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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: Crescent Tethys and Rings
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Dec 7, 2015

Crescent Tethys and Rings

Tethys, dwarfed by the scale of Saturn and its rings, appears as an elegant crescent in this image taken by NASA's...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, OV-103, begins its roll maneuver after liftoff from KSC

STS031-S-074 (24 April 1990) --- A low-angle view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Discovery are a crew...

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NASA image: Mission Control Center (MCC) - Celebration - Conclusion - Apollo XI Mission - MSC
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Jul 24, 1969

Mission Control Center (MCC) - Celebration - Conclusion - Apollo XI Mission - MSC

S69-40301 (24 July 1969) --- Overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) in the Mission Control...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4581
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Sep 8, 2010

KSC-2010-4581

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Looking towards a shuttle launch viewing stand is the result of a major water main leak in a...

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NASA image: Earth Observation - Hurricane Earl
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Aug 30, 2010

Earth Observation - Hurricane Earl

ISS024-E-012947 (30 Aug. 2010) --– Photographed by an Expedition 24 crew member on the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 5, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-07220 (6 Aug. 2005) --- Backdropped against a colorful part of Earth, this full view of the International...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission
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May 21, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission

STS084-701-026 (15-24 May 1997) --- The Volga River enters the Caspian, the world's largest inland sea, from the...

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NASA image: SPHERES experiment session
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Mar 24, 2007

SPHERES experiment session

ISS014-E-17880 (24 March 2007) --- This medium close-up view shows three bowling-ball-sized free-flying satellites...

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NASA image: Florida and Bahamas in Sunglint
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Apr 2, 1992

Florida and Bahamas in Sunglint

STS045-78-016 (24 March-2 April 1992) --- This view is of the Bahamas and Florida looking westward into the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB
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Jul 24, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB

In this aerial view, teams with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) transport the agency’s powerful SLS (Space Launch...

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NASA image: View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew
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Aug 5, 2005

View of the ISS taken during flyaround by STS-114 crew

S114-E-7218 (6 August 2005) --- Backdropped against a colorful part of Earth, this full view of the International...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Aug 24, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-13397 (24 August 2003) --- This view of Ithaca, New York was taken by one of the Expedition 7 crewmembers...

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NASA image: Lindgren during Twins Study Experiment Setup
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Sep 24, 2015

Lindgren during Twins Study Experiment Setup

ISS045E028189 (09/24/2015 --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren prepares to film with a RED Dragon camera, capable of...

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NASA image: View of Soyuz Spacecraft backdropped by Hurricane Earl
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Aug 30, 2010

View of Soyuz Spacecraft backdropped by Hurricane Earl

ISS024-E-012894 (30 Aug. 2010) --? Photographed by an Expedition 24 crew member on the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Apr 24, 1990

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS031-S-064 (24 April 1990) --- A horizontal view of the launch of the STS-31 mission. Onboard Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Tangled Up in Blue
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May 1, 2018

Tangled Up in Blue

The lone active region visible on the sun put on a fine display with its tangled magnetic field lines swaying and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB
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Jul 24, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB

In this aerial view, teams with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) transport the agency’s powerful SLS (Space Launch...

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NASA image: View of the Lake Eyre Basin area in State of South Australia in Australia
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Jul 24, 1975

View of the Lake Eyre Basin area in State of South Australia in Australia

AST-19-1550 (24 July 1975) --- A vertical view of the Lake Eyre Basin area in the state of South Australia in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB
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Jul 24, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB

In this aerial view, teams with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) transport the agency’s powerful SLS (Space Launch...

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NASA image: Mir survey just before docking
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May 16, 1997

Mir survey just before docking

STS084-730-002 (15-24 May 1997) --- A Space Shuttle Atlantis point-of-view frame showing the docking port and target...

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NASA image: View of Mir Space Station as seen from flight deck overhead window and Spacehab
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Jun 2, 1997

View of Mir Space Station as seen from flight deck overhead window and Spacehab

STS084-309-012 (15-24 May 1997) --- As photographed from the Space Shuttle Atlantis, this 70mm scene provides a view...

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NASA image: jsc2024e068511
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Jul 24, 2024

jsc2024e068511

jsc2024e068511 (7/24/2024) --- Setup for Investigation of Drops Coalescence in View of Medical Applications...

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NASA image: STS-44 crew poses for their onboard (in-space) portrait on OV-104's middeck
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Dec 1, 1991

STS-44 crew poses for their onboard (in-space) portrait on OV-104's middeck

STS044-50-033 (24 Nov-1 Dec 1991) --- The six crewmembers for STS-44 assemble on the middeck. An auto-set 35mm...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 on display at NASM
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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Museum guests view Robonaut 2 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center...

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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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