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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: The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA approaches the International Space Station
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Oct 29, 2025

The HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0988458 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: SLAMMD (Space Linear Acceleration Mass Measurement Device)
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Oct 5, 2011

SLAMMD (Space Linear Acceleration Mass Measurement Device)

ISS029-E-017474 (5 Oct. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

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NASA image: Furukawa using ARED in Node 2
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Nov 5, 2011

Furukawa using ARED in Node 2

ISS029-E-039869 (5 Nov. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 29...

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NASA image: Crew-10 astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Jonny Kim during Crew-10 and 73s Routine Operations MS2 training
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Apr 29, 2024

Crew-10 astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Jonny Kim during Crew-10 and 73s Routine Operations MS2 training

jsc2023e029684 (April 29, 2024) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-10 Mission...

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

WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3 before encapsulation

ISS029-E-027334 (14 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: The new HTV-X1 approaches the International Space Station
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Oct 29, 2025

The new HTV-X1 approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0988449 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 portrait prints for MRC flipbook
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Feb 14, 2011

Expedition 28 portrait prints for MRC flipbook

JSC2011-E-046617 (14 Feb. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28/29...

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NASA image: iss068e035487
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Dec 29, 2022

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iss068e035487 (Dec. 29, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Crew-10 astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Jonny Kim during Crew-10 and 73s Routine Operations MS2 training
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Apr 29, 2024

Crew-10 astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Jonny Kim during Crew-10 and 73s Routine Operations MS2 training

jsc2023e029671 (April 29, 2024) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-10 Mission...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 29, 2010

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden participates in a wreath laying ceremony as part of NASA's Day of Remembrance,...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum, right, tosses his hat into the air and comments to Peggy Whitson, NASA Chief of...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

A view inside inside the Russian Search and Rescue helicopter that will carry Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine answers social media questions ahead of the launch of NASA’s Mars 2020...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

Space Launch Complex 41 is seen illuminated by spotlights, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, ahead of the launch of a United...

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NASA image: Spaceborne Computer-2
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Apr 29, 2021

Spaceborne Computer-2

iss065e009492 4/29/2021 --- A view of the Spaceborne Computer-2 High Performance Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman answers questions from the media during a press conference ahead of the launch of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson speaks with college students after the "Future of Space" STEM event, Monday,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Janet Petro, left, is seen with NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard as they...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

A student asks Nick Hague and Christina Koch, two astronauts currently living and working on the International Space...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

A student asks a questions during a panel discussion with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, NASA Associate...

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NASA image: KSC Town Hall with Pam Melroy & Bob Cabana
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Nov 29, 2022

KSC Town Hall with Pam Melroy & Bob Cabana

NASA senior leaders participate in a town hall discussion on Nov. 29, 2022, at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks with college students after the "Future of Space" STEM event, Monday,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen on the launch pad...

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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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