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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: jsc2017e114494
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Sep 1, 2017

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jsc2017e114494 (Sept. 1, 2017) --- Prime Expedition 53-54 crewmember and NASA astronaut Joe Acaba lays flowers at...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 Russian cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov performs the traditional door signing at the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shows off Voyager DNA Decryption experiment hardware
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Sep 26, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shows off Voyager DNA Decryption experiment hardware

iss073e0815503 (Sept. 26, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim conducts research...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Landing
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Apr 27, 2012

Expedition 30 Landing

Expedition 30 Flight Engineer Anton Shkaplerov is seen in a gift of traditional Kazakhstan dress during a welcome...

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NASA image: View of STBD Truss and Columbus during Expedition 18 / STS-128 Joint Operations
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Nov 28, 2008

View of STBD Truss and Columbus during Expedition 18 / STS-128 Joint Operations

S126-E-013902 (27 Nov. 2008) --- One of Endeavour's crew members recorded this image of one of the trusses on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Preflight
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Dec 21, 2011

Expedition 30 Preflight

Expedition 30 ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andre Kuipers performs the traditional door signing Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei receives the traditional blessing outside the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Crew Blessing
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Sep 11, 2024

Expedition 72 Crew Blessing

NASA astronaut Don Pettit receives the traditional blessing at the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to departing for suit-up...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Prelaunch
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Dec 15, 2010

Expedition 26 Prelaunch

Expedition 26 European Space Agency astronaut and Flight Engineer Paolo Nespoli performs the traditional door...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Crew Blessing
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Sep 11, 2024

Expedition 72 Crew Blessing

Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin receives the traditional blessing at the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to departing for...

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NASA image: Anderson on middeck
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Mar 4, 1998

Anderson on middeck

S89-E-5100 (24 Jan 1998) --- With checklist in hand on the Space Shuttle Endeavour's middeck, astronaut Michael P....

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up
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Mar 3, 2024

SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up

After suit-up and final fit checks, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts participate in a traditional game of cards...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Crew Blessing
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Sep 11, 2024

Expedition 72 Crew Blessing

Roscosmos cosmonaut Ivan Vagner receives the traditional blessing at the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to departing for...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 Russian cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov receives the traditional blessing outside the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch Day
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Oct 18, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch Day

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Mike Foale, left, Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri and...

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NASA image: Krozun and Whitson place mission stickers on panel in Node 1 during STS-113 / EXP. 5
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Dec 2, 2002

Krozun and Whitson place mission stickers on panel in Node 1 during STS-113 / EXP. 5

STS113-E-05386 (2 December 2002) --- Cosmonaut Valery G. Korzun, Expedition Five mission commander, adds the...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy performs the traditional door signing at the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Soyuz Blessing
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Sep 10, 2024

Expedition 72 Soyuz Blessing

Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, center, is blessed by Bishop Ignatii of Kyzylorda and Aktobe, during a...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 3, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 prime crew member NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, waters a tree bearing his name as part of traditional...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 3, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 prime crew member Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos plants a tree bearing his name while crew mates NASA...

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NASA image: Anderson on middeck
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Mar 4, 1998

Anderson on middeck

S89-E-5101 (24 Jan 1998) --- With checklist in hand on the Space Shuttle Endeavour's middeck, astronaut Michael P....

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Preflight
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Apr 3, 2021

Expedition 65 Preflight

Expedition 65 prime crew member Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos, waters a tree bearing his name while crew mates NASA...

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NASA image: iss073e0875899
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Oct 7, 2025

iss073e0875899

iss073e0875899 (Oct. 7, 2025) --- Typhoon Halong as captured from the International Space Station showcasing its...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0427
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Mar 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Frank Culbertson digs into the pile of dirt to plant the cherry laurel tree...

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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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