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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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Jan 13, 2001

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STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly (left) and Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards look over equipment in the tool caddy...

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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 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA signs photos inside a helicopter after being flown form the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Launch
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Apr 15, 2005

Expedition 11 Launch

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev, Flight Engineer and NASA Science Officer John Phillips and European Space...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 crew members take part in a mock countdown as pre-launch training included in...

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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility carefully guide the placement of the third...

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NASA image: Expedition 35 Landing
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May 14, 2013

Expedition 35 Landing

Expedition 35 NASA Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn is seen in a gift of traditional Kazakhstan dress during a welcome...

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Apr 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello...

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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the middeck of Endeavour, in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Landing
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Sep 15, 2011

Expedition 28 Landing

Expedition 28 Flight Engineer Ron Garan answers reporters questions in traditional Kazakh dress during a press...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Expedition 29 Flight Engineer, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Astronaut, Satoshi Furukawa smiles as he is...

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NASA image: Boeing Starliner in C3PF
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Jan 15, 2020

Boeing Starliner in C3PF

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is back home at the company's Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility,...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Expedition 29 Flight Engineer Sergei Volkov smiles as he is carried in a chair to the medical tent just minutes...

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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-000027 (10 Sept. 2014) --- The Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft departs from the International Space Station and...

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Dec 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Expedition Three crew wave farewell before boarding the plane for Houston. From...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA
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Nov 21, 2018

Boeing's Starliner Arrival in El Seguno CA

The spacecraft destined to fly astronauts to the International Space Station in Boeing's Crew Flight Test (CFT) is...

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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

Russian Orthodox Priest, Father Alexander, watches over the landing zone after the Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft landed...

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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

Expedition 41 Flight Engineer Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency (ESA) is carried in a chair to a medical...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Landing
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Jul 1, 2012

Expedition 31 Landing

Expedition 31 Flight Engineer Andre Kuipers of the European Space Agency waves while seated in a chair outside the...

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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the Hyster lift at right moves the third Space...

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Mar 9, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the aft...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Preflight
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Oct 9, 2007

Expedition 16 Preflight

Expedition 16 Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Yuri Malenchenko dons his flight suit prior to launch, Wednesday,...

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May 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A suit technician helps STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi suit up in the...

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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

Expedition 41 Flight Engineer Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency (ESA) rests in a chair outside the Soyuz...

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Feb 15, 2001

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STS-102 Mission Specialist James Voss poses in his launch and entry suit that he will wear during a simulated launch...

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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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