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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: Payload Bay and OBSS on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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May 23, 2010

Payload Bay and OBSS on STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S132-E-012289 (23 May 2010) --- The International Space Station (center) appears very small from the point of view...

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NASA image: Dramatic Dione
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Mar 12, 2018

Dramatic Dione

Cassini captured this striking view of Saturn's moon Dione on July 23, 2012. Dione is about 698 miles (1,123...

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NASA image: Mars Orbiter Sees Curiosity Rover in Artist Drive
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Apr 22, 2015

Mars Orbiter Sees Curiosity Rover in Artist Drive

A view from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on April 8, 2015, catches sight of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover...

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NASA image: Over Saturn Turbulent North
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Dec 6, 2016

Over Saturn Turbulent North

This view from NASA's Cassini spacecraft was obtained about half a day before its first close pass by the outer...

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NASA image: jsc2012e030007
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Feb 17, 2012

jsc2012e030007

jsc2012e030007 (2-23-2012) --- The High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) development team. The HDEV experiment places...

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NASA image: The Halo
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Dec 23, 2013

The Halo

NASA's Cassini spacecraft looks towards the dark side of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, capturing the blue halo...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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Apr 23, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e034778 (April 23, 2019) --- This view of the eastern coast of the United States looks from (bottom left to...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 crew prepares to participate in Countdown Demonstration Test
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Feb 23, 1969

Apollo 9 crew prepares to participate in Countdown Demonstration Test

S69-25488 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Interior view of the White Room at Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 144
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Aug 5, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 144

This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft features Liber Crater (14 miles, 23 kilometers wide) in Ceres' northern...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Apr 7, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-020004 (7 April 2010) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Discovery, including the three...

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NASA image: Orbiter Endeavour's PLB backdropped by illuminated edge of Earth's limb during STS-113
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Dec 6, 2002

Orbiter Endeavour's PLB backdropped by illuminated edge of Earth's limb during STS-113

STS113-347-003 (23 November – 7 December 2002) --- View of the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s payload bay...

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NASA image: Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Feb 23, 1969

Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S69-25879 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Nighttime view of the 363-feet-high Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: The International Space Station above the Mediterranean Sea
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Sep 23, 2025

The International Space Station above the Mediterranean Sea

iss073e0767188 (Sept. 23, 2025) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo craft is pictured installed to the Unity...

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NASA image: iss071e040346
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Apr 23, 2024

iss071e040346

iss071e040346 (4/23/2024) ---A view aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the Higher Orbits Multi...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041581 (16 May 2010) --- This close-up view of the vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system (OMS)...

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NASA image: Firing Room 2 in Launch Control Center at KSC during Apollo 9 countdown test
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Feb 23, 1969

Firing Room 2 in Launch Control Center at KSC during Apollo 9 countdown test

S69-25880 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Overall view of Firing Room 2 in the Launch Control Center, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Swearing In All Hands
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Apr 23, 2018

NASA Administrator Swearing In All Hands

In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, employees attend a viewing of the swearing in...

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NASA image: CommuBioS Payload Enclosure
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Aug 23, 2019

CommuBioS Payload Enclosure

jsc2019e052824 (8/23/2019) --- Preflight view of the CommuBioS Payload Enclosure. Complex Micro(?)-Biological System...

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NASA image: sts093-s-015
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Jul 28, 1999

sts093-s-015

STS093-(S)-015 (28 July 1999) --- Following the landing of the Space Shuttle Columbia on July 27, 1999, this medium...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Apr 7, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-020003 (7 April 2010) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Discovery, including the three...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041570 (16 May 2010) --- This view of crew cabin and forward payload bay of the space shuttle Atlantis was...

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton reviews FDF and TAGS printout on forward flight deck
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Mar 30, 1982

Pilot Fullerton reviews FDF and TAGS printout on forward flight deck

STS003-23-180 (22-30 March 1982) --- Astronaut Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, wearing communications kit assembly...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 16, 2003

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, photographed this view of a surface tension...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041593 (16 May 2010) --- This view of crew cabin of the space shuttle Atlantis was provided by an...

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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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