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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: View of the INSAT/PAM-D being deployed
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Aug 30, 1983

View of the INSAT/PAM-D being deployed

STS008-49-1724 (31 Aug 1983) --- The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) is about to clear the vertical stabilizer of...

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NASA image: Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during servicing of HST
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronauts Musgrave and Hoffman during servicing of HST

STS061-98-050 (9 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, anchored on the end of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: STS-40 crewmembers, working in SLS-1 module, conduct Experiment No. 072
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 crewmembers, working in SLS-1 module, conduct Experiment No. 072

STS040-211-020 (5-14 June 1991) --- Vestibular experiment activities were captured onboard Columbia's Spacelab Life...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin egresses lunar module on lunar surface
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin egresses lunar module on lunar surface

AS11-40-5863 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed egressing the...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise
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Feb 4, 1970

Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise

S70-27036 (4 Feb. 1970) --- Two crew men of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission simulate lunar surface...

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NASA image: View of the INSAT/PAM-D being deployed
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Aug 30, 1983

View of the INSAT/PAM-D being deployed

STS008-49-1722 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) is about to clear the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Astronaut David Scott on slope of Hadley Delta during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-85-11451 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut David R. Scott, mission commander, performs a task at the Lunar Roving...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 astronauts participate in walk-through of EVA timeline at KSC
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Jan 28, 1970

Apollo 13 astronauts participate in walk-through of EVA timeline at KSC

S70-29672 (28 Jan. 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: STS-57 crewmembers work inside the SPACEHAB-01 module aboard OV-105
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Jun 27, 1993

STS-57 crewmembers work inside the SPACEHAB-01 module aboard OV-105

STS057-39-001 (27 June 1993) --- This high angle shot inside the SPACEHAB module, onboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronauts Scott and Irwin shown on Lunar Roving Vehicle at KSC
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Jun 30, 1971

Astronauts Scott and Irwin shown on Lunar Roving Vehicle at KSC

S71-39867 (June 1971) --- Astronauts David R. Scott (right), commander, and James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, are...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA
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Dec 10, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle during first EVA

AS17-147-22527 (11 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 mission commander, makes a short checkout of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Fred Haise simulates lunar surface EVA during training exercise
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Feb 4, 1970

Astronaut Fred Haise simulates lunar surface EVA during training exercise

S70-27034 (4 Feb. 1970) --- Astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: STS-31 MS McCandless in LCVG removes EMU lower torso on OV-103's middeck
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 MS McCandless in LCVG removes EMU lower torso on OV-103's middeck

STS-31 Mission Specialist (MS) Bruce McCandless II, wearing liquid cooling and ventilation garment (LCVG), works his...

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NASA image: Organized Arches
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Jan 17, 2017

Organized Arches

Magnetic arcs of plasma that spiraled above two active regions held their shape fairly well over 18 hours (Jan....

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NASA image: Cerberus Fossae
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May 22, 2018

Cerberus Fossae

This VIS image shows a section of Cerberus Fossae. Located southeast of the Elysium Planitia volcanic complex, the...

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NASA image: Gullies of Matara Crater
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Apr 2, 2018

Gullies of Matara Crater

Gullies on Martian sand dunes, like these in Matara Crater, have been very active, with many flows in the last ten...

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NASA image: Young Fluvial Channels in Margaritifer Terra
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Jun 27, 2022

Young Fluvial Channels in Margaritifer Terra

Margaritifer Terra is the most impressive water-modified landscape on Mars that preserves the highest density of...

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NASA image: Magnetic Coiling
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Jul 18, 2016

Magnetic Coiling

One broad active region sported a wonderful example of coiled magnetic field lines over almost a four-day period...

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NASA image: Weak Thrusts
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Jul 9, 2016

Weak Thrusts

One active region at the edge of the Sun pushed out about ten thrusts of plasma in just over a day long period (July...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Spacewalk Part 1: Safety and Training
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Apr 10, 2019

STEMonstrations: Spacewalk Part 1: Safety and Training

During their time on the International Space Station many astronauts have the opportunity to participate in...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Spacewalk Part2: Spacesuits
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Apr 10, 2019

STEMonstrations: Spacewalk Part2: Spacesuits

During their time on the International Space Station many astronauts have the opportunity to participate in...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 lunar module "Orion" photographed from distance during EVA
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Apr 22, 1972

Apollo 16 lunar module "Orion" photographed from distance during EVA

AS16-115-18549 (22 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Lunar Module (LM) "Orion" is photographed from a distance by...

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NASA image: View of Hadley Delta from top hatch of Apollo 15 Lunar Module after landing
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Jul 31, 1971

View of Hadley Delta from top hatch of Apollo 15 Lunar Module after landing

AS15-87-11748 (31 July 1971) --- A view of Hadley Delta, looking southeasterly, as photographed from the top hatch...

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Apr 22, 1972

Astronaut John Young reaches for tools in Lunar Roving Vehicle during EVA

AS16-108-17622 (22 April 1972) --- Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission,...

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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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