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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: INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - STS-1 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Apr 13, 1981

INFLIGHT (MISSION CONTROL CENTER [MCC]) - STS-1 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S81-32876 (13 April 1981) --- Brig. Gen. William T. Twinting studies the monitor at the Department of Defense (DOD)...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Preflight
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Oct 14, 2020

Expedition 64 Preflight

Expedition 64 NASA astronaut Kate Rubins performs the traditional door signing at the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 Crew Blessing
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Sep 25, 2019

Expedition 61 Crew Blessing

Expedition 61 cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka of Roscosmos is blessed by a Russian Orthodox Priest in the Cosmonaut Hotel...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 5, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

The seventh mission dedicated to the Department of Defense (DOD), the STS-38 mission, launched aboard the Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 2
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Jul 26, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 2

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) is seen in the waters of the Pacific Ocean during NASA’s Underway Recovery Test...

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NASA image: iss060m261891414_Expedition_60_Inflight_Interview_with_NYPD_2019_0708
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Jul 8, 2019

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New York City Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts on Space Station Aboard the International Space Station, NASA...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Crew Hotel Departure
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Oct 23, 2012

Expedition 33 Crew Hotel Departure

Expedition 33/34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin performs the traditional door signing before he and fellow...

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NASA image: Expedition 60 Preflight
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Jul 20, 2019

Expedition 60 Preflight

Expedition 60 Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov of Roscosmos is blessed by a Russian Orthodox Priest in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 Launch Day
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Mar 25, 2009

Expedition 19 Launch Day

Expedition 19 Flight Engineer Michael R. Barratt raises his arm to the crowd of well wishers as he and Spaceflight...

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NASA image: Progress 11P undocked from ISS
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Sep 4, 2003

Progress 11P undocked from ISS

ISS007-E-14464 (4 September 2003) --- This close-up view of an unpiloted Progress supply vehicle was taken by one of...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery team are seen as they recover the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1422
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Sep 25, 1997

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STS-86 Mission Specialist Scott E. Parazynski gets assistance from a suit technician in making adjustments to his...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion sits atop a transport vehicle as it departs from its home at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39B
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Dec 2, 1988

STS-27 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39B

STS027-S-005 (Dec 2, 1988) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched from Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Pad 39-B at 9:30...

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NASA image: Progress 35P Spacecraft after undocking from DC1
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Apr 22, 2010

Progress 35P Spacecraft after undocking from DC1

ISS023-E-026910 (22 April 2010) --- The unpiloted ISS Progress 35 supply vehicle departs from the International...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Preflight
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Mar 14, 2019

Expedition 59 Preflight

Crowds begin to gather outside the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to Expedition 59 crewmembers Nick Hague and Christina Koch...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-04M undocking
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Sep 16, 2012

Soyuz TMA-04M undocking

ISS033-E-005112 (16 Sept. 2012) --- The Soyuz TMA-04M spacecraft departs from the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface
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Jun 28, 2019

Mobile Launcher on Pad Surface

After successfully arriving at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-010
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Oct 3, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-010

Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Unitary Plan Wind Tunned plaza; display and historical...

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NASA image: jsc2019e038377
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Jul 4, 2019

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jsc2019e038377 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 60 crewmember Drew Morgan...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Soyuz TMA-12 Undocking and Separation
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Oct 24, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Soyuz TMA-12 Undocking and Separation

ISS018-E-005010 (23 Oct. 2008) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Soyuz TMA-12 spacecraft departs from...

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NASA image: Expedition 58 Departure Wave
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Dec 3, 2018

Expedition 58 Departure Wave

Expedition 58 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kononenko of Roscosmos greets family and friends as he departs the Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: LDCM Spacecraft Separation
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May 23, 2013

LDCM Spacecraft Separation

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission launched on February 11, 2013, from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard an Atlas...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion Move to Launch Abort System Facility (LASF)
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Jul 10, 2021

Artemis I - Orion Move to Launch Abort System Facility (LASF)

After recently completing fueling and servicing checks, the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission departs...

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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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