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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 5, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 39 crew aboard the ISS. Night view of airglow, aurora, and city lights....

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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Apr 14, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-024556 (14 April 2010) ---Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is the focus of this still image downlinked from the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Apr 10, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 39 crew aboard the ISS. A portion of the docked Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft...

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NASA image: ISS In-Flight Event with Asbury Elementary School and Christina Koch
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Jun 3, 2019

ISS In-Flight Event with Asbury Elementary School and Christina Koch

Expedition 59 Flight Engineer Christina Koch answers questions from Asbury Elementary School in Fairview,...

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NASA image: Frank Rubio conversa desde el espacio con Diana Trujillo
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Oct 21, 2022

Frank Rubio conversa desde el espacio con Diana Trujillo

El astronauta de la NASA Frank Rubio discutió su primer mes viviendo y trabajando en la Estación Espacial...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember
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Feb 2, 2013

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 34 crewmember

ISS034-E-039331 (2 Feb. 2013) --- This nocturnal photo of London, England was downlinked by the Expedition 34 crew...

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NASA image: Students Speak with the ISS
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Nov 15, 2012

Students Speak with the ISS

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and two-time space shuttle astronaut, answers a question...

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NASA image: STS-54 Commander Casper with DSO 802 & Physics of Toys on OV-105's middeck
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Jan 15, 1993

STS-54 Commander Casper with DSO 802 & Physics of Toys on OV-105's middeck

STS054-S-023 (15 Jan 1993) --- Casper holds up a paper boomerang before sailing it across Endeavour's middeck. The...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Team Witnesses Final Downlink
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Apr 16, 2024

Mars Helicopter Team Witnesses Final Downlink

Engineers working on NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter gathered together in a control room for one last time to...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The communication antenna is used primarily for test flights to receive downlink flight data and video from test...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-068864 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken on Feb. 9 from the International...

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NASA image: TEMPUS - Crouch performs TEMPUS OPS
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Apr 12, 2017

TEMPUS - Crouch performs TEMPUS OPS

S94-E-5019 (6 July 1997) --- Roger K. Crouch, payload specialist for the Microgravity Sciences Laboratory (MSL-1)...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123
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Mar 11, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour,OV 105,Payload Bay during STS-123

S123-E-005056 (11 Mar. 2008) --- During their first full day in space, STS-123 crewmembers aboard the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-068867 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken on Feb. 9 from the International...

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NASA image: Commander Kevin Chilton and Pilot Richard Searfoss in forward flight deck
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Mar 23, 1996

Commander Kevin Chilton and Pilot Richard Searfoss in forward flight deck

S76-E-5138 (24 March 1996) --- Astronauts Kevin P. Chilton (left) and Richard A. Searfoss man the commander and...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-068832 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken on Feb. 9 from the International...

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NASA image: MS Gernhardt on aft flight deck with PGSC
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Apr 12, 2017

MS Gernhardt on aft flight deck with PGSC

S94-E-5009 (6 July 1997) --- Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, one of three mission specialists on the STS-94 mission,...

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NASA image: Storm clouds as seen by Expedition One on ISS
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Mar 28, 2001

Storm clouds as seen by Expedition One on ISS

ISS01-E-5011 (November 2000) --- A mass of storm clouds was captured with an electronic still camera (ESC) from the...

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NASA image: STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour after departure from the ISS

ISS022-E-068844 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This view of the space shuttle Endeavour, taken from the International Space...

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NASA image: NASA STEM Activities at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 10, 2023

NASA STEM Activities at the White House Easter Egg Roll

NASA astronaut Warren "Woody" Hoburg is seen on screen, left, during a downlink from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: View of the MRM2/Poisk
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Nov 21, 2009

View of the MRM2/Poisk

ISS021-E-030653 (21 Nov. 2009) --- One of the newest pieces of hardware docked with the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by STS-79 crew
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Jun 7, 2011

Earth Observation taken by STS-79 crew

STS79-E-5164 (20 September 1996) --- As the Space Shuttle Atlantis and Russia's Mir Space Station orbited Earth...

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NASA image: STS-81 crew packs hardware for stowage in the Spacehab
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Jan 16, 1997

STS-81 crew packs hardware for stowage in the Spacehab

STS081-E-05515 (16 Jan. 1997) --- Astronauts Michael A. Baker, commander, and Peter J. K. (Jeff) Wisoff, mission...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 4, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-015355 (4 July 2013) --- A number of Quebec, Canada wildfires near the Manicouagan Reservoir (seen at...

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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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