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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: Astronaut Story Musgrave in payload bay during EVA
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronaut Story Musgrave in payload bay during EVA

STS061-65-009 (2-13 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman is reflected in the helmet visor of F. Story Musgrave...

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Jun 25, 2009

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PHOTO DATE: 06-25-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: JAXA veteran astronaut and Expedition 22 crew member Soichi...

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Jun 25, 2009

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PHOTO DATE: 06-25-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: JAXA veteran astronaut and Expedition 22 crew member Soichi...

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Jun 25, 2009

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PHOTO DATE: 06-25-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: JAXA veteran astronaut and Expedition 22 crew member Soichi...

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NASA image: Down to Earth - S2:E1 | Changing Your Perspective
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Apr 20, 2022

Down to Earth - S2:E1 | Changing Your Perspective

In this episode of Down to Earth, veteran astronaut Sunita 'Suni' Williams sits down with environmental studies...

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Oct 5, 2021

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iss065e441937 (Oct. 5, 2021) --- The Soyuz MS-19 crew ship carrying three Russian crew members approaches the...

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NASA image: STS-2 backup Crewmen Lousma and Fullerton in the bldg 5 Shuttle simulator
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Sep 11, 1981

STS-2 backup Crewmen Lousma and Fullerton in the bldg 5 Shuttle simulator

S81-36714 (14 Nov. 1981) --- These two veteran astronauts were named today as the official prime crew members of...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Bruce Yost of NASA's Ames Research Center discusses a small satellite, known as PhoneSat,...

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NASA image: Grunsfeld in the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck
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May 12, 2009

Grunsfeld in the Shuttle Atlantis Middeck

S125-E-006501 (12 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, mission specialist, helps with unpacking chores on...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC

STS031-S-074 (24 April 1990) --- A low-angle view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Discovery are a crew...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ron Diftler of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston demonstrates the leg movements of...

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NASA image: Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion
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Jul 19, 2009

Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion

Veteran journalist Nick Clooney, seated left, moderated a panel discussion with Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, far...

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NASA image: Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion
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Jul 19, 2009

Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion

Veteran journalist Nick Clooney, center, moderated a panel discussion with Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, far...

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Jun 1, 2007

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ISS016-S-002A (June 2007) ---This crew portrait shows astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, with...

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Dec 4, 2017

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iss053e303563 (Dec. 4, 2017) --- Expedition 52-53 crew members (from left) Paolo Nespoli, Sergey Ryazanskiy and...

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NASA image: Cardinal Muscle: jsc2021e031155
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Jul 22, 2021

Cardinal Muscle: jsc2021e031155

jsc2021e031155 (7/22/2021) --- A photo of postdoctoral fellow, Mahdis Shyan, PhD, exchanging the media of the...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom Mission 4 approaches the International Space Station
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Jun 26, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom Mission 4 approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0249606 (June 26, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew from Axiom...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students gather to watch as a DARwin-OP miniature humanoid robot from Virginia Tech Robotics...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 Commander Kelly on the Flight Deck
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May 16, 2011

View of STS-134 Commander Kelly on the Flight Deck

S134-E-005608 (16 May 2011) --- Astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, gets down to work soon after Endeavour...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

Items are seen at the Space Shuttle Challenger memorial on National Wreaths Across America Day at Arlington National...

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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Some veteran space shuttle fliers sign autographs and talk with shuttle workers and their...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1

S125-E-007225 (14 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld performs work on the Hubble Space Telescope as the first of...

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Mar 19, 2022

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iss066e173447 (March 19, 2022) --- The Soyuz MS-21 crew ship is pictured the day after docking to the Prichal module...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS031-S-064 (24 April 1990) --- A horizontal view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Space Shuttle...

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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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