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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: iss055e004863
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Mar 23, 2018

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iss055e004863 (March 23, 2018) --- The newly-expanded Expedition 55 crew gathers inside the Zvezda service module...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Departure Wave
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Departure Wave

Expedition 51 crew members, Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of Roscosmos, front, and Flight Engineer Jack Fischer...

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NASA image: What is a NASA Spinoff
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Mar 5, 2025

What is a NASA Spinoff

Did you know that NASA technology is all around you? From the camera in your phone to lifesaving medical devices —...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch
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Sep 15, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta II rocket with the NASA Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2)...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is seen shortly after the rotating service structure (RSS) was rolled back at launch pad...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 17, 2009

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS020-E-021535 (17 July 2009) --- This almost head-on view of the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad
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Feb 6, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad

The space shuttle Endeavour is seen after the rotating service structure is rolled back on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010 at...

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NASA image: Technicians work with Apollo 14 lunar sample material in Lunar Receiving Lab.
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Feb 18, 1971

Technicians work with Apollo 14 lunar sample material in Lunar Receiving Lab.

S71-19489 (18 Feb. 1971) --- Glove handlers work with freshly opened Apollo 14 lunar sample material in modularized...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown
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Mar 12, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Splashdown

The helicopter that will carry cargo and support personnel back to shore is seen as it approaches the SpaceX...

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NASA image: View of Pilot Gregory Johnson working on the Flight Deck
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May 21, 2009

View of Pilot Gregory Johnson working on the Flight Deck

S125-E-013042 (21 May 2009) --- Occupying the commander?s station, astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, uses...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Nov 5, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped by the blueness of Earth is the International Space Station (ISS) as seen from Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: iss067e035214
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May 5, 2022

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iss067e035214 (May 5, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endurance crew ship, carrying four Crew-3 astronauts back to...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2513
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Nov 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the RLV Hangar at NASA Kennedy Space Center, employees prepare a blanket sewing...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Liftoff
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Oct 14, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032247 (18 May 2011) --- This view of the nose and partial crew cabin of the space shuttle Endeavour was...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 14, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft stand vertical on mobile launcher 1 at...

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NASA image: DEVELOP Students
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Jul 3, 2007

DEVELOP Students

DEVELOP team members at Stennis Space Center for the summer 2007 term are (from left): front row, students Deirdra...

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NASA image: Tangled up in Blue
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Sep 2, 2015

Tangled up in Blue

A small, but complex mass of plasma gyrated and spun about over the course of 40 hours above the surface of the Sun...

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NASA image: Hubble 25
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble 25

If you love Hubble as much as we do you will LOVE this video. Sit back and enjoy 25 mesmerizing years of Hubble...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041570 (16 May 2010) --- This view of crew cabin and forward payload bay of the space shuttle Atlantis was...

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NASA image: Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter
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Feb 4, 2022

Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter

Eight new NASA Artemis logos (four large, four small) were installed on Crawler-Transporter 2 at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-68P-332
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Jun 24, 1968

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Apollo 7 prime crew members, front to back, Donn F. Eisele, Walter M. Schirra Jr. and...

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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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