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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.

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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: Stennis outreach
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Sep 12, 2012

Stennis outreach

Stennis Space Center visited three Mississippi communities Sept. 11-13, offering interactive and space-related...

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NASA image: Stennis outreach
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Sep 12, 2012

Stennis outreach

Stennis Space Center visited three Mississippi communities Sept. 11-13, offering interactive and space-related...

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NASA image: Burbank uses communication equipment in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 1, 2012

Burbank uses communication equipment in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-060464 (2 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, uses a communication system...

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NASA image: FE Fossum using Communication Equipment in the Columbus
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Jul 1, 2011

FE Fossum using Communication Equipment in the Columbus

ISS028-E-013729 (30 June 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight engineer, is pictured wearing a...

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NASA image: Ivanishin wearing a communication system headset in the SM
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Jan 5, 2012

Ivanishin wearing a communication system headset in the SM

ISS030-E-021036 (5 Jan. 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin, Expedition 30 flight engineer, wears a...

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NASA image: Kuipers using communication equipment in the U.S. Laboratory
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Apr 24, 2012

Kuipers using communication equipment in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-250651 (24 April 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: NASA Communications Team Watches Artemis II Splashdown
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Apr 10, 2026

NASA Communications Team Watches Artemis II Splashdown

Members of NASA’s communications team react to the successful splashdown of the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis...

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NASA image: Deployment of the Telstar communications satellite
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Aug 30, 1984

Deployment of the Telstar communications satellite

41D-37-050 (1 Sept 1984) --- Telstar, the third of three satellites to be placed into space via the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Mike Yettaw and Donavon Hoover providing air-to-ground communications to the Johnson Space Center
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Nov 17, 2000

Mike Yettaw and Donavon Hoover providing air-to-ground communications to the Johnson Space Center

Mike Yettaw and Donavon Hoover providing air-to-ground communications to the Johnson Space Center during STS-92.

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NASA image: Vinogradov reconfigures communication in the SM during Expedition 13
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Apr 26, 2006

Vinogradov reconfigures communication in the SM during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-10238 (26 April 2006) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Deployment of the Morelos-D communications satellite for Mexico
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Nov 28, 1985

Deployment of the Morelos-D communications satellite for Mexico

61B-39-031 (27 Nov 1985) --- Deployment of Morelos-B satellite, the second in a series of communications satellites...

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NASA image: Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Tours: Modem Lab
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Dec 9, 2016

Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Tours: Modem Lab

Take a virtual tour of LCRD's ground and flight modems lab and the optical modules cleanroom at NASA's Goddard Space...

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NASA image: Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Tours: Cleanroom
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Dec 9, 2016

Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Tours: Cleanroom

Take a virtual tour of LCRD's ground and flight modems lab and the optical modules cleanroom at NASA's Goddard Space...

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NASA image: "Fly Me to the Moon: A Community Celebration of the First Lunar Landing"
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Jul 18, 2009

"Fly Me to the Moon: A Community Celebration of the First Lunar Landing"

"Fly Me to the Moon: A Community Celebration of the First Lunar Landing" at University of Houston - Clear Lake

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NASA image: W/V-Band Terrestrial Link Experiment (WTLE)
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Jan 20, 2016

W/V-Band Terrestrial Link Experiment (WTLE)

NASA Glenn researchers Jacki Houts, James Nessel and Michael Zemba perform a final inspection of the W/V-Band...

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NASA image: 2012 Holocaust Days of Remembrance
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Apr 24, 2012

2012 Holocaust Days of Remembrance

Holocaust survivor Anne Levy of Metairie, La., speaks to Stennis Space Center employees during a Holocaust Days of...

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NASA image: STS-54 Pilot McMonagle talks to radio station from OV-105's aft flight deck
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Jan 15, 1993

STS-54 Pilot McMonagle talks to radio station from OV-105's aft flight deck

STS054-S-012 (15 Jan 1993) --- McMonagle talks to a radio station from the flight deck of Endeavour while, in the...

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NASA image: STS-54 MS2 Harbaugh talks to radio station from OV-105's aft flight deck
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Jan 15, 1993

STS-54 MS2 Harbaugh talks to radio station from OV-105's aft flight deck

STS054-S-013 (15 Jan 1993) --- Harbaugh talks to a radio station from the flight deck of Endeavour while, in the...

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NASA image: STS-54 Commander Casper talks to radio station from OV-105's aft flight deck
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Jan 15, 1993

STS-54 Commander Casper talks to radio station from OV-105's aft flight deck

STS054-S-015 (15 Jan 1993) --- Casper talks to a radio station from the flight deck of Endeavour while, in the...

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NASA image: STS-54 MS1 Runco talks to radio station from OV-105's aft flight deck
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Jan 15, 1993

STS-54 MS1 Runco talks to radio station from OV-105's aft flight deck

STS054-S-014 (15 Jan 1993) --- Runco talks to a radio station from the flight deck of Endeavour while, in the...

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NASA image: Earth to Gateway: Electric Field Tests Enhance Lunar Communication
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Apr 3, 2024

Earth to Gateway: Electric Field Tests Enhance Lunar Communication

jsc2024e024308 (April 3, 2024) -- Gateway electric field validation tests for the Gateway communication and tracking...

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NASA image: Earth to Gateway: Electric Field Tests Enhance Lunar Communication
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Apr 3, 2024

Earth to Gateway: Electric Field Tests Enhance Lunar Communication

jsc2024e024307 (April 3, 2024) -- Gateway electric field validation tests for the Gateway communication and tracking...

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NASA image: Newman and Ross work on the Early Communications System in Node 1
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Nov 19, 2013

Newman and Ross work on the Early Communications System in Node 1

STS088-334-033 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- Astronauts Jerry L. Ross (on left with camera) and James H. Newman, both mission...

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NASA image: Artist concept of the STS-43 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E)
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Jun 22, 1990

Artist concept of the STS-43 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E)

Artist concept shows the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E) augmenting a sophisticated TDRS system (TDRSS)...

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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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