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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: iss049e040733
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Oct 19, 2016

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ISS049e040733 (10/19/2016) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins is pictured inside of the Soyuz MS-01 spacecraft while...

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NASA image: iss058e027550
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Mar 3, 2019

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iss058e027550 (March 4, 2019) --- The uncrewed SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is the first Commercial Crew vehicle to...

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NASA image: Kononenko during Motocard Experiment
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Oct 28, 2015

Kononenko during Motocard Experiment

iss045e082560 (10/28/2015) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, wearing a harness and electrodes, is photographed...

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NASA image: Struktura Experiment Operations
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Jul 19, 2016

Struktura Experiment Operations

iss048e038166 (7/19/2016) --- Photographic documentation of the Luch-2M Unit for the Struktura-Luch-2M...

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NASA image: Struktura Experiment Operations
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Jul 19, 2016

Struktura Experiment Operations

iss048e038163 (7/17/2016) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin displays Luch-2M Multipurpose Crystallization...

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NASA image: Kopra during ISS Emergency Descent Training
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Mar 9, 2016

Kopra during ISS Emergency Descent Training

ISS047e004413 (03/09/2016) --- Expedition 47 Commander NASA astronaut Tim Kopra is seen here working on a Laptop in...

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NASA image: Kononenko during Motocard Experiment
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Oct 28, 2015

Kononenko during Motocard Experiment

iss045e082558 (10/28/2015) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, wearing a harness and electrodes, is photographed...

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NASA image: Struktura-Luch-2M (Structure-Beam-2M)
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Jun 17, 2016

Struktura-Luch-2M (Structure-Beam-2M)

iss047e154711 (6/17/2016) --- Photographic documentation of Luch-2M Multipurpose Crystallization Cassette (УБК)...

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NASA image: Vizir Experiment Hardware
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Jun 27, 2016

Vizir Experiment Hardware

iss048e014043 (6/27/2016) --- Photo documentation of Photo Image Coordinate Reference System (СКПФ-У) hardware in...

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Jul 16, 2016

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ISS048e026760 (07/16/2016) --- NASA astronaut Jeff Williams (right) gets a haircut aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Cygnus cargo vehicle approaching the ISS for capture by the SSRMS
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Mar 26, 2016

Cygnus cargo vehicle approaching the ISS for capture by the SSRMS

iss047e155876 (March 26, 2016) --- Orbital ATK's Cygnus resupply ship slowly maneuvers its way toward the...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00232
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Aug 9, 2005

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COMMENTATOR: Landing gears down and locked --- main gear touchdown --- drag chute deploy -- nose gear touchdown and...

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NASA image: STS-62 Preflight training in Crew Compartment Trainer (CCT) in bldg 9A
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Nov 1, 1993

STS-62 Preflight training in Crew Compartment Trainer (CCT) in bldg 9A

S93-48462 (5 Nov. 1993) --- Astronaut Charles D. (Sam) Gemar, wearing a partial pressure launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, official crew portrait
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Aug 27, 1999

STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, official crew portrait

STS048-S-002 (August 1991) --- These five astronauts have been assigned to NASA's mission, scheduled for September....

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NASA image: Experiments to the Space Station (EXPRESS)  Rack 4
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Jul 4, 2002

Experiments to the Space Station (EXPRESS) Rack 4

iss005e06720 (7/4/2002) --- Front view of Express Rack 4 in the U.S. Laboratory / Destiny taken during Expedition...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 12, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-48 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on September 12, 1991 at 7:11:04 pm. Five astronauts...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2894
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Apr 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Astronaut Kay Hire and former NASA Astronauts Sam Durrance and Bob Springer take a...

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NASA image: Energy Action Day
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Oct 25, 2017

Energy Action Day

Anuj Chokshi of FPL, center, speaks during the Energy Action Day employee event held in NASA Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: Earth Observation - Texas Wildfire
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Jun 19, 2011

Earth Observation - Texas Wildfire

ISS028-E-008377 (21 June 2011) --- One of the Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0854
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- State Education Commissioner Charlie Crist (front left) and astronaut Sam Durrance...

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NASA image: GT-12 - EARTH SKY
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Nov 14, 1966

GT-12 - EARTH SKY

S66-63030 (14 Nov. 1966) --- Gulf Coast area from Matagorda Bay, Texas, to Vermillion Bay, Louisiana, looking east,...

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NASA image: STS-48 crew poses for onboard (inflight) portrait on OV-103's middeck
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Sep 15, 1991

STS-48 crew poses for onboard (inflight) portrait on OV-103's middeck

STS048-21-04 (15 Sept 1991) --- The five astronauts pose on the Space Shuttle Discovery's middeck for the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0850
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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- State Education Commissioner Charlie Crist (right) talks to students from Ronald...

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NASA image: Liftoff of STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia as seen from STA
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Mar 4, 1994

Liftoff of STS-62 Space Shuttle Columbia as seen from STA

STS062-S-061 (4 March 1994) --- An aerial view of early stages of the sixteenth launch of Space Shuttle Columbia was...

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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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