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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: 2016 Was the Warmest Year on Record
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Jan 18, 2017

2016 Was the Warmest Year on Record

2016 was the hottest year on record, continuing a decades-long warming trend. Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute...

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NASA image: Celebrating 50 Years of Apollo 9 - 'A Hell of a Ride'
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Mar 3, 2019

Celebrating 50 Years of Apollo 9 - 'A Hell of a Ride'

50 years ago, we tested the capabilities of our Moon landing spacecraft in Earth’s orbit. Commander James McDivitt,...

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NASA image: View of the approaching space shuttle Atlantis
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May 1, 1997

View of the approaching space shuttle Atlantis

NASA5-301-029 (May 1997) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis is seen from the point of view of Russia’s Mir Space...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-0610
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Apr 24, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia on Pad 39A 'watches' the picture-perfect ascent of sister...

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NASA image: STS-132 Atlantis after Undocking
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May 23, 2010

STS-132 Atlantis after Undocking

ISS023-E-051287 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23...

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NASA image: Fly around view of ISS
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Mar 7, 2011

Fly around view of ISS

S133-E-010422 (7 March 2011) --- The International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 6, 2016

UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.

Test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level 2 (TCL2) at Reno-Stead...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

A test version of Orion's forward bay cover is loaded onto the Navy's USS Anchorage in preparation for testing Orion...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking
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Jun 11, 2008

View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124-E-009973 (11 June 2008) --- The International Space Station is seen from Space Shuttle Discovery as the two...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 7, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-032262 (7 March 2011) --- The space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space Station as the...

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NASA image: View of ISS after STS-126 Undocking
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Nov 28, 2008

View of ISS after STS-126 Undocking

S126-E-014798 (28 Nov. 2008) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth and the blackness of space, the International Space...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis taken from the ISS
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Nov 25, 2009

View of Atlantis taken from the ISS

ISS021-E-032920 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Seen over the Mediterranean Sea, near the Algerian coast, the space shuttle...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong

NASA’s all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, arrives at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking
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Sep 8, 2009

ISS Overall View after STS-128 Undocking

S128-E-010004 (8 Sept. 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the International Space Station is...

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NASA image: UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 6, 2016

UTM Technical Capabilities Level 2 (TLC2) Test at Reno-Stead Airport.

Test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level 2 (TCL2) at Reno-Stead...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0523
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 crew members look at the...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00126
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Apr 28, 2006

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After a successful spacecraft separation, CloudSat joins CALIPSO in orbital formation with three other Earth...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround
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May 30, 2011

View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround

S134-E-010687 (29 May 2011) --- A close-up view of the newly-attached Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 State Commission
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Sep 28, 2009

Expedition 21 State Commission

Expedition 21 Backup Flight Engineer Shannon Walker stands as she is recognized during the State Commission meeting...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 7, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-032249 (7 March 2011) --- The space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space Station as the...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Heat Shield Testing
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Sep 22, 2017

Boeing CST-100 Heat Shield Testing

A Starliner structural test article at Boeing's Huntington Beach Facility in California, where the spacecraft,...

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NASA image: X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong
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Oct 2, 2019

X-57 Mod II Vehicle Arrives at NASA Armstrong

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell, in its Mod II configuration, arrives at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: STS-132 Atlantis Payload Bay after Undocking
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May 23, 2010

STS-132 Atlantis Payload Bay after Undocking

ISS023-E-051336 (23 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 23...

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NASA image: View of MS Stott taking photos on the Atlantis Flight Deck
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Nov 25, 2009

View of MS Stott taking photos on the Atlantis Flight Deck

S129-E-009312 (25 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Nicole Stott, STS-129 mission specialist, looks through one of Atlantis'...

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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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