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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: HTV-4 undocking
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Sep 4, 2013

HTV-4 undocking

ISS036-E-039553 (04 Sept. 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5086
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Sep 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center, NASA's Ares I-X mission team monitor...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1534
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Sep 2, 2002

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS. -- (STS113-S-002) -- These four astronauts are in training for the STS-113...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5087
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Sep 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center, NASA's Ares I-X Avionics IPT Lead Kevin...

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NASA image: Expedition 60 Soyuz MS-11 Landing
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Oct 3, 2019

Expedition 60 Soyuz MS-11 Landing

An all-terrain vehicle, with Expedition 60 crewmember Nick Hague of NASA onboard, is backed up to an awaiting...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5083
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Sep 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, NASA's Ares I-X mission...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 Preflight
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Mar 19, 2015

Expedition 43 Preflight

Expedition 43 prime crew, left, NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly, Russian Cosmonauts Gennady Padalka, and Mikhail...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1620
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Nov 4, 1997

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The crew of the STS-87 mission, scheduled for launch Nov. 19 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia from Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1596
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Nov 4, 1997

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The crew of the STS-87 mission, scheduled for launch Nov. 19 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia from Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: SIMULATIONS - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - USSR
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Mar 1, 1975

SIMULATIONS - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - USSR

S75-24926 (April 1975) --- Cosmonaut Aleksey A. Leonov, commander of the Soviet ASTP prime crew, practices with a...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Press Conference
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Sep 24, 2014

Expedition 41 Press Conference

Expedition 41 prime crew members Flight Engineer Barry Wilmore of NASA, far left, Soyuz Commander Alexander...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00190
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Palak from Chicago wants to know what experiments is Discovery carrying on board. MS. STILSON: Here's a...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Exercise
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Aug 23, 2019

SLS Core Stage Pathfinder Exercise

A time-lapse video from Aug. 23/24, 2019, shows crews at NASA’s Stennis Space Center performing a lift-and-install...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4892
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Jul 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Employees at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida gathered in the Press Site parking lot,...

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NASA image: jsc2012e096286
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Jun 22, 2012

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Expedition 32/33 backup Flight Engineer Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency lays flowers at the Kremlin Wall...

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NASA image: jsc2014e049621
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May 21, 2014

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11-47-48: At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 40/41 backup crewmembers Terry...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC951
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Jul 1, 1997

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STS-94 Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris waves as he completes the donning of his launch/entry suit in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Press Conference
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Oct 10, 2008

Expedition 18 Press Conference

The quarantined crew, from left, American spaceflight participant Richard Garriott, Expedition 18 Commander Michael...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Press Conference
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Nov 22, 2014

Expedition 42 Press Conference

Expedition 42 prime crew members, Flight Engineer Terry Virts of NASA (far left), Soyuz Commander Anton Shkaplerov...

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NASA image: iss020e023823
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Jul 24, 2009

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ISS020-E-023823 (24 July 2009) --- Astronauts Dave Wolf (foreground with back to camera) and Mike Barratt assist...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Suit-up
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Oct 11, 2008

Expedition 18 Suit-up

American spaceflight participant Richard Garriott, seated left, Expedition 18 Flight Engineer Yuri V. Lonchakov,...

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NASA image: Expedition 42 Press Conference
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Nov 22, 2014

Expedition 42 Press Conference

Expedition 42 prime crew members, Flight Engineer Terry Virts of NASA (far left), Soyuz Commander Anton Shkaplerov...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 15, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-012110 (15 June 2014) --- Coastlines of the southern Baltic Sea are featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: jsc2014e049626
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May 21, 2014

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11-59-33-2: At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 40/41 backup crewmember...

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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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