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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: iss068e053748
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Feb 14, 2023

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iss068e053748 (Feb. 14, 2023) --- At lower left, the city of Adana, Turkey, rests on the banks of the Seyhan Dam...

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NASA image: jsc2024e061943
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Apr 10, 2024

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jsc2024e061943 (4/10/2024) --- The COronal Diagnostic EXperiment (CODEX) instrument rests inside a clean facility at...

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NASA image: The Leonardo MPLM stowed in the orbiter payload bay
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Mar 10, 2001

The Leonardo MPLM stowed in the orbiter payload bay

STS102-E-5095 (10 March 2001) --- The Leonardo Multi Purpose Logistics Module rests in Discovery's payload bay in...

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NASA image: Commander Truly and Mission Specialist (MS) Bluford sleep on middeck
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Sep 5, 1983

Commander Truly and Mission Specialist (MS) Bluford sleep on middeck

STS008-04-104 (13 Sept 1983) --- Richard H. Truly, crew commander; and Guion S. Bluford, mission specialist, merely...

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NASA image: STS-125 Pilot Gregory C. Johnson on the Flight Deck
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May 19, 2009

STS-125 Pilot Gregory C. Johnson on the Flight Deck

S125-E-012366 (20 May 2009) --- Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, rests in his sleeping bag on the flight...

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NASA image: Arnold in Cupola
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Mar 24, 2018

Arnold in Cupola

iss055e004444 (March 24, 2018) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 55 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold rests inside the...

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-02208
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May 13, 2010

GRC-2014-C-02208

The flowering tree was photographed in front of the 10x10 SWT Air Dryer Building. In Adobe Photoshop, the magenta...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew
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Oct 8, 2021

Earth observation taken by Expedition 65 crew

iss065e444007 (Oct. 8, 2021) --- Heaven Lake rests in the crater of the active volcano Paektu Mountain that lies on...

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NASA image: Sellers in sleeping bag on the MDDK during STS-132
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May 17, 2010

Sellers in sleeping bag on the MDDK during STS-132

S132-E-007710 (17 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Piers Sellers, STS-132 mission specialist, rests in his sleeping bag...

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NASA image: KSC-93pc-780
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Jun 15, 1993

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An alligator rests on the bank of a creek in Kennedy Space Center. Alligators are...

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NASA image: iss065e148861
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Jun 28, 2021

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iss065e148861 (June 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough rests inside the...

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NASA image: Ejecta from Vesta Snowman Craters
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Nov 21, 2011

Ejecta from Vesta Snowman Craters

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows ejecta from two of the large Snowman craters on the left of the image....

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NASA image: Home in Sight
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Apr 5, 2026

Home in Sight

art002e024014 (April 4, 2026) - A thin arc glowing in the darkness of space. Sunlight traces the curves of the ocean...

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria smiles through the helmet of his EMU during preparations for STS-113 EVA 1 in the Quest A/L
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Nov 26, 2002

Lopez-Alegria smiles through the helmet of his EMU during preparations for STS-113 EVA 1 in the Quest A/L

STS113-360-030 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, STS-113 mission specialist, attired in his...

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NASA image: EVA Prep OPS - MS Lopez-Alegria donned in EMU for first EVA during STS-113
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Nov 26, 2002

EVA Prep OPS - MS Lopez-Alegria donned in EMU for first EVA during STS-113

STS113-E-05159 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria completes final touches on his...

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NASA image: EVA Prep OPS - PLT Lockhart assists MS Lopez-Alegria with EMU Helmet during STS-113
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Nov 26, 2002

EVA Prep OPS - PLT Lockhart assists MS Lopez-Alegria with EMU Helmet during STS-113

STS113-E-05153 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut Paul S. Lockhart, pilot, assists astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria...

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NASA image: ARTIST CONCEPT - SURVEYOR III - OCEAN OF STORM
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Oct 23, 1969

ARTIST CONCEPT - SURVEYOR III - OCEAN OF STORM

S69-55553 (October 1969) --- Ryan Aeronautical Company artist's concept depicting a close-up view of Surveyor 3...

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NASA image: Ernutet Crater - Enhanced Color
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Feb 16, 2017

Ernutet Crater - Enhanced Color

This enhanced color composite image, made with data from the framing camera aboard NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows the...

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NASA image: NISAR Testing
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Oct 13, 2021

NISAR Testing

Part of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite rests in a thermal vacuum chamber – meant to mimic...

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NASA image: View Apollo 11 Lunar Module as it rested on lunar surface
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Jul 20, 1969

View Apollo 11 Lunar Module as it rested on lunar surface

AS11-40-5927 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, prepares to deploy the Early...

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NASA image: The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a safe landing August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a safe landing August 9, 2005

The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after...

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NASA image: The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a safe landing August 9, 2005
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Aug 9, 2005

The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a safe landing August 9, 2005

The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, after...

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NASA image: MS2 Megan McArthur sleeps on the Middeck
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May 19, 2009

MS2 Megan McArthur sleeps on the Middeck

S125-E-011487 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist, rests in her sleeping bag,...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken during the STS-41G mission
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Jun 25, 2009

Earth Observation taken during the STS-41G mission

41G-121-138 (5-13 Oct 1984) --- A view of the Earth's horizon featuring France and England. The Strait of Dover and...

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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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