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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: SpaceX CCP Crew-10 Astronaut Walkout Outside O&C
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Mar 12, 2025

SpaceX CCP Crew-10 Astronaut Walkout Outside O&C

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 crew members wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong...

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Sep 4, 2000

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STS-106 Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt waves to onlookers as he arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. He and...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Launch Day
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Oct 11, 2008

Expedition 18 Launch Day

Expedition 18 Commander Michael Fincke waves goodbye to family and friends from the bus that will take him and...

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NASA image: InSight Rollout to Pad
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Apr 23, 2018

InSight Rollout to Pad

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift NASA's Interior...

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NASA image: STS-109 Linnehan during EVA
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Mar 4, 2002

STS-109 Linnehan during EVA

STS109-E-5236 (4 March 2002) --- Astronauts Richard M. (Rick) Linnehan, mission specialist, waves to crewmates...

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NASA image: InSight Lift & Mate
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Apr 23, 2018

InSight Lift & Mate

At Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers position NASA's...

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Nov 26, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-108 Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani waves as he undergoes final suit check before...

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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095974 (July 16, 2017) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 52-53...

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Sep 4, 2000

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STS-106 Mission Specialist Richard A. Mastracchio waves at the camera upon his arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Survey of the ISS during flyaround
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Aug 6, 2005

Survey of the ISS during flyaround

S114-E-7266 (6 August 2005) --- The Space Station Remote Manipulator System arm or Canadarm2 appears to be waving...

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May 14, 2000

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STS-101 Mission Specialist Yuri Usachev waves on his arrival KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet...

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Jan 16, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Commander Rick Husband waves during suitup for launch on mission...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0628
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May 14, 2000

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STS-101 Mission Specialist Yuri Usachev waves on his arrival KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet...

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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During opening ceremonies for the 40th anniversary celebration of American...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Preflight
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Dec 17, 2017

Expedition 54 Preflight

Expedition 54 flight engineer Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), left, Soyuz...

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NASA image: Starburst galaxy Messier 94
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Oct 19, 2015

Starburst galaxy Messier 94

This image shows the galaxy Messier 94, which lies in the small northern constellation of the Hunting Dogs, about 16...

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NASA image: View of Anderson during a session of EVA on Expedition 15
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Jul 23, 2007

View of Anderson during a session of EVA on Expedition 15

ISS015-E-19114 (23 July 2007) --- Astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, waves to the camera while...

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NASA image: NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Astronaut Walkout
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Astronaut Walkout

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams wave goodbye to friends and family upon...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Day Max Brewer Bridge Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Day Max Brewer Bridge Activities

A young child dressed in an astronaut spacesuit is one of the spectators gathering on the Max Brewer Bridge in...

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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The sun casts diamond-bright light over space shuttle Atlantis under the mate/demate device...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Suit Pressure Check
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Oct 11, 2008

Expedition 18 Suit Pressure Check

Expedition 18 Commander Michael Fincke waves hello to his family as he and Expedition 18 Flight Engineer Yuri V....

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NASA image: Robotics EP Payloads
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Sep 24, 2009

Robotics EP Payloads

ISS020-E-041981 (24 Sept. 2009) --- The exterior of the Japanese Kibo complex of the International Space Station and...

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Apr 23, 2000

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STS-101 Commander James D. Halsell Jr. waves as he stands with his wife Kathy during a meeting of the STS-101 crew...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Live Launch Coverage
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Aug 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Live Launch Coverage

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 crew members Jasmin Moghbeli, Andreas Mogensen, Satoshi Furukawa, and Konstantin Borisov wave...

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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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