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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: Closeout Pathfinder Weld
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Nov 16, 2015

Closeout Pathfinder Weld

Lockheed Martin team completes the closeout weld of the pathfinder pressure vessel at NASA's Michoud Assembly...

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NASA image: Parmitano in Node 3
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Jun 16, 2013

Parmitano in Node 3

ISS036-E-008912 (17 June 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Tani Exercises on the RED in Node 1
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Feb 6, 2008

Tani Exercises on the RED in Node 1

ISS016-E-027914 (6 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer, prepares to use the short...

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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: Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration
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Jul 19, 2009

Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration

Jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall gives an introduction prior to her performance at the Apollo 40th anniversary...

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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: iss069e035619
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Jul 21, 2023

iss069e035619

iss069e035619 (July 21, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio uses a glovebag to...

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NASA image: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong
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Feb 4, 2025

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Fly Over NASA Armstrong

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during 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: Wakata during Day 2 of CDRA IFM
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Apr 9, 2014

Wakata during Day 2 of CDRA IFM

ISS039-E-0010321 (9 April 2014) --- Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: GT-12 - EARTH SKY - PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
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Nov 12, 1966

GT-12 - EARTH SKY - PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

S66-62939 (12 Nov. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot of the Gemini-12 spaceflight, performs...

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NASA image: Krikalev in Zvezda
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Jun 9, 2005

Krikalev in Zvezda

ISS011-E-08468 (9 June 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's Federal...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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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 Aerojet Rocketdyne, Sacramento
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Mar 3, 2015

Thank you Aerojet Rocketdyne, Sacramento

Orion leadership (including Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer) visits Aerojet Rocketdyne in Sacramento, CA on March...

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NASA image: MS Curbeam during EVA 3
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Feb 14, 2001

MS Curbeam during EVA 3

STS98-E-5231 (14 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, mission specialist, participates in the final of...

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NASA image: UPA Fill Drain Valve Modification kit installation
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Jan 25, 2016

UPA Fill Drain Valve Modification kit installation

ISS046e023885 (01/25/2016) --- NASA astronaut Tim Kopra performs regular maintenance on the Urine Processing...

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NASA image: Retinal Photography during STS-34
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Jul 1, 2009

Retinal Photography during STS-34

STS034-10-015 (18-23 Oct. 1989) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz performs an eye examination on astronaut Ellen...

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NASA image: SFOG (Solid Fuel Oxygen Generator) candles in the RS (Russian Segment)
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Aug 16, 2009

SFOG (Solid Fuel Oxygen Generator) candles in the RS (Russian Segment)

ISS020-E-031138 (16 Aug. 2009) --- Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka, Expedition 20 commander, performs a check on the...

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NASA image: GT-12 - EARTH SKY - EVA
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Nov 12, 1966

GT-12 - EARTH SKY - EVA

S66-62937 (12 Nov. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot of the Gemini-12 spaceflight, performs...

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NASA image: Columbus Thermal Control System (TCS) Degassing Operations
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Jul 29, 2013

Columbus Thermal Control System (TCS) Degassing Operations

ISS036-E-026213 (29 July 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

NASA’s Air Operations Co-Lead Don Reed briefs the air ops team during Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) aboard the...

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NASA image: Kaleri prepares for a data collection / exercise session on the TVIS in the SM during Expedition 8
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Nov 23, 2003

Kaleri prepares for a data collection / exercise session on the TVIS in the SM during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-05964 (23 November 2003) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Expedition 8 flight engineer, performs...

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NASA image: Novitskiy prepares for the Typologia Experiment
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Feb 12, 2013

Novitskiy prepares for the Typologia Experiment

ISS034-E-042297 (12 Feb. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, Expedition 34 flight engineer, prepares for 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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