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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: Gorie signs STS-123 patch in the A/L during Joint Operations
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Mar 23, 2008

Gorie signs STS-123 patch in the A/L during Joint Operations

S123-E-008765 (23 March 2008) --- Astronaut Dominic Gorie, STS-123 commander, points to the STS-123 patch which was...

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NASA image: Williams during Capillary Flow Experiment Hardware Setup in the US Lab
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Apr 23, 2007

Williams during Capillary Flow Experiment Hardware Setup in the US Lab

ISS015-E-05035 (23 April 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 15 flight engineer, performs one of...

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NASA image: STS-100 MS Parazynski during second EVA
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Apr 24, 2001

STS-100 MS Parazynski during second EVA

ISS002-E-6962 (24 April 2001) --- Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, STS-100 mission specialist, performs a task during...

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NASA image: FE Furukawa exercising with the ARED
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Jul 30, 2011

FE Furukawa exercising with the ARED

ISS028-E-019507 (30 July 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3
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Oct 14, 2011

WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3

ISS029-E-027341 (14 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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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 23
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Mar 30, 2010

Expedition 23

JSC2010-E-044357 (30 March 2010) --- In preparation for an April 2 liftoff for Expedition 23, the final assembly for...

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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: iss053e119676
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Oct 20, 2017

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iss053e119676 (Oct. 20, 2017) --- Flight Engineer and astronaut Joe Acaba is attached to a portable foot restraint...

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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: Thank you Ames!
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Mar 2, 2015

Thank you Ames!

The Orion leadership visited Ames Research Center in California on March 2, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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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-027909 (6 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer, uses the short bar for the...

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NASA image: Expedition 23
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Mar 30, 2010

Expedition 23

JSC2010-E-044366 (30 March 2010) --- In preparation for an April 2 liftoff for Expedition 23, the final assembly for...

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NASA image: iss048e042023
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Jul 20, 2016

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ISS048e042023 (07/20/2016) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft arrives at the International Space Station with nearly...

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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-021324 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: Thirsk in JPM
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Jun 6, 2009

Thirsk in JPM

ISS020-E-007147 (6 June 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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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-021323 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: 1300929
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Aug 15, 2013

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ARTHUR BROWN (AST, AEROSPACE METALLIC MATERIALS) LOADS A CERAMIC COATED SILICON WAFER INTO A KRATOS (ELECTRON...

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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-021317 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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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 a portion of the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral Space...

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NASA image: Whitson and Treschev work on TVIS treadmill
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Aug 7, 2002

Whitson and Treschev work on TVIS treadmill

ISS005-E-08819 (7 August 2002) --- Cosmonaut Sergei Y. Treschev (left) and astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, both...

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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: jsc2024e006088
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Jan 18, 2024

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jsc2024e006088 (1/18/2024) --- Some members from MicroOrbiter-1 team were performing a long range communication test...

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NASA image: iss066e110795
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Jan 11, 2022

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iss066e110795 (Jan. 11, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron performs research...

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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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