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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: Shepherd in the Service module
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Feb 7, 2001

Shepherd in the Service module

STS098-320-0017 (7-20 February 2001) --- Astronaut William M. (Bill) Shepherd, Expedition One commander, poses for a...

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NASA image: iss064e024274
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Jan 20, 2021

iss064e024274

iss064e024274 (1/20/2021) --- A view of the Year 2020 Print, printed in the Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF)...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Part of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article awaits testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing...

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NASA image: Wind Etching
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Dec 8, 2023

Wind Etching

Today's VIS image crosses the boundary between Elysium Planitia (top) and Terra Cimmeria (bottom). This region of...

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NASA image: iss069e071190
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Aug 20, 2023

iss069e071190

iss069e071190 (Aug. 20, 2023) --- Three International Space Station crew members who joined the Expedition 67 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0954
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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A KSC employee stops to look at a car equipped to use natural gas as fuel. Several cars...

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NASA image: iss065m262101229_Expedition_65_Multipurpose_Laboratory_Module_Nauka_Docking_210729
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Jul 29, 2021

iss065m262101229_Expedition_65_Multipurpose_Laboratory_Module_Nauka_Docking_210729

NEW SPACE STATION MODULE DOCKS TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMPLEX The Russian “Nauka” Multipurpose Laboratory (MLM) docked...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0574
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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges speaks to attendees at the groundbreaking for the...

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NASA image: Madinah, Saudi Arabia—surrounded by three massive volcanic fields and situated on the Arabian Shield
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Dec 20, 2025

Madinah, Saudi Arabia—surrounded by three massive volcanic fields and situated on the Arabian Shield

iss074e0002649 (Dec. 20, 2025) --- Madinah, Saudi Arabia—surrounded by three massive volcanic fields and situated on...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0576
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Mar 4, 2003

KSC-03pd0576

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Director of Shuttle Processing Mike Wetmore speaks to attendees at the groundbreaking...

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NASA image: Lilongwe, Malawi
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Aug 10, 2016

Lilongwe, Malawi

Lilongwe is the capital city of Malawi. Like many cities in Africa, it has seen phenomenal growth in the last 50...

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NASA image: STS-95 crew activities with John Glenn
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Feb 20, 1998

STS-95 crew activities with John Glenn

S98-02045 (20 February 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr. (D.-Ohio) is given a briefing on the Shuttle emergency...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

The lower dome of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article awaits testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0956
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0956

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mario Busacca, with the Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Division, handles...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0957
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Apr 21, 2004

KSC-04pd0957

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees stop at a display table about energy set up in a tent near the Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1290
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Jun 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Towers and girders are the current construction components on the Operations Support...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle Gets Bigger
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Apr 6, 2023

Baby Eagle Gets Bigger

An American bald eagle swoops down to land on a pole at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on April 10, 2023. The eagle is...

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NASA image: South Polar Cap
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Dec 28, 2020

South Polar Cap

Today's VIS images shows part of the south polar cap. The cap was created over millions of years with deposition of...

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NASA image: Polar Layers
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Nov 30, 2022

Polar Layers

This VIS image shows layering in the south polar cap. The layers are formed over thousands of years of seasonal...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Part of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article rests on a test stand inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: 2022 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station
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Jan 30, 2023

2022 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station

For over 20 years, the International Space Station has conducted research in microgravity to develop technologies,...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

In the foreground, the lower dome of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article rests on a test stand inside the...

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NASA image: NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight
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Apr 20, 2026

NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight

Troy Asher, acting center director, presents NASA aerial photographer Carla Thomas with an award commemorating her...

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NASA image:  NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA Aerial Photographer Completes 1,000th Flight

NASA aerial photographer Carla Thomas waves from the backseat of a NASA F-15 aircraft as chief pilot Wayne...

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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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