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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: 5th Annual Hidden Figures Building Naming Anniversary
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Sep 19, 2024

5th Annual Hidden Figures Building Naming Anniversary

Soloist Craig Martin performs an anthem during a 5th Annual Hidden Figures Street Naming Anniversary event Thursday,...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-135 Approach
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Jul 10, 2011

ISS during STS-135 Approach

S135-E-006784 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing the International Space Station...

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NASA image: NASA's ER-2 Taking Off for a DCOTSS Check Flight
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May 13, 2022

NASA's ER-2 Taking Off for a DCOTSS Check Flight

NASA's ER-2 high altitude aircraft takes off from Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale,...

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NASA image: MDCA Hardware Reconfiguration Part 2
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Jan 24, 2017

MDCA Hardware Reconfiguration Part 2

iss050e035112 (1/24/2017) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough completing the Multi-user Droplet Combustion Apparatus...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-035
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Jul 19, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-035

MoonFest: From Apollo to LCROSS and Beyond public event at NASA'S Ames Researc Center, Moffett Field, Calif. The day...

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NASA image: STS-127  EVA-3
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Jul 22, 2009

STS-127 EVA-3

ISS020-E-023362 (22 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy waves toward his spacewalking colleague, astronaut...

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NASA image: Wakata during TVIS maintenance
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Apr 21, 2009

Wakata during TVIS maintenance

ISS019-E-008754 (21 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Parmitano in U.S. Laboratory
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Jul 30, 2013

Parmitano in U.S. Laboratory

ISS036-E-027389 (29 July 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: NASAs Aircraft Maintenance Crews Prepare the Ikhana Aircraft for a Test Flight
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May 24, 2018

NASAs Aircraft Maintenance Crews Prepare the Ikhana Aircraft for a Test Flight

Aircraft maintenance crews at NASA‘s Armstrong Flight Research Center prepare the remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft...

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NASA image: Thank you Aerojet Rocketdyne, Sacramento
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Mar 3, 2015

Thank you Aerojet Rocketdyne, Sacramento

Orion leadership visits Aerojet Rocketdyne in Sacramento, CA on March 3, 2015 to recognize the great work performed...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: OH Vision Test
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Jun 3, 2014

OH Vision Test

ISS040-E-006738 (3 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Harmony node, European Space Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: Gateway Close-up - Canadarm3
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Aug 18, 2023

Gateway Close-up - Canadarm3

Part of the Gateway External Robotics Systems (GERS) provided by CSA, Canadarm3 is a robotic system that will use...

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NASA image: Walheim during EVA 3
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Feb 15, 2008

Walheim during EVA 3

S122-E-008923 (15 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Rex Walheim, mission specialist, performs work on the outside of the...

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NASA image: Thank you Airborne!
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Mar 5, 2015

Thank you Airborne!

Orion leadership visited Airborne Systems in Santa Ana, California on March 5, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: EVA preparations inside the ODS airlock
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Aug 16, 2001

EVA preparations inside the ODS airlock

STS105-E-5222 (16 August 2001) --- Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester is just about ready to egress the airlock onboard...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Expanded Spacecraft Illustration
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Oct 15, 2020

Mars 2020 Expanded Spacecraft Illustration

This illustration depicts five major components of the Mars 2020 spacecraft. Top to bottom: cruise stage, backshell,...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: Thank you Ames!
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Mar 2, 2015

Thank you Ames!

The Orion leadership visited Ames Research Center in California on March 2, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: View of Yurchikhin working on Regul-OS System Hardware in the SM during Expedition 15
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Jun 25, 2007

View of Yurchikhin working on Regul-OS System Hardware in the SM during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-13630 (25 June 2007) --- Cosmonaut Fyodor N. Yurchikhin, Expedition 15 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Maintenance on the Advanced Colloids Experiment Module
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Apr 16, 2018

Maintenance on the Advanced Colloids Experiment Module

iss055e035366 (April 16, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold performs maintenance on the Advanced Colloids...

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NASA image: ATV ops
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Jun 18, 2013

ATV ops

ISS036-E-009256 (18 June 2013) --- NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Karen Nyberg, both Expedition 36 flight...

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NASA image: jsc2014e063190
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Jun 26, 2014

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DATE: 6-26-14 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: Expedition 42/43 crew members Samantha Cristoforetti (ESA) and Terry Virts...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Crew Exit Strategy for Orion
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Oct 7, 2015

NASA Tests Crew Exit Strategy for Orion

Teams perform a series of tests at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in...

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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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