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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: ARC-1974-AC74-4562-13
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Nov 22, 1974

ARC-1974-AC74-4562-13

X-14B NASA-704: A Bell single-place, open cockpit, twin-engine, jet-lift VTOL aircraft in flight over Sunnyvale golf...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1315
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Sep 11, 2000

KSC-00pp1315

Suspended by an overhead crane in the Space Station Processing Facility, the Integrated Truss Structure Z1 is...

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NASA image: Women's Caucus Event on Artemis
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Sep 11, 2019

Women's Caucus Event on Artemis

Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González-Colón, R-Puerto Rico, provides opening remarks at a...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum Ellen Stofan gives opening remarks during the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00195
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Sep 8, 2006

KSC-06-S-00195

Launch Commentator George Diller opens televised coverage of the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis. Atlantis will fly...

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NASA image: Expedition Two crew  greet STS-104 crew at PMA-2 hatch
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Jul 14, 2001

Expedition Two crew greet STS-104 crew at PMA-2 hatch

S104-E-5041 (14 July 2001) --- Expedition Two crewmembers Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos, mission commander, and...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Women in Science Panel
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May 17, 2013

Sally Ride Women in Science Panel

Director of the NASA Johnson Space Center Ellen Ochoa shares her experiences during a program titled "Sally Ride:...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 16, 1994

International Space Station (ISS)

Artist's concept of the International Space Station (ISS) Alpha deployed and operational. This figure also includes...

MSFC
NASA image: MS Morukov works onboard Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 11, 2000

MS Morukov works onboard Atlantis during STS-106

S106-E-5102 (11 September 2000) --- Cosmonaut Boris V. Morukov, mission specialist representing the Russian Aviation...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 25, 2025

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0519834 (Aug. 25, 2025) --- A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft with its nosecone open and carrying over 5,000...

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NASA image: Aerial Views of KSC
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Jul 23, 2003

Aerial Views of KSC

This aerial view, looking northwest, shows the newly opened Space Commerce Way that winds from S.R 3 on the right to...

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NASA image: N-232 Sustainability Base Construction
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Nov 10, 2011

N-232 Sustainability Base Construction

Construction of the new NASA Ames Green Building dubbed Sustainability Base located on the Ames Research Center...

ARC
NASA image: iss063m261541319_Expedition_63_NASDAQ_Bell_Ringing_and_CNBC_Inflight_200602
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Jun 2, 2020

iss063m261541319_Expedition_63_NASDAQ_Bell_Ringing_and_CNBC_Inflight_200602

A HISTORIC BELL RINGING, 250 MILES ABOVE EART On June 2, 2020, NASA recognized the achievements of the...

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NASA image: Cygnus ingress
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Sep 29, 2013

Cygnus ingress

ISS037-E-003976 (29 Sept. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins, Expedition 37 flight engineer, prepares to open...

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NASA image: House NASA FY 19' Budget Hearing
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Mar 7, 2018

House NASA FY 19' Budget Hearing

Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., delivers opening statements during a House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology,...

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NASA image: iss065e087366
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Jun 5, 2021

iss065e087366

iss065e087366 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: Maryland House Environment & Transportation Committee Visit
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Nov 15, 2016

Maryland House Environment & Transportation Committee Visit

Center Director Chris Scolese welcomed the Maryland House Environment & Transportation Committee to Goddard on...

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NASA image: ATV ops
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Jun 18, 2013

ATV ops

ISS036-E-009184 (18 June 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov, Expedition 36 commander, opens the hatch in...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Women in Science Panel
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May 17, 2013

Sally Ride Women in Science Panel

Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum Senior Curator in the Division of Space History Dr. Roger...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist (MS) Gardner sleeps in middeck sleep restraint
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Sep 5, 1983

Mission Specialist (MS) Gardner sleeps in middeck sleep restraint

STS008-05-145 (5 Sept 1983) --- On middeck (MDK), Mission Specialist (MS) Gardner sleeps in sleep restraint attached...

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NASA image: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Chair Kendra Horn, D-OK., opens the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing titled "Keeping our sights...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0041
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Jan 25, 2002

KSC-02pd0041

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- (From left) Center Director Roy Bridges, Brig. Gen. Donald P. Pettit and Executive...

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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

Dr. Yool Kim, Senior Engineer at the Rand Corporation, delivers her opening statment during a hearing in front of...

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NASA image: Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME)
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Aug 10, 2018

Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME)

iss056e130654 (Aug. 10, 2018) --- The Combustion Integration Rack (CIR), pictured in its open configuration, is...

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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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