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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: GRC-2007-C-02470
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Nov 13, 2007

GRC-2007-C-02470

Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel (SWT) for...

GRC
NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Technicians and engineers wait outside the Soyuz capsule for the crew of Expedition 10 to emerge after a dress...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 4, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

The instrument panel of the Soyuz is barely visible through the small window in this viww taken while the crew is...

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NASA image: Expedition 20 Landing
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Oct 10, 2009

Expedition 20 Landing

Empty chairs outside the Soyuz Capsule await Spaceflight participant Guy Laliberté, Expedition 20 Commander Gennady...

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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 helped out of the Soyuz Capsule...

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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 Reid Wiseman of NASA is helped out of the Soyuz Capsule just minutes after he and...

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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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NASA image: Expedition 8 Landing
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Apr 30, 2004

Expedition 8 Landing

The main chute for the Soyuz capsule is prepared for folding, Friday, April 30, 2004, following the landing of 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 Reid Wiseman of NASA gives a thumbs up from inside the Soyuz Capsule just minutes...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from right, and his wife, Karen Pence, tour the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space...

KSC
NASA image: OPALS Installation
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS Installation

This photo shows the Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS being installed in SpaceX Dragon capsule prior to...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong
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Oct 13, 2021

NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong

Andy Blua and Don Whitfield stand by the time capsule they helped construct 25 years ago on NASA Armstrong Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: Inside KSC! for May 28, 2021
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May 28, 2021

Inside KSC! for May 28, 2021

NASA and SpaceX are preparing for the company’s 22nd Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong
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Oct 13, 2021

NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, from left, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Director David McBride, NASA Deputy...

AFRC
NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight
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Apr 21, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight

Expedition 7 NASA International Space Station Science Officer and Flight Engineer Edward T. Lu steps out of the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong
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Oct 13, 2021

NASA Administrator Visits NASA Armstrong

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy shows NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center...

AFRC
NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe booster
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Oct 15, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe booster

The Mercury capsule and escape tower are being lowered onto the Little Joe booster for launch on August 21, 1959....

LARC
NASA image: Mercury: Little Joe booster
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Oct 15, 1959

Mercury: Little Joe booster

The Mercury capsule and escape tower are being lowered onto the Little Joe booster for launch on August 21, 1959....

LARC
NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 26, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

Expedition 13 Science Officer and Flight Engineer Jeffrey N. Williams climbs into the Soyuz capsule for his final...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 8, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 backup Soyuz Commander Valery Tokarev enters the Soyuz capsule for a final check Saturday, Oct. 9,...

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NASA image: Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel for testing.  This test is an Aero Acoustic test of the LAS.  Pictured is the calibration of the model's angle of attack
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Dec 19, 2003

Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel for testing. This test is an Aero Acoustic test of the LAS. Pictured is the calibration of the model's angle of attack

Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel for testing. This...

GRC
NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Parts of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article await testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing...

KSC
NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

The upper dome of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article awaits testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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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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