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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: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Arrives Safely at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in California
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Mar 13, 2019

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Arrives Safely at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in California

After completing its cryogenic testing in NASA Johnson Space Center’s Chamber A, the optical and science segment of...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-108 Philippe Perrin
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Feb 20, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-108 Philippe Perrin

JSC2002-E-08243 (20 February 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, STS-111 mission specialist representing CNES, the...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-108 Philippe Perrin
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Feb 20, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-108 Philippe Perrin

JSC2002-E-08241 (20 February 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, STS-111 mission specialist representing CNES, the...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Cedric David, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Cedric David, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Cedric David is part of the science team behind the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT)...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Christine Gebara, Engineer on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Christine Gebara, Engineer on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Christine Gebara is part of the team building the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite,...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Marc Simard, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Marc Simard, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Marc Simard is part of the science team behind the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission,...

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NASA image: Perrin poses next to the MSG in the U.S. Laboratory during STS-111
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Jun 9, 2002

Perrin poses next to the MSG in the U.S. Laboratory during STS-111

STS111-318-017 (5-19 June 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, STS-111 mission specialist, floats near the...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Jean-Yves Le Gall, president of the French space agency, National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), tests a robotic...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Jean-Yves Le Gall, president of the French space agency, National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), tries virtual...

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NASA image: Perrin floats next to the MSG in the Destiny U.S. Lab during STS-111 UF-2 docked OPS
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Jun 9, 2002

Perrin floats next to the MSG in the Destiny U.S. Lab during STS-111 UF-2 docked OPS

STS111-E-5120 (9 June 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, STS-111 mission specialist, floats near the Microgravity...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1439
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Sep 25, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, at center facing camera, and Jean-Loup J.M. Chretien of the French...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1438
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Sep 25, 1997

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While a white room closeout crew member looks on, STS-86 Pilot Michael J. Bloomfield, at right, gets some assistance...

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NASA image: STS-111 & Expedition 4 Crew Return Ceremony
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Jun 24, 2002

STS-111 & Expedition 4 Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2002-E-26033 (21 June 2002) --- Astronaut Philippe Perrin, STS-111 mission specialist representing CNES, the...

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NASA image: SWOT: Impacting Communities for a Better Future
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Oct 27, 2022

SWOT: Impacting Communities for a Better Future

A new Earth science mission, led by NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), will...

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NASA image: STS-78 Crew Portrait
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Mar 28, 1996

STS-78 Crew Portrait

STS078-S-002 (April 1996) --- These seven crew members will spend 16 days aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia,...

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NASA image: Taxi and Expedition Three crews pose for a group photo in Zvezda during Expedition Three
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Oct 23, 2001

Taxi and Expedition Three crews pose for a group photo in Zvezda during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-7032 (23-31 October 2001) --- The Expedition Three crew (bottom) and the Soyuz Taxi crew assemble for a...

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NASA image: Taxi and Expedition Three crews pose for a group photo in Zvezda during Expedition Three
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Oct 23, 2001

Taxi and Expedition Three crews pose for a group photo in Zvezda during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-7039 (23-31 October 2001) --- The Expedition Three crew (bottom) and the Soyuz Taxi crew assemble for a...

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NASA image: Taxi and Expedition Three crews prepare for a group photo in Zvezda during Expedition Three
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Oct 23, 2001

Taxi and Expedition Three crews prepare for a group photo in Zvezda during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-7029 (23-31 October 2001) --- The Expedition Three crew (bottom) and the Soyuz Taxi crew assemble for a...

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NASA image: BDPU IFM, Favier and Kregel repair a short in the experiment's wires
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Jul 9, 1996

BDPU IFM, Favier and Kregel repair a short in the experiment's wires

STS078-397-010 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Payload specialist Jean-Jacques Favier, representing the French Space...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0847
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May 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Press Site auditorium, space agency officials participate in a media briefing...

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NASA image: SWOT Encapsulation
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Dec 8, 2022

SWOT Encapsulation

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the first half of the SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: SWOT Encapsulation
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Dec 8, 2022

SWOT Encapsulation

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the first half of the SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician assists as a crane is used to...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift the Surface Water...

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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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