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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: STS-51I crew activities
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Jul 5, 2000

STS-51I crew activities

51I-13-024 (2 Sept. 1985) --- Astronaut Joe H. Engle, STS51-I commander, is seen in a 35mm frame exposed with a...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 14, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka, center, trains on a Soyuz simulator while Expedition 9 Flight Engineer and...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Left to Right: European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands, Expedition 9 Commander Gennady...

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NASA image: Mt. Erebus, Antarctica
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Jan 15, 2016

Mt. Erebus, Antarctica

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows Mount Erebus, the world southernmost historically active volcano,...

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NASA image: Amenthes Fossae
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Jun 13, 2019

Amenthes Fossae

The two linear depressions crossing this VIS image are graben created by tectonic activity. Orbit Number: 77201...

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NASA image: Almost Spotless
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Nov 30, 2016

Almost Spotless

This week the sun was hitting its lowest level of solar activity since 2011 (Nov. 14-18, 2016) as it gradually...

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NASA image: View Apollo 11 Lunar Module as it rested on lunar surface
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Jul 20, 1969

View Apollo 11 Lunar Module as it rested on lunar surface

AS11-40-5927 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, prepares to deploy the Early...

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NASA image: SSC Photo 8766
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Dec 4, 2020

SSC Photo 8766

Barges are docked at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Dec. 4, 2020, in preparation for upcoming Green...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt next to deployed U.S. flag on lunar surface
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt next to deployed U.S. flag on lunar surface

AS17-134-20384 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, is photographed...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1
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Apr 21, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke photographed collecting lunar samples at Station 1

AS16-114-18423 (21 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed collecting...

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NASA image: Astronaut Charles Duke works at front of Lunar Roving Vehicle
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Apr 23, 1972

Astronaut Charles Duke works at front of Lunar Roving Vehicle

AS16-116-18607 (23 April 1972) --- Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr. works at the front of the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan walks toward LRV during EVA
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Dec 13, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan walks toward LRV during EVA

AS17-140-21388 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, mission commander, walks toward the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: View of the Challenger's payload bay and the SOUP experiment
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Aug 1, 1985

View of the Challenger's payload bay and the SOUP experiment

51F-42-069 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- The solar optical universal polarimeter (SOUP) experiment is visible among the...

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NASA image: Telephoto lens view of Silver Spur in the Hadley Delta region from Apollo 15
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Jul 31, 1971

Telephoto lens view of Silver Spur in the Hadley Delta region from Apollo 15

AS15-84-11250 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- A telephoto lens view of the prominent feature called Silver Spur in the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Hoffman and Musgrave during EVA to repair Hubble Space Telescope
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Dec 7, 1993

Astronauts Hoffman and Musgrave during EVA to repair Hubble Space Telescope

STS061-74-046 (7 Dec 1993) --- Anchored on the end of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's Remote Manipulator System (RMS)...

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NASA image: Preparations for Underwater EVA training for the STS 41-G crew
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Jul 5, 1984

Preparations for Underwater EVA training for the STS 41-G crew

S84-36900 (29 June 1984) ---Astronauts Robert L. Crippen (right) and Jon A. McBride, crew commander and pilot,...

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NASA image: STS-31 MS Sullivan poses next to stowed EMU in OV-103's airlock
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 MS Sullivan poses next to stowed EMU in OV-103's airlock

STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Kathryn D. Sullivan poses for a picture before beginning extravehicular mobility unit...

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NASA image: Bright Arcing Loops
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Jun 27, 2016

Bright Arcing Loops

Several arcing loops rotated into view and swirled above an active region, which gave us a nice profile view of the...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: NASA STEREO Image
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Jun 24, 2016

Solar Highlights of 2016/2017: NASA STEREO Image

In the same way that two eyes give humans a three-dimensional perception of the world around us, the twin spacecraft...

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NASA image: STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Doff
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Mar 21, 2009

STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Doff

ISS018-E-041411 (21 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli (left), STS-119 pilot; and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Apollo XV Crew - Soil Samples Collection - Simulated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) - NM
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Jan 1, 1971

Apollo XV Crew - Soil Samples Collection - Simulated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) - NM

S71-23772 (11-12 March 1971) --- Two members of the prime crew of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission collect soil...

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NASA image: EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 to survey the HST solar array panels
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Feb 15, 1997

EVA 2 activity on Flight Day 5 to survey the HST solar array panels

STS082-719-002 (14 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Joseph R. Tanner (right) stands on the end of Discovery's Remote...

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NASA image: STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Doff
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Mar 21, 2009

STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Doff

ISS018-E-041435 (21 March 2009) --- Attired in his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit, astronaut Joseph...

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NASA image: Pettit and Bowersox complete EVA dry-run activities in the Airlock during Expedition Six
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Jan 13, 2003

Pettit and Bowersox complete EVA dry-run activities in the Airlock during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-18282 (13 January 2003) --- Astronauts Kenneth D. Bowersox (right) and Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six...

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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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