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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: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

The Node 2 and other hardware undergoing processing for transport to the International Space Station are made...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

The Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel and Flight Engineer Ricky...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 Landing
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Sep 17, 2012

Expedition 32 Landing

The Soyuz TMA-04M spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 32 Commander Gennady Padalka of Russia, NASA Flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 19, 2012

Expedition 33 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 33 Flight Engineer Akihiko Hoshide of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) waves hello in a chair...

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May 31, 2019

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH CANADIAN STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

In the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), Mike Generale (background) talks to the media about the research...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

20140514_2BI6007 Expedition 38/39 Flight Engineer Mikhail Tyurin of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) is...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

The Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel and Flight Engineer Ricky...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2047
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is lowered into the transfer...

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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, seen here is the vertical stabilizer on the orbiter...

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Mar 17, 2020

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SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH TEXAS MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir discusses the Zero-G Oven with Michigan students
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Feb 19, 2020

NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir discusses the Zero-G Oven with Michigan students

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir of NASA discussed the...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel of NASA rests outside the Soyuz Capsule after he, Expedition 56 Flight Engineer...

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NASA image: Cosmonauts Budarin and Solovyev on flight deck
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Jul 10, 1995

Cosmonauts Budarin and Solovyev on flight deck

STS071-310-001 (27 June-7 July 1995) --- Cosmonauts Nikolai M. Budarin (left) and Anatoly Y. Solovyev are seen on...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing
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Sep 11, 2013

Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing

Russian search and rescue MI-8 helicopters are seen at the landing site of the Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft in a remote...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Landing
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Sep 15, 2011

Expedition 28 Landing

View out the window of the helicopter carrying Expedition 28 Flight Engineer Ron Garan from the Soyuz TMA-21 Capsule...

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Apr 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Ross Neubarth, with United Space Alliance, prepares...

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NASA image: Wakata and Hurley at SSRMS controls
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Jul 16, 2009

Wakata and Hurley at SSRMS controls

ISS020-E-021848 (18 July 2009) --- Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata (right),...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

The Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel and Flight Engineer Ricky...

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NASA image: Expedition 35 Landing
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May 14, 2013

Expedition 35 Landing

Expedition 35 NASA Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn is interviewed by NASA Pulic Affairs Officer Josh Byerly for NASA...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

In the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF), Charles J. Precourt, deputy manager of NASA's International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1518
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, Return to Flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

The Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel and Flight Engineer Ricky...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

A Russian Search and Rescue AN-12 aircraft takes off from the Zhezkazgan Airport in Kazakhstan in support of the...

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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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