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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: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47541 (6 July 2006) --- The nose of Shuttle Discovery and part of the forward underside as photographed by...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11015 (28 July 2005) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery's cargo bay and Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM)...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032317 (12 March 2008) --- A close-up view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin,...

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NASA image: MS Linenger performs suits check on Russian pressure suit
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Feb 27, 1997

MS Linenger performs suits check on Russian pressure suit

STS081-372-018 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- One of his first acts as cosmonaut guest researcher for Mir-22 sees Jerry M....

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032327 (12 March 2008) --- A low angle view of the nose and underside of Space Shuttle Endeavour's crew...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 9, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-028420 (9 Feb. 2008) --- A low angle view of the nose and underside of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11030 (28 July 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery, as seen from International Space Station (ISS) during...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11074 (28 July 2005) --- This is an image taken by International Space Station (ISS) NASA Science Officer...

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NASA image: Culbertson performs inflight maintenance in Node 1 during Expedition Three
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Sep 10, 2001

Culbertson performs inflight maintenance in Node 1 during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-5415 (10 September 2001) --- Expedition Three mission commander Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., conducts inflight...

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NASA image: Foale performs FOOT experiment OPS in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Dec 3, 2003

Foale performs FOOT experiment OPS in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-06862 (3 December 2003) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 mission commander and NASA ISS science...

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NASA image: Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils
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Feb 13, 2018

Armstrong Assists with Performance Testing Bio-Based Synthetic Oils

Before new bio-based synthetic oils were added to Armstrong vehicles, the old oil was drained and sent to a lab for...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032414 (12 March 2008) --- An underside view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by Expedition 16...

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NASA image: LSP - CM-1 Linteris performs experiment in Spacelab module
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Apr 12, 2017

LSP - CM-1 Linteris performs experiment in Spacelab module

S94-E-5002 (5 July 1997) --- Payload specialist Gregory J. Linteris checks on a combustion experiment onboard the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 9, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-122 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-028403 (9 Feb. 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew cabin, part...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.
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Jul 28, 2005

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-114 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver.

ISS011-E-11025 (28 July 2005) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery as seen from the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032293 (12 March 2008) --- An overhead view of part of Space Shuttle Endeavour's starboard wing and part of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Lucid on treadmill while Blaha performs daily planning
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Sep 20, 1996

Astronaut Lucid on treadmill while Blaha performs daily planning

STS79-E-5145 (20 September 1996) --- Astronaut and cosmonaut guest researcher Shannon W. Lucid exercises on a...

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NASA image: Expedition 22 crew member Soichi Noguchi performing emergency procedure training.
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Mar 6, 2009

Expedition 22 crew member Soichi Noguchi performing emergency procedure training.

JSC2009-E-053501 (6 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 22 crew member Soichi Noguchi performing emergency procedure training.
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Mar 6, 2009

Expedition 22 crew member Soichi Noguchi performing emergency procedure training.

JSC2009-E-053506 (6 March 2009) --- Cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (seated center), Expedition 22 flight engineer and...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032429 (12 March 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Endeavour's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032323 (12 March 2008) --- A low angle view of the nose and underside of Space Shuttle Endeavour's crew...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jun 2, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-124 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS017-E-008669 (2 June 2008) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section was provided by...

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NASA image: Expedition 22 crew member Soichi Noguchi performing emergency procedure training.
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Mar 6, 2009

Expedition 22 crew member Soichi Noguchi performing emergency procedure training.

JSC2009-E-053496 (6 March 2009) --- Cosmonaut Oleg Kotov (right), Expedition 22 flight engineer and Expedition 23...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Mar 13, 2008

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-123 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-032432 (12 March 2008) --- An overhead view of the exterior of Space Shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin, part...

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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.
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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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