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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: Fossum during EVA 1
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Jul 12, 2011

Fossum during EVA 1

S135-E-007639 (12 July 2011) --- This is a medium close-up view of NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight...

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NASA image: Exterior view of the ISS taken during a session of EVA
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Jul 12, 2011

Exterior view of the ISS taken during a session of EVA

ISS028-E-016231 (12 July 2011) --- This July 12 view shows the Cupola, backdropped against the darkness of space and...

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NASA image: Himalayan Mountain Range
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Apr 14, 1981

Himalayan Mountain Range

STS001-12-350 (12-14 April 1981) --- India and China, the Ladokh and Zaskar Ranges of the Great Himalaya are clearly...

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NASA image: Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA
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Nov 13, 1966

Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA

S66-62920 (13 Nov. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot of the Gemini-12 spaceflight, took this picture of...

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NASA image: Fossum during EVA 1
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Jul 12, 2011

Fossum during EVA 1

S135-E-007636 (12 July 2011) --- This is a medium close-up view of NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight...

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NASA image: Close-up view of set of tongs being used to pick up lunar samples
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Nov 19, 1969

Close-up view of set of tongs being used to pick up lunar samples

AS12-47-6932 (19 Nov. 1969) --- Close-up view of a set of tongs, an Apollo Lunar Hand Tool, being used by astronaut...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations taken during Expedition 8
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Dec 17, 2003

Crew Earth Observations taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-08767 (12 December 2003) --- This view featuring K-2 Mountain in Pakistan, the world’s second highest...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Bean drives core sample tube into lunar surface
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Nov 20, 1969

Astronaut Alan Bean drives core sample tube into lunar surface

AS12-49-7286 (20 Nov. 1969) --- Astronaut Alan L. Bean, lunar module pilot, drives a core sample tube into the lunar...

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NASA image: iss060e060238
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Sep 12, 2019

iss060e060238

iss060e060238 (Sept. 12, 2019) --- This nighttime view shows the port city of Xiamen on China's southeast coast as...

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NASA image: JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation
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Dec 19, 2016

JEMRMS Small Satellite Deployment Observation

iss050e017076 (12/19/2016) --- A view after Japanese Experiment Module Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS) Small...

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NASA image: FCF FBCE
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Dec 9, 2021

FCF FBCE

iss066e087939 (12/9/2021) --- A view of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF), used for the Flow Boiling and...

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NASA image: iss009e20648
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Aug 28, 2004

iss009e20648

ISS009-E-20648 (28 August 2004) --- This view of the eye of Hurricane Frances was photographed with a digital still...

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NASA image: iss009e20622
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Aug 28, 2004

iss009e20622

ISS009-E-20622 (28 August 2004) --- This oblique view of the Hurricane Frances was photographed with a digital still...

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NASA image: Swept Augmentor Wing Model Installed in the Ames 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Oct 27, 1998

Swept Augmentor Wing Model Installed in the Ames 40X80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

(11/12/1971) 3/4 rear view of swept 75% scale augmentor wing quest model being installed into the test section of...

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0203-39
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Jul 19, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0203-39

New renovated NASA Ames Research Center 12 foot Pressure Wind Tunnel, test section interior viewed from model...

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NASA image: KSC-20120209-PH-UK_pressSite_FigureA-4
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Apr 10, 1981

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Aerial view of Press Site on April 10, 1981, as media and others wait for the launch of STS-1, which was eventually...

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NASA image: Deployment of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) during STS 51-D mission
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Apr 12, 1985

Deployment of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) during STS 51-D mission

51D-32-013 (12 April 1985) --- A view of the Syncom IV (LEASAT) framed against a cloudy earth's surface after its...

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NASA image: Documentation of the external airlock interior with unstowed EMU suits
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Feb 12, 1997

Documentation of the external airlock interior with unstowed EMU suits

S82-E-5033 (12 Feb. 1997) --- Two Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMU), unoccupied and partially pressurized, in the...

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NASA image: Portrait views of STS-92 crewmember Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao smiling for the camera.
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Mar 7, 2017

Portrait views of STS-92 crewmember Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao smiling for the camera.

S92-E-5023 (12 October 2000) --- Electronic still camera's view features astronaut Leroy Chiao, mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Survey views of the Mir space station taken after undocking
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Feb 18, 1997

Survey views of the Mir space station taken after undocking

STS081-330-002 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- As seen from the Space Shuttle Atlantis, this 35mm frame affords a full view of...

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NASA image: Massachusetts, Cape Cod
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Apr 14, 1981

Massachusetts, Cape Cod

STS001-11-173 (12-14 April 1981) --- Space shuttle Columbia's view of Cape Cod, Boston, Plymouth, Glouster,...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 42 crew
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Dec 29, 2014

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 42 crew

ISS042E080610 (12/29/2014) --- One of the 7 wonders of the Earth, the Grand Canyon in the US West as viewed from the...

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NASA image: iss009e20633
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Aug 28, 2004

iss009e20633

ISS009-E-20633 (28 August 2004) --- This oblique view of the Hurricane Frances was photographed with a digital still...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 crewmembers shown in Apollo Lunar Module Mission Simulator
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Nov 4, 1969

Apollo 12 crewmembers shown in Apollo Lunar Module Mission Simulator

S69-56700 (22 Oct. 1969) --- A fish-eye lens view of astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. (on left), Apollo 12 commander,...

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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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