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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: KSC-97pc581
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Apr 4, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Among the many special NASA STS-83 launch guests who witnessed the liftoff of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Mission image - Sta 6,Panoramic,LRV
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Dec 13, 1972

Apollo 17 Mission image - Sta 6,Panoramic,LRV

AS17-140-21493 (13 Dec. 1972) --- The Apollo 17 Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) is photographed near a large lunar...

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NASA image: Expedition 14 Preflight
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Sep 17, 2006

Expedition 14 Preflight

Expedition 14 Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria signs the door of a hotel room at the Cosmonaut Hotel the morning of...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Preflight
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Oct 9, 2007

Expedition 16 Preflight

Expedition 16 backup Commander Michael Fincke, right, photographs Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson and Flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 14 Preflight
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Sep 17, 2006

Expedition 14 Preflight

Expedition 14 Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria dons his Russian Sokol suit the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Monday, Sept. 18,...

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NASA image: View of Earth above the antenna of the lunar roving vehicle during EVA
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Dec 13, 1972

View of Earth above the antenna of the lunar roving vehicle during EVA

AS17-134-20473 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Earth appears in the far distant background above the hi-gain antenna of the Lunar...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-07M Undocking
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May 13, 2013

Soyuz TMA-07M Undocking

ISS036-E-000004 (13 May 2013) --- From inside the International Space Station, the Soyuz TMA-07M undocking was...

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NASA image: Astronaut Shepherd and STS-98 crewmembers in Node 1/Unity module
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Feb 9, 2001

Astronaut Shepherd and STS-98 crewmembers in Node 1/Unity module

S98-E-5051 (9 February 2001) --- Astronaut William M. (Bill) Shepherd (left foreground), Expedition One commander,...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - Panoramic view of Station 1
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Apr 16, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - Panoramic view of Station 1

AS16-114-18421 (16-27 April 1972) --- This picture of the lunar surface was photographed by astronaut John W. Young...

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NASA image: View of field of boulders on flank of Cone Crater
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Feb 6, 1971

View of field of boulders on flank of Cone Crater

AS14-64-9118 (6 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander, photographed this overall view of a field...

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NASA image: Lunar Roving Vehicle parked in lunar depression on slope of Stone Mountain
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Apr 22, 1972

Lunar Roving Vehicle parked in lunar depression on slope of Stone Mountain

AS16-107-17473 (22 April 1972) --- The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) appears to be parked in a deep lunar depression,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin walks on lunar surface near leg of Lunar Module
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin walks on lunar surface near leg of Lunar Module

AS11-40-5902 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, walks on the surface of the moon...

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NASA image: View of boulder photographed during second Apollo 17 EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

View of boulder photographed during second Apollo 17 EVA

AS17-137-20910 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Earth (far distant background) is seen above a large lunar boulder (foreground)...

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NASA image: Expedition 14 Preflight
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Sep 17, 2006

Expedition 14 Preflight

Expedition 14 Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria, right, having donned his Russian Sokol suit at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: STS-102 flight deck activity during rendezvous ops with the ISS
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Apr 5, 2001

STS-102 flight deck activity during rendezvous ops with the ISS

STS102-322-003 (10 March 2001) --- The STS-102 crew members huddle on the flight deck of the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: PLAQUE - LUNAR SURFACE (APOLLO XV) - MSC
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Jul 8, 1971

PLAQUE - LUNAR SURFACE (APOLLO XV) - MSC

S71-39357 (July 1971) --- A photographic replica of the plaque which the Apollo 15 astronauts will leave behind on...

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NASA image: View of Earth, showing Africa, Europe and Asia taken by Apollo 11 crewmember
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Jul 16, 1969

View of Earth, showing Africa, Europe and Asia taken by Apollo 11 crewmember

AS11-36-5355 (17 July 1969) --- Most of Africa and portions of Europe and Asia can be seen in this spectacular...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-07M Undocking
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May 13, 2013

Soyuz TMA-07M Undocking

ISS036-E-000002 (13 May 2013) --- From inside the International Space Station, the Soyuz TMA-07M undocking was...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-07M Undocking
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May 13, 2013

Soyuz TMA-07M Undocking

ISS036-E-000003 (13 May 2013) --- From inside the International Space Station, the Soyuz TMA-07M undocking was...

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NASA image: View of undisturbed lunar sediment as core tube from Apollo 11 is opened
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Aug 5, 1969

View of undisturbed lunar sediment as core tube from Apollo 11 is opened

S69-40945 (August 1969) --- This is a core tube sample under study and examination in the Manned Spacecraft Center?s...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin uses scoop during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin uses scoop during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-92-12424 (31 July-2 Aug. 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, uses a scoop in making a...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, stands by the deployed U.S. flag on the lunar surface during the early moments of the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1) of the mission.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, stands by the deployed U.S. flag on the lunar surface during the early moments of the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1) of the mission.

AS14-66-9233 (5 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 14 lunar landing...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0928
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Jul 15, 2000

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At a 50th anniversary gala capping a year-long celebration of 50 years of rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Swanson signs Mission Patch in A/L
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May 13, 2014

Swanson signs Mission Patch in A/L

ISS039-E-020710 (13 May 2014) --- NASA astronaut Steve Swanson, Expedition 39 flight engineer about to become...

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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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