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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: KSC-05pd-0921
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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas suits up in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: KSC00padig079
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Nov 3, 2000

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In late afternoon, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) rolls down the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility as it...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Landing
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Apr 30, 2004

Expedition 8 Landing

European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, of the Netherlands, is checked by his flight surgeon after he and...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 24, 2010

Expedition 24 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 24 Commander Alexander Skvortsov answer reporters questions in traditional Kazakh dress during a post...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

This is a crew portrait of the International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Two. Left to right are Astronaut James...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2053
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Sep 2, 2005

KSC-05PD-2053

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), the landing gear of Space Shuttle Atlantis is...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Russian search and rescue all terrain vehicles (ATV) are seen parked outside the portable medical tent following the...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 26, 2010

Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 25 Flight Engineer Fyodor Yurchikhin is helped from a Russian Search and Rescue all terrain vehicle to a...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-12M/38S after undocking from the ISS
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Sep 10, 2014

Soyuz TMA-12M/38S after undocking from the ISS

ISS041-E-000047 (10 Sept. 2014) --- The Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft departs from the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft departs ISS
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Sep 16, 2011

Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft departs ISS

ISS029-E-005086 (16 Sept. 2011) --- Backdropped against blue sky, the Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft departs from the...

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NASA image: Expedition 53/54 Crew Visit With Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
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Nov 9, 2018

Expedition 53/54 Crew Visit With Astronaut Mark Vande Hei

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, a flight engineer during International Space Station Expedition 53/54, visits NASA's...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-17 Lands
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Jun 1, 2010

Soyuz TMA-17 Lands

Expedition 23 Flight Engineer T.J. Creamer, left, Commander Oleg Kotov, center, and Flight Engineer Soichi Noguchi...

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NASA image: Expedition 32 Landing
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Sep 17, 2012

Expedition 32 Landing

Expedition 32 NASA Flight Engineer Joe Acaba is seen as he rests outside the Soyuz TMA-04M capsule just minutes...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4023
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Dec 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Attached to a diesel-powered tractor, space shuttle Endeavour is towed toward the Orbiter...

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NASA image: Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos
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Mar 22, 2019

Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos

Boeing’s Crew Flight Test Starliner prepares for thermal vacuum testing at Boeing’s Space Environment Test Facility...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Ground support personnel are seen at the landing site after the Soyuz TMA-13M spacecraft landed with Expedition 41...

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NASA image: Expedition 20 Landing
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Oct 10, 2009

Expedition 20 Landing

A Russian doctor monitors Expedition 20 Flight Engineer Michael Barratt onboard a helicopter heading to Kustanay,...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft departs ISS
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Sep 16, 2011

Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft departs ISS

ISS029-E-005083 (16 Sept. 2011) --- Backdropped against blue sky, the Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft departs from the...

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NASA image: Soyuz 20S docking
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Oct 2, 2009

Soyuz 20S docking

ISS020-E-043929 (2 Oct. 2009) --- The Soyuz TMA-16 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 28, 1999

Microgravity

Kim Nelson, left, of Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, FL, helps Steven Nepowada, right, of Terry Parker High...

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NASA image: KSC-01pd-1856
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Dec 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition Three crew clasp hands in a show of unity before they depart KSC for...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0922
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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -STS-114 Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence suits up in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Expedition 20 Landing
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Oct 10, 2009

Expedition 20 Landing

Russian Search and Rescue helicopters are seen out the window of another helicopter carrying Expedition 20 Flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel of NASA is carried to a medical tent shortly after he, Expedition 56 Flight...

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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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