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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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Apr 12, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-1 Prime Crew Astronauts, John Young (in front) and Bob Crippen, are followed by...

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NASA image: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS
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Jun 19, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS

S117-E-08041 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, the International Space Station moves away...

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Mar 13, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip, STS-109 Mission Specialists James...

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NASA image: Crewmembers enter Soyuz TMA-11M Spacecraft
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May 13, 2014

Crewmembers enter Soyuz TMA-11M Spacecraft

ISS039-E-020769 (13 May 2013) --- Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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Mar 21, 2011

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At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Expedition 27 prime crew members participate in a...

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NASA image: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS
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Jun 19, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS

S117-E-08015 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, the International Space Station moves away from the...

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NASA image: iss059m260572059_NTV_VF_Expedition_59-60_Crew_Departure_For_Launchsite
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Mar 12, 2019

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Expedition 58 Crew Departs for Kazakh Launch Site Description: Expedition 59-60 Soyuz Commander Alexey Ovchinin of...

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NASA image: iss063m262880444_Expedition_64_Soyuz_MS_17_Launch_201014
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Oct 14, 2020

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Expedition 64 Crew Launches to the International Space Station Expedition 64 Soyuz Commander Sergey Ryzhikov of...

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NASA image: jsc2020m001395_NTV-VF_Expedition_64_Launch_201014
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Oct 14, 2020

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Expedition 64 Crew Launches to the International Space Station Expedition 64 Soyuz Commander Sergey Ryzhikov of...

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NASA image: Expedition 63 Crew Launches to the International Space Station
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Apr 9, 2020

Expedition 63 Crew Launches to the International Space Station

Expedition 63 Soyuz Commander Anatoly Ivanishin of Roscosmos and Flight Engineers Ivan Vagner of Roscosmos and Chris...

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May 30, 2000

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Members of the STS-101 crew gather with families and friends at Patrick Air Force Base before departure for Houston....

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May 30, 2000

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Members of the STS-101 crew gather with families and friends at Patrick Air Force Base before departure for Houston....

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Dec 16, 1998

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STS-88 Commander Robert D. Cabana (at microphone) speaks to the news media before the crew's departure at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0687
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May 29, 2000

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Members of the STS-101 crew gather with families and friends at Patrick Air Force Base before departure for Houston....

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May 30, 2000

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Members of the STS-101 crew gather with families and friends at Patrick Air Force Base before departure for Houston....

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May 30, 2000

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Members of the STS-101 crew gather with families and friends at Patrick Air Force Base before departure for Houston....

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0687
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May 29, 2000

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Members of the STS-101 crew gather with families and friends at Patrick Air Force Base before departure for Houston....

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 13, 2004

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Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao does the traditional door signing prior to his departure from the Cosmonaut...

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Dec 20, 2023

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iss070e043720 (Dec. 20, 2023) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter (at left) and the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-24...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0259
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Feb 23, 2000

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (left) joins Mission Specialist Janet...

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NASA image: STS-135_VMS
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Mar 2, 2011

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JSC2011-E-040243 (2 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, prepares for departure from...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0259
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Feb 23, 2000

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At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (left) joins Mission Specialist Janet...

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NASA image: iss070e043698
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Dec 20, 2023

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iss070e043698 (Dec. 20, 2023) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter (at left) and the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-24...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Crewmembers place Mission Patch in Node 1
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May 21, 2011

Expedition 27 Crewmembers place Mission Patch in Node 1

ISS027-E-035410 (21 May 2011) --- With just a few days remaining before their departure from the International Space...

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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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