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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-102 crew egress training in building 9
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Aug 3, 2000

STS-102 crew egress training in building 9

JSC2000-05551 (3 August 2000) --- Four astronauts, who comprise the core crew for STS-102, listen to a launch and...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc566
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Apr 4, 1997

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STS-83 Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris gives a thumbs-up as he is assisted into his launch/entry suit in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Prelaunch
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Dec 15, 2010

Expedition 26 Prelaunch

Expedition 26 European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli has his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked, while...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Day, Crew Suit-Up and Walkout

From left, Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen from the CSA (Canadian...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 State Commission Meeting
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 State Commission Meeting

Expedition 51 prime crew members, Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA, left, and Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Press Conference
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Press Conference

Expedition 51 prime crew members, Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA, left, and Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Press Conference
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Press Conference

Expedition 51 prime crew members, Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA, left, and Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin...

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NASA image: View of Commemorative Plaque for ASTP
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Jul 1, 1975

View of Commemorative Plaque for ASTP

S75-26927 (July 1975) --- A close-up view of the Commemorative Plaque for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. Two plaques...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC856
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May 24, 1997

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Astronaut and recent Mir 23 crew member Jerry M. Linenger, standing, reunites with his wife, Kathryn, and their...

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NASA image:  Artemis II Crew Zap The Wall and Patch at Walkout
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Mar 30, 2026

Artemis II Crew Zap The Wall and Patch at Walkout

NASA’s Artemis II mission insignia is placed with other mission insignias on the wall the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image:  Artemis II Crew Zap The Wall and Patch at Walkout
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Mar 30, 2026

Artemis II Crew Zap The Wall and Patch at Walkout

NASA’s Artemis II mission insignia is placed with other mission insignias on the wall of the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image:  Artemis II Crew Zap The Wall and Patch at Walkout
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Mar 30, 2026

Artemis II Crew Zap The Wall and Patch at Walkout

NASA’s Artemis II mission insignia is placed on the door underneath other mission insignias on the outside door the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032085 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) in space shuttle...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Returns to Houston
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Crew Returns to Houston

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, gives a thumbs up as the Artemis II crew arrives backstage during...

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NASA image: STS-124 crew walkout to van
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Jun 26, 2008

STS-124 crew walkout to van

STS124-S-005 (31 May 2008) --- After suiting up, the STS-124 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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Feb 7, 2008

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STS122-S-006 (7 Feb. 2008) --- After suiting up, the STS-122 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: STS-122 crew leave the Operations and Checkout bldg at KSC
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Feb 7, 2008

STS-122 crew leave the Operations and Checkout bldg at KSC

STS122-S-014 (7 Feb. 2008) --- After suiting up, the STS-122 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training
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Sep 15, 2009

STS-131 & Expedition 22 crew during ISS/STS Emergency Scene Training

JSC2009-E-207903 (15 Sept. 2009) --- STS-131 and Expedition 22/23 crew members participate in a joint training...

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NASA image: sts127-s-005
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Jul 17, 2009

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STS127-S-005 (15 July 2009) --- After suiting up, the STS-127 crew members exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00225
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Jul 26, 2005

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After two-and-a-half years, Space Shuttle Discovery roared into Earth orbit on NASA's long-awaited Return to Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3353
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Aug 19, 2013

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HOUSTON -- JSC-2013-E076055 -- The Boeing Company's Director of Crew and Mission Operations Chris Ferguson explains...

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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery moves up the ramp to the top of Launch Pad 39B. The early...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0300
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Feb 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery moves up the ramp to the top of Launch Pad 39B. The early...

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NASA image: STS-131 Crew Walkout at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
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Apr 5, 2010

STS-131 Crew Walkout at Kennedy Space Center (KSC)

STS131-S-006 (5 April 2010) --- After suiting up, the STS-131 crew members exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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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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