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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: Foale observes Fincke as he works the SSRMS controls in the U.S. Lab during EXP 8 / EXP 9
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Apr 24, 2004

Foale observes Fincke as he works the SSRMS controls in the U.S. Lab during EXP 8 / EXP 9

ISS008-E-22156 (24 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale (left), Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop
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Aug 8, 2018

Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) EDR Test Drop

Members of the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) Flight Test team perform a drop test of data recording devices about 10 miles...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2043
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Apr 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Janet Petro, deputy director of NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Solar Eclipse Media Briefing
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Mar 26, 2024

NASA Solar Eclipse Media Briefing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson tries on some eclipse glasses at the conclusion of a media briefing to discuss the...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0058
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Feb 20, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames shoot from the nozzles of Space Shuttle Columbia's three main engines during the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2036
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Apr 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Tom Engler, deputy director of Center...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Landing
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Apr 30, 2004

Expedition 8 Landing

The main chute for the Soyuz capsule is prepared for folding, Friday, April 30, 2004, following the landing of the...

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NASA image: NASA Solar Eclipse Media Briefing
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Mar 26, 2024

NASA Solar Eclipse Media Briefing

NASA Headquarters eclipse program manager, Kelly Korreck, speaks during a media briefing to discuss the upcoming...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Employee Event
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Apr 16, 2019

OSIRIS-REx Employee Event

Dr. Humberto Campins from the University of Central Florida speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees in the Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2041
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Apr 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Janet Petro, deputy director of NASA's...

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NASA image: Axiom Mission 1 Launch
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Apr 8, 2022

Axiom Mission 1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) to the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission

STS083-749-079 (4-8 April 1997) --- Cloud wake covers the Leeward Islands. Like a ship making a wake in the water,...

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Apr 8, 2019

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iss059e017006 (April 8, 2019) --- Expedition 59 Flight Engineers Anne McClain of NASA (red stripes, right) and David...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Live Launch Coverage
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Apr 27, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Live Launch Coverage

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Crew Dragon atop, lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 and Expedition 9 Onboard
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Apr 20, 2004

Expedition 8 and Expedition 9 Onboard

The Expedition 8 and 9 crews and European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers of the Netherlands are viewed on the...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, left, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, Mung Chiang, President of Purdue...

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Apr 8, 2019

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iss059e016628 (April 8, 2019) --- Expedition 59 Flight Engineer David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency...

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NASA image: Padalka and Kuipers review procedures in Node 1 as Foale exercises on IRED during EXP 9 / EXP 8
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Apr 22, 2004

Padalka and Kuipers review procedures in Node 1 as Foale exercises on IRED during EXP 9 / EXP 8

ISS008-E-21996 (22 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka (left), Expedition 9 commander, and European Space...

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NASA image: Padalka and Kuipers review a procedures book in Node 1 as Foale looks on during EXP 9 / EXP 8
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Apr 22, 2004

Padalka and Kuipers review a procedures book in Node 1 as Foale looks on during EXP 9 / EXP 8

ISS008-E-21992 (22 April 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka (left), Expedition 9 commander, and European Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Landing
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Apr 30, 2004

Expedition 8 Landing

The main parachute for the Soyuz capsule is prepared for folding, Friday, April 30, 2004, following the landing of...

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NASA image: Axiom Mission 1 Launch
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Apr 8, 2022

Axiom Mission 1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) to the...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Dec 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

This is the official STS-110 crew portrait. In front, from the left, are astronauts Stephen N. Frick, pilot; Ellen...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Live Launch Coverage
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Apr 27, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Live Launch Coverage

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Crew Dragon atop, lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: iss059e016991
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Apr 8, 2019

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iss059e016991 (April 8, 2019) --- Expedition 59 Flight Engineers Anne McClain of NASA (red stripes) and David...

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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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