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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-3 MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC
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Mar 26, 1982

STS-3 MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC

Mission Control Activities during the STS-3 Mission, Day-4 with: Maj. Gen. James A. Abrahamson, Associate...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Jan 14, 2010

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2010-E-008591 (January 2010) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of...

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NASA image: PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-066406 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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NASA image: sts110-s-055
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Apr 19, 2002

sts110-s-055

STS110-S-055 (19 April 2002) --- With its drag chute gear deployed, the Space Shuttle Atlantis eases to a stop on...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

S82-39793 (11 Nov. 1982) --- The Satellite Business Systems (SBS-3) spacecraft springs from its protective ?cradle?...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Sep 20, 1979

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This Atlas/Centaur launch vehicle, carrying the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3, lifted off on September...

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1970

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This schematic details the third High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)-3. The HEAO-3's mission was to survey and...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King
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Sep 3, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn about Steven King, Lockheed Martin’s 3-D Artist. Steven and his team...

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NASA image: Lunar Module 3 attached to Saturn V third stage
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Mar 3, 1969

Lunar Module 3 attached to Saturn V third stage

AS09-19-2919 (3 March 1969) --- The Lunar Module (LM) "Spider", still attached to the Saturn V third (S-IVB) stage,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan L. Bean - Family - Houston, TX
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Jul 5, 1973

Astronaut Alan L. Bean - Family - Houston, TX

S73-31104 (17 July 1973) --- The wife and children of astronaut Alan L. Bean are photographed at their home near the...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Top view of the Lunar Module (LM) spacecraft from the Command Module (CM)
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Top view of the Lunar Module (LM) spacecraft from the Command Module (CM)

The Lunar Module (LM) 3 "Spider",still attached to the Saturn V third (S-IVB) stage,is photographed from the...

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NASA image: P1 truss seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

P1 truss seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6378 (3 August 2005) --- While perched on a Space Station truss, astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission...

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NASA image: P1 truss seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

P1 truss seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6370 (3 August 2005) --- While perched on a Space Station truss, astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission...

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NASA image: Tile survey taken during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Tile survey taken during EVA 3

S114-E-6376 (3 August 2005) --- A close-up view of a portion of the thermal protection tiles on Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Tile survey seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Tile survey seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6469 (3 August 2005) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery, docked to the Destiny laboratory of International Space...

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NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, lands at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California
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Dec 6, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, lands at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California

STS027-S-012 (6 Dec. 1988) --- A 70mm camera records the landing of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on Rogers Dry Lake...

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NASA image: Crewmember activities in the flight deck
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May 18, 1995

Crewmember activities in the flight deck

41B-07-230 (S84-27027) (3-11 February 1984) ---Astronaut Robert L. Gibson, 41-B pilot, reviews some teleprinter copy...

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NASA image: Noguchi and Robinson in Airlock
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Aug 3, 2005

Noguchi and Robinson in Airlock

S114-E-6925 (3 August 2005) --- Astronauts Soichi Noguchi (left) representing the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 4, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn project was approved on January 18, 1960 as a program of the highest national priority. The formal test...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 15, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn Project was approved on January 18, 1960 as a program of the highest national priority. The formal test...

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NASA image: Tile survey seen during EVA 3
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Aug 3, 2005

Tile survey seen during EVA 3

S114-E-6405 (3 August 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery’s underside nosecone thermal protection tiles are...

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NASA image: Noguchi and Robinson in Airlock
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Aug 3, 2005

Noguchi and Robinson in Airlock

S114-E-6924 (3 August 2005) --- Astronauts Soichi Noguchi (left) representing Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Endeavor during STS-113 approach to ISS during Expedition Five
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Nov 25, 2002

Endeavor during STS-113 approach to ISS during Expedition Five

ISS005-E-21470 (25 November 2002) --- The Space Shuttle Endeavour is backdropped over the Tasman Sea and Golden Bay...

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NASA image: Crew Training- STS-11 (RMS)
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Jun 14, 1983

Crew Training- STS-11 (RMS)

S83-33925 (14 June 1983) --- Astronaut Ronald E. McNair, one of NASA?s three 41-B mission specialists, participates...

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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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