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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: CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12
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Dec 20, 2012

CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12

Orion teams perform an Orion Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) drop test using the Parachute Test Vehicle...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Leak Check
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Leak Check

Expedition 7 Commander Yuri I. Malenchenko has a leak check performed on his Russian Sokol suit in the Soyuz...

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NASA image: VEG-01 Ops
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Feb 1, 2016

VEG-01 Ops

Photographic documentation of VEG-01 flowers taken by the Expedition 46 crew. The Veg-01 investigation is used to...

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NASA image: First All-Woman Spacewalk
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Oct 24, 2019

First All-Woman Spacewalk

On Oct 18, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch performed the first all-woman spacewalk. Koch & Meir...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2
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Nov 21, 2009

View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2

S129-E-007268 (21 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, performs a task near the...

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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: Barratt in the A/L during EVA-3 Preparation
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Jul 22, 2009

Barratt in the A/L during EVA-3 Preparation

S127-E-007698 (22 July 2009) --- Astronaut Mike Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, assumes a waiting stance in...

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NASA image: MacLean relocates APFR during EVA 2
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Sep 13, 2006

MacLean relocates APFR during EVA 2

ISS013-E-81061 (13 Sept. 2006) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Steven G. MacLean, STS-115 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in...

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NASA image: De Winne and Thirsk in Service Module
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Jun 3, 2009

De Winne and Thirsk in Service Module

ISS020-E-006152 (3 June 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk (left) and European Space Agency...

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NASA image: CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12
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Dec 20, 2012

CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12

Orion teams perform an Orion Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) drop test using the Parachute Test Vehicle...

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NASA image: jsc2014e063197
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Jun 26, 2014

jsc2014e063197

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: Burbank uses ARED in the Node 3
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Dec 18, 2011

Burbank uses ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-012725 (18 Dec. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, uses the short bar for the...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021321 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12
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Dec 20, 2012

CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12

Orion teams perform an Orion Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) drop test using the Parachute Test Vehicle...

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NASA image: Artemis II Pre-Flight Egress Fitness Standard Measures Test
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Dec 12, 2025

Artemis II Pre-Flight Egress Fitness Standard Measures Test

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch uses a mockup camera as part of performing the Egress Fitness Task series inside...

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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: WPA2 IFM
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Jul 5, 2013

WPA2 IFM

ISS036-E-015512 (5 July 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Thank you Ames!
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Mar 2, 2015

Thank you Ames!

The Orion leadership (including Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer) visited Ames Research Center in California on...

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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: Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 18, 2009

Kopra in Endeavours Payload Cargo Bay during EVA-1 on STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006810 (18 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tim Kopra, mission specialist, is pictured during the first of five...

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NASA image: CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12
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Dec 20, 2012

CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12

Orion teams perform an Orion Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) drop test using the Parachute Test Vehicle...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 / 17 Change of Command Ceremony in A/L
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Apr 17, 2008

Expedition 16 / 17 Change of Command Ceremony in A/L

ISS016-E-036382 (17 April 2008) --- Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Expedition 16 flight...

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NASA image: jsc2014e063156
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Jun 26, 2014

jsc2014e063156

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

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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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