westinghouse Electric program manager, left, talks about the Apollo era TV cameras such as the...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator, Jim Morhard, Tours MSFC Additive Manu
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Mar 25, 2019

NASA Deputy Administrator, Jim Morhard, Tours MSFC Additive Manu

NASA Deputy Administrator James Morhard, right, tours Marshall's Additive Manufacturing Facility with, from left,...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim treats bioprinted liver tissues in a portable glovebag
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Sep 17, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim treats bioprinted liver tissues in a portable glovebag

iss073e0702488 (Sept. 17, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim treats bioprinted...

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NASA image: Testing OCO-3
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Apr 29, 2019

Testing OCO-3

OCO-3 sits on the large vibration table (known as the "shaker") in the Environmental Test Lab at the Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: iss056e127068
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Aug 6, 2018

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iss056e127068 (Aug. 6, 2018) --- The International Space Station was orbiting off the coast of Portugal when an...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

Lisa May, lead program executive, Mars Exploration Program, NASA Headquarters, and Bruce Jakosky, MAVEN principal...

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Sep 20, 2013

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In the Integration Facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 37/38 Flight Engineer Michael...

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NASA image: FASES FSL closeout photo
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Jun 18, 2014

FASES FSL closeout photo

ISS040-E-014865 (18 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: 1201054
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Oct 26, 2012

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NASA RESEARCHER DR. DAVID SMITH AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALA., IS LEADING A THREE-YEAR...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox
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Oct 31, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox

iss073e1046752 (Oct. 31, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke conducts research...

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NASA image: PRELAUNCH - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - WALK UP RAMP - CAPE
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Nov 11, 1966

PRELAUNCH - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-12 - WALK UP RAMP - CAPE

S66-59966 (11 Nov. 1966) --- Astronauts James A. Lovell Jr. (leading), command pilot, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.,...

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NASA image: STS-133 and Expedition 26 crew enter PMM (Permanent Multipurpose Module)
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Mar 1, 2011

STS-133 and Expedition 26 crew enter PMM (Permanent Multipurpose Module)

S133-E-007866 (1 March 2011) --- NASA astronauts Scott Kelly (left), Expedition 26 commander; and Steve Lindsey,...

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NASA image: Public views evening engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine
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Apr 21, 2001

Public views evening engine test of a Space Shuttle Main Engine

Over the past year, more than 20,000 people came to Stennis Space Center to witness the 'shake, rattle and roar' of...

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Jul 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. – This view shows much of the Launch Complex 39 Area stretching beyond the Turn Basin in...

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NASA image: USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion
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Dec 1, 2014

USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion

An H60-S Seahawk helicopter lands on the deck of the USS Anchorage in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California....

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e035482
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May 16, 2024

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Science Evaluation Room Lead Brett Denevi, Artemis III Geology Team principal investigator for NASA’s Science...

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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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