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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: Skylab
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Sep 1, 1967

Skylab

This September 1967 photograph shows workmen removing a mockup of the Saturn V S-IVB stage that housed the Skylab...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Feb 20, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-028384 (22 Feb. 2011) --- This high oblique night time view of the bottom two thirds of the Florida...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015600 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Satoshi Furukawa during FF RNDZ ADV1 training in the ISS cupola trainer in the SES dome.
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Jun 29, 2010

Satoshi Furukawa during FF RNDZ ADV1 training in the ISS cupola trainer in the SES dome.

PHOTO DATE: 06-29-10 LOCATION: BLDG 16 - SES DOME SUBJECT: Satoshi Furukawa during FF RNDZ ADV1 training in the ISS...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015671 (10 July 2011) --- This head-on picture of Atlantis' nose and part of the underside's thermal...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Feb 4, 1961

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn project was approved on January 18, 1960 as a program of the highest national priority. The formal test...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015599 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: View of the STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery aft payload bay
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Dec 8, 2006

View of the STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery aft payload bay

STS116-320-001 (9-22 Dec. 2006) --- Backdropped by the horizon of a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space,...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 15, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn Project was approved on January 18, 1960 as a program of the highest national priority. The formal test...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015597 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the ISS
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Apr 4, 2001

Crewmember activity in the ISS

STS102-319-024 (8-21 March 2001) --- Astronaut James W. Kelly, STS-102 pilot, is photographed inside Leonardo, the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015668 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Satoshi Furukawa during FF RNDZ ADV1 training in the ISS cupola trainer in the SES dome.
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Jun 29, 2010

Satoshi Furukawa during FF RNDZ ADV1 training in the ISS cupola trainer in the SES dome.

PHOTO DATE: 06-29-10 LOCATION: BLDG 16 - SES DOME SUBJECT: Satoshi Furukawa during FF RNDZ ADV1 training in the ISS...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes the Skylab student experiment Ultraviolet (UV) from Quasars, proposed by John C. Hamilton of...

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NASA image: Candid views of the STS-81 and Mir 22 crews on the orbiter's middeck
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Jan 16, 1997

Candid views of the STS-81 and Mir 22 crews on the orbiter's middeck

STS081-E-05498 (16 Jan. 1997) --- Supplies and equipment transfer are the topic of the day, as the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015593 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015659 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jerry Ross at threshold of airlock compartment following EVA
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Nov 26, 1985

Astronaut Jerry Ross at threshold of airlock compartment following EVA

61B-08-026 (1 Dec 1985) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross was photographed by astronaut Bryan D. O'Connor through...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015662 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015596 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Progress 20P undocks from the ISS during Expedition 13
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Jun 19, 2006

Progress 20P undocks from the ISS during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-38933 (19 June 2006) --- This close-up view of an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle was photographed by an...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS028-E-015652 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: DEXTRE unpacking hardware
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Feb 4, 2011

DEXTRE unpacking hardware

ISS026-E-025051 (3 Feb. 2011) --- While attached on the end of the Canadarm2, Dextre, the Canadian Space Agency?s...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This 1970 photograph shows equipment for the Skylab's Sleep Monitoring Experiment (M133), a medical evaluation...

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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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