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

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

A Russian MI-8 helicopter leaves the Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft landing site after it the capsule landed with Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 35 Landing
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May 14, 2013

Expedition 35 Landing

The Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 35 Commander Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0868
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Apr 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, from left, United Space Alliance workers Ken Tauer...

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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

A Russian search and rescue helicopter and crew wait to depart the Zhezkazgan airport in Kazakhstan to support the...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Landing
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May 23, 2011

Expedition 27 Landing

Expedition 27 Commander Dmitry Kondratyev is carried in a chair to the medical tent shortly after he and Flight...

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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

Expedition 36 Flight Engineer Alexander Misurkin of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) rest in a chair...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2256
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Oct 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the thermal protection system tiles on the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2523
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The third Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) arrives in the Orbiter Processing Facility...

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Landing
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Nov 11, 2013

Expedition 37 Landing

Expedition 37 NASA Flight Engineer Karen Nyberg is helped off the helicopter upon her arrival in Karaganda,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0414
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Mar 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - One of four rudder speed brake actuators is lifted for transfer to a pallet where it...

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NASA image: STS-114 Japanese Tour Postflight
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Oct 1, 2005

STS-114 Japanese Tour Postflight

JSC2005-E-40330 (1 October 2005) --- Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi discusses...

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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) is carried to a medical...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0494
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Mar 5, 2001

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The orbiter Atlantis arrives at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility riding piggyback on a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a...

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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

The Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft is seen after it landed with Expedition 36 Commander Pavel Vinogradov of the Russian...

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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

A Russian search and rescue helicopter departs the Zhezkazgan airport in Kazakhstan to support the landing of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Landing
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Nov 11, 2013

Expedition 37 Landing

The Soyuz TMA-09M is seen moments before it lands southeast of the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakstan with the crew of...

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NASA image: NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong
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Jul 7, 2022

NAVAIR F/A-18E Prepared for Return from NASA Armstrong

An F/A-18E from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, Maryland, is moved from NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4028
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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour is towed by a diesel-powered tractor into the Orbiter Processing...

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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: Soyuz TMA-04M undocking
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Sep 16, 2012

Soyuz TMA-04M undocking

ISS033-E-005187 (16 Sept. 2012) --- The Soyuz TMA-04M spacecraft departs from the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2045
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Sep 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space Shuttle Atlantis is lifted above its External...

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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

Expedition 36 Commander Pavel Vinogradov of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) talks to his family via...

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NASA image: Informal portrait of Pettit, Budarin, and Bowersox in the SM during Expedition Six
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Apr 14, 2003

Informal portrait of Pettit, Budarin, and Bowersox in the SM during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-45812 (14 April 2003) --- Attired in their Russian Sokol suits, the Expedition Six crewmembers pose for a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3448
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, a modified Boeing 747, is fitted with struts on top...

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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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