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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: Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule
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Oct 3, 1962

Astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his Sigma 7 capsule

S62-06148 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Close-up view of Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) astronaut Walter Schirra being removed from his...

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NASA image: iss070e129908
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Mar 26, 2024

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iss070e129908 (March 26, 2024) --- Five NASA astronauts wear eye-protecting specs in anticipation of viewing the...

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NASA image: Illuminated Earth limb edge with MFD experiment visible in payload bay
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Aug 14, 1997

Illuminated Earth limb edge with MFD experiment visible in payload bay

S85-E-5089 (14 August 1997) --- The sun sets on Earth's horizon in this electronic still camera's view photographed...

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NASA image: Stretched Loops
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Mar 16, 2017

Stretched Loops

When an active region rotated over to the edge of the sun, it presented us with a nice profile view of its elongated...

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NASA image: Von Braun Mound in Spirit Drive Direction
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Apr 23, 2009

Von Braun Mound in Spirit Drive Direction

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Spirit used its navigation camera to capture this view of the terrain toward the...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Launch
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Mar 30, 2006

Expedition 13 Launch

Spectators try to grab the highest viewing point to watch the launch of the Soyuz spacecraft. The Soyuz TMA-8...

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NASA image: INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CAMERAS CAPTURE NEW VIEWS OF HURRICANE MILTON
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Oct 8, 2024

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CAMERAS CAPTURE NEW VIEWS OF HURRICANE MILTON

External cameras on the International Space Station captured new views of category 4 Hurricane Milton at 9:37 a.m....

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NASA image: jsc2021e044612
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Aug 4, 2021

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jsc2021e044612 (8/4/2021) --- A preflight view of SpaceDuino, a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) data acquisition and...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations taken during Expedition 8
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Dec 17, 2003

Crew Earth Observations taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-08767 (12 December 2003) --- This view featuring K-2 Mountain in Pakistan, the world’s second highest...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses for a photo at a solar eclipse viewing event
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Apr 8, 2024

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses for a photo at a solar eclipse viewing event

jsc2024e024851 (April 8, 2024) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses for a photo at a solar eclipse viewing event at...

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NASA image: View of left SRB first piece retrieval
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Mar 8, 1986

View of left SRB first piece retrieval

51L-10162 (8-9 March 1986) --- View of the left solid rocket booster first piece retrieval #11 (STS-51L space...

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NASA image: HST,survey of the MLI patches installation
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Feb 18, 1997

HST,survey of the MLI patches installation

S82-E-5746 (18 Feb. 1997) --- Patch work for Bay #8 is visible at top (hold picture horizontally). This view was...

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NASA image: View of the nadir side of the ISS taken during the first EVA of Expedition Three
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Oct 8, 2001

View of the nadir side of the ISS taken during the first EVA of Expedition Three

ISS003-301-023 (8 October 2001) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, a close-up exterior view of the...

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NASA image: View in PMA-3 looking into connecting tunnel
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Dec 8, 2000

View in PMA-3 looking into connecting tunnel

ISS01-E-5048 (8 December 2000) ---This digital still camera's view was taken in the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: GEMINI-8 - GEMINI/AGENA RENDEZVOUS - OUTER SPACE
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-8 - GEMINI/AGENA RENDEZVOUS - OUTER SPACE

S66-25781 (16-17 March 1966) --- Closer view of the Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini-8 spacecraft...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 8, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-14572 (8 September 2003) --- This view of the Mississippi River Delta on the Gulf of Mexico was taken by an...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by STS-122 Crewmember
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Feb 8, 2008

Earth Observations taken by STS-122 Crewmember

S122-E-006247 (8 Feb. 2008) --- A colorful view of airglow layers at Earth's horizon is featured in this image...

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NASA image: jsc2021e044613
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Aug 4, 2021

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jsc2021e044613 (8/4/2021) --- A preflight view of SpaceDuino, a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) data acquisition and...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Sep 8, 2003

Earth observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-14547 (8 September 2003) --- This view featuring thunderstorms over the east coast of the United States was...

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NASA image: iss061e004575
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Oct 8, 2019

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iss061e004575 (Oct. 8, 2019) --- The Sun's glint beams off Lake Michigan in this southward view taken from the...

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NASA image: Gemini VIII Mission Image - Agena
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Mar 16, 1966

Gemini VIII Mission Image - Agena

S66-25782 (16 March 1966) --- Closer view of the Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini-8 spacecraft...

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NASA image: iss064e029480
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Feb 6, 2021

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iss064e029480 (Feb. 8, 2021) --- This oblique view of Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey was taken from the...

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NASA image: jsc2021e036920
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Jul 8, 2021

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jsc2021e036920 (7/8/2021) --- A preflight view of the Faraday Research Facility front panel. The Faraday Research...

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NASA image: View of the nadir side of the ISS taken during the first EVA of Expedition Three
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Oct 8, 2001

View of the nadir side of the ISS taken during the first EVA of Expedition Three

ISS003-301-022 (8 October 2001) --- This close-up view of the International Space Station (ISS), backdropped by the...

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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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