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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: Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2
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Nov 18, 2009

Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2

ISS021-E-029508 (18 Nov. 2009) --- STS-129 and Expedition 21 crew members are pictured shortly after Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Onboard
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Oct 11, 2007

Expedition 16 Onboard

Live video from the International Space Station is shown on the screen in the Russian Mission Control Center in...

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Oct 12, 2007

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Korolev, Russia -- Live video from the Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft of the International Space Station is shown on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking
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Mar 24, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 55 flight engineers Ricky Arnold of NASA, bottom left, Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos, bottom center, and...

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NASA image: STS-124 and Expedition 17 crew greet after docking
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Jun 2, 2008

STS-124 and Expedition 17 crew greet after docking

S124-E-005615 (2 June 2008) --- The STS-124 and Expedition 17 crewmembers greet each other shortly after Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2
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Nov 18, 2009

Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2

ISS021-E-029489 (18 Nov. 2009) --- STS-129 and Expedition 21 crew members greet each other shortly after Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking
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Jun 8, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 56 flight engineers Sergey Prokopyev of Roscosmos, bottom left, Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space...

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Sep 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility work in the doorway of the Unity...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking
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Jun 8, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 56 flight engineers Sergey Prokopyev of Roscosmos, bottom left, Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2
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Nov 18, 2009

Expedition 21 and STS-129 Crew Members in the Node 2

ISS021-E-029505 (18 Nov. 2009) --- STS-129 and Expedition 21 crew members are pictured shortly after Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking
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Jun 8, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 56 flight engineers Sergey Prokopyev of Roscosmos, bottom left, Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking
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Mar 24, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 55 flight engineers Ricky Arnold of NASA, bottom left, Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos, bottom center, and...

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NASA image: 07pd2861
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Oct 12, 2007

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Live video from the International Space Station is shown on the screen in the Russian Mission Control Center in...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking
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Mar 24, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Bill Gerstenmaier speaks...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking
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Mar 24, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking

Expedition 55 flight engineers Ricky Arnold of NASA, bottom left, Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos, bottom center, and...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking
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Mar 24, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Docking

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Bill Gerstenmaier speaks...

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Sep 21, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility prepare the Unity connecting module...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00058
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Mar 4, 2005

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How is the external airlock used for extra vehicular activities? The airlock that we use for going on an extra...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility stand by after opening the hatch on the Italian-built Node 2, a future element of the International Space Station. Node 2 arrived at KSC June 1. The second of three Station connecting modules, the module attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab and provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European laboratory, the Centrifuge Accommodation Module and, later, Multipurpose Logistics Modules. It will provide the primary docking location for the Shuttle when a pressurized mating adapter is attached to Node 2. Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. Node 2 is the designated payload for mission STS-120. No orbiter or launch date has been determined yet.Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. Node 2 is the designated payload for mission STS-120. No orbiter or launch date has been determined yet.Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. Node 2 is the designated payload for mission STS-120. No orbiter or launch date has been determined yet.
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Jun 6, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility stand by after opening the hatch on the Italian-built Node 2, a future element of the International Space Station. Node 2 arrived at KSC June 1. The second of three Station connecting modules, the module attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab and provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European laboratory, the Centrifuge Accommodation Module and, later, Multipurpose Logistics Modules. It will provide the primary docking location for the Shuttle when a pressurized mating adapter is attached to Node 2. Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. Node 2 is the designated payload for mission STS-120. No orbiter or launch date has been determined yet.Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. Node 2 is the designated payload for mission STS-120. No orbiter or launch date has been determined yet.Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. Node 2 is the designated payload for mission STS-120. No orbiter or launch date has been determined yet.

NASA image: NASA’s Sace-X Crew-12 Arrival & Welcoming Remarks Part-2
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Feb 14, 2026

NASA’s Sace-X Crew-12 Arrival & Welcoming Remarks Part-2

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Flight Day 2 Highlights
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Aug 27, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Flight Day 2 Highlights

NASA’s SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: NASA’s Sace-X Crew-12 Arrival & Welcoming Remarks Part-1
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Feb 14, 2026

NASA’s Sace-X Crew-12 Arrival & Welcoming Remarks Part-1

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Flight Day 2 Highlights
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Mar 5, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Flight Day 2 Highlights

NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Astronauts Arrive at Space Station – Saturday, August 2, 2025
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Aug 2, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Astronauts Arrive at Space Station – Saturday, August 2, 2025

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke as well as JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility stand by after opening the hatch on...

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