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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: STS-132 press conference
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May 3, 2010

STS-132 press conference

JSC2010-E-063796 (3 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut Ken Ham, STS-132 commander, responds to a question from a reporter...

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NASA image: Vice President Harris Swears in NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson
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May 3, 2021

Vice President Harris Swears in NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson

Sen. Bill Nelson took office as the 14th administrator of NASA on May 3, 2021, after he was given the oath of office...

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NASA image: Creamer prepares for Sokol Suit Leak Check
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May 3, 2010

Creamer prepares for Sokol Suit Leak Check

ISS023-E-031749 (3 May 2010) --- NASA astronaut T.J. Creamer, Expedition 23 flight engineer, attired in his Russian...

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NASA image: Roscosmos spacewalker Dmitri Petelin
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May 3, 2023

Roscosmos spacewalker Dmitri Petelin

iss069e008804 (May 3, 2023) --- Roscosmos spacewalker Dmitri Petelin works outside the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during water survival briefing in the classroom
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May 3, 2010

STS-133 crew during water survival briefing in the classroom

JSC2010-E-063773 (3 May 2010) --- NASA astronauts Nicole Stott and Tim Kopra, both STS-133 mission specialists,...

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May 18, 2021

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jsc2021e038355 (May 18, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-3 Pilot Thomas Marshburn is pictured during...

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NASA image: Fisheye View of Dragon interior following Hatch Opening
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May 26, 2012

Fisheye View of Dragon interior following Hatch Opening

ISS031-E-077780 (26 May 2012) --- This “fisheye” image of the inside of the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft was...

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NASA image: Fisheye View of Dragon interior following Hatch Opening
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May 26, 2012

Fisheye View of Dragon interior following Hatch Opening

ISS031-E-077779 (26 May 2012) --- This “fisheye” image of the inside of the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft was...

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NASA image: Shifting Plasma
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May 9, 2017

Shifting Plasma

Strands of plasma at the sun edge shifted and twisted back and forth over a 22-hour period, May 2-3, 2017. In this...

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NASA image: jsc2012e064353
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Feb 12, 2012

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JSC2012-E-064353 (May 2012) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May...

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Jun 8, 2012

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JSC2012-E-064352 (May 2012) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May...

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Feb 12, 2012

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JSC2012-E-064351 (May 2012) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May...

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NASA image: MMS Spin Test
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Jun 5, 2014

MMS Spin Test

The four MMS observatories each undergo what's called a spin test, to learn how well the spacecraft is balanced....

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NASA image: View of ELC3 handoff from SRMS to SSRMS
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May 18, 2011

View of ELC3 handoff from SRMS to SSRMS

S134-E-007321 (18 May 2011) --- The handoff between space shuttle Endeavour?s robotic Canadarm and the International...

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NASA image: View of ELC3 handoff from SRMS to SSRMS
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May 18, 2011

View of ELC3 handoff from SRMS to SSRMS

S134-E-007314 (18 May 2011) --- The handoff between space shuttle Endeavour?s robotic Canadarm and the International...

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NASA image: View of ELC3 handoff from SRMS to SSRMS
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May 18, 2011

View of ELC3 handoff from SRMS to SSRMS

S134-E-007327 (18 May 2011) --- The handoff between space shuttle Endeavour?s robotic Canadarm and the International...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Alan Bean
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May 30, 2018

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Alan Bean

A memorial wreath placed in the Apollo-Saturn V Center of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Wednesday, May...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-17
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May 2, 2019

NASA Hosts Prelaunch News Conference for SpaceX CRS-17

Will Ulrich, 45th Space Wing weather officer with the U.S. Air Force, speaks to members of the news media during a...

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NASA image: jsc2012e049723
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May 3, 2012

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At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 31/32 Flight Engineer Joe Acaba of NASA looks up at the control...

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NASA image: jsc2012e049722
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May 3, 2012

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At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 31/32 Flight Engineer Joe Acaba of NASA flashes a smile as he...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF
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Apr 15, 2011

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF

JSC2011-E-037290 (May 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May...

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NASA image: jsc2012e049724
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May 3, 2012

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At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 31/32 Flight Engineer Joe Acaba of NASA (left), Soyuz Commander...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Alan Bean
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May 30, 2018

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Alan Bean

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to guests in the Apollo-Saturn V Center at the spaceport's visitor...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard receives MASA Distinguished Service award
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May 7, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard receives MASA Distinguished Service award

S88-31388 (8 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. (center), along with wife Louise, waves to a crowd outside...

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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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