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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: Expedition 26 Prelaunch
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Dec 15, 2010

Expedition 26 Prelaunch

NASA Expedition 26 NASA Flight Engineer Catherine Coleman, center, is seen receiving the traditional blessing from a...

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NASA image: Astronauts & cosmonauts sign Gagarin's diary
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Feb 22, 1995

Astronauts & cosmonauts sign Gagarin's diary

S95-04324 (22 March 1995) --- In keeping with Russian tradition, astronaut Norman E. Thagard (left), guest...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0428
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Mar 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Frank Culbertson stands next to the cherry laurel tree he has dedicated and...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Russian Orthodox Priest Father Sergei performs the traditional crew blessing on Expedition 65 Russian cosmonaut...

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NASA image: Opening the hatch and welcome ceremony in the Mir Space Station
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Mar 24, 1996

Opening the hatch and welcome ceremony in the Mir Space Station

STS076-344-013 (24 March 1996)--- Continuing an in-space tradition, astronaut Kevin P. Chilton (right), mission...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1645
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Oct 31, 2001

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- EXPEDITION FOUR CREW PORTRAIT -- (ISS04-5-002) -- Expedition Four crew...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Preflight
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Jun 7, 2011

Expedition 28 Preflight

Expedition 28 JAXA (Japanase Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Flight Engineer Satoshi Furukawa performs...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch Day
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Oct 18, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch Day

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale receives the traditional prelaunch blessing from a...

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NASA image: Expedition 4 crew portrait
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Oct 1, 2001

Expedition 4 crew portrait

ISS004-S-002 (October 2001) --- Expedition Four crew members take a break from training for their scheduled upcoming...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 3, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 prime crew member Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos waters a tree bearing his name while crew mates NASA...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Red Square Visit
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Sep 24, 2020

Expedition 64 Red Square Visit

Expedition 64 prime crew members, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, left, Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov of Roscosmos,...

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NASA image: Skvortsov and Noguchi with Matroshka-2 Kibo Hardware
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May 4, 2010

Skvortsov and Noguchi with Matroshka-2 Kibo Hardware

ISS023-E-031576 (4 May 2010) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei performs the traditional door signing at the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy receives the traditional blessing outside the Cosmonaut Hotel prior...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up
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Mar 3, 2024

SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up

After suit-up and final fit checks, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts participate in a traditional game of cards...

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NASA image: 100 Days in Space
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Feb 25, 2017

100 Days in Space

iss050e052717 (02/25/2017) --- Astronauts and cosmonaut aboard the International Space Station celebrate 100 days in...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Landing
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Apr 27, 2012

Expedition 30 Landing

Expedition 30 Flight Engineer Anatoly Ivanishin is seen in a gift of traditional Kazakhstan dress during a welcome...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Preflight
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Oct 14, 2020

Expedition 64 Preflight

Expedition 64 NASA astronaut Kate Rubins performs the traditional door signing at the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to...

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NASA image: STS-39 DISCOVERY ORBITER VEHICLE(OV)-103 - CREW MEMBERS PORTRAIT
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Nov 20, 1990

STS-39 DISCOVERY ORBITER VEHICLE(OV)-103 - CREW MEMBERS PORTRAIT

S90-52756 (December 1990) --- NASA's STS-39 crew members, wearing their partial pressure launch and entry suits,...

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NASA image: STS-43 crewmembers pose for onorbit (in space) portrait on OV-104's middeck
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Aug 11, 1991

STS-43 crewmembers pose for onorbit (in space) portrait on OV-104's middeck

STS043-40-029 (2-11 Aug 1991) --- The five crewmembers on NASA's STS-43 mission pose for the traditional in-flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Red Square Visit
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Sep 24, 2020

Expedition 64 Red Square Visit

Expedition 64 prime crew members, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, left, Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov of Roscosmos,...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Preflight
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Jun 7, 2011

Expedition 28 Preflight

Expedition 28 NASA Flight Engineer Mike Fossum performs the traditional door signing Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at the...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Preflight
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Oct 7, 2020

Expedition 64 Preflight

Expedition 64 NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, left, and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, center, and Sergey...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Postflight
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Dec 15, 2011

Expedition 29 Postflight

Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum, left, Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Russian...

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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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