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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: Earth Airglow Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew
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Mar 27, 2013

Earth Airglow Observations taken by the Expedition 35 Crew

Earth airglow observation taken by the Expedition 35 crew aboard the ISS. The Canadarm2 Space Station Remote...

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NASA image: MFD - Robot arm during experiment OPS
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Aug 10, 1997

MFD - Robot arm during experiment OPS

S85-E-5030 (10 August 1997) --- The Manipulator Flight Demonstration (MFD) in the Space Shuttle Discovery's cargo...

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NASA image: STS-77 crew preflight training
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May 9, 1996

STS-77 crew preflight training

S96-08071 (April 1996) --- Crew trainer Viet Nguyen briefs Canadian astronaut Marc Garneau, mission specialist, on...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crew
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Dec 21, 2010

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crew

ISS026-E-011834 (21 Dec. 2010) --- This photo, recorded by an Expedition 26 crewmember on the International Space...

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NASA image: iss066e078371
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Nov 17, 2021

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iss066e078371 (Nov. 17, 2021) --- The International Space Station's robotic manipulator system, the 57.7-foot-long...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission
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Sep 3, 1997

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-85 mission

STS085-751-039 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- This 70mm frame, exposed through aft flight deck windows of the Space...

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NASA image: iss064e059451
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Apr 15, 2021

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NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Victor Glover works with the Astrobee robot aboard the space...

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NASA image: jsc2022e004237
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Nov 8, 2021

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jsc2022e004237 (11/8/2021) --- A Preflight image of the Acoustics to Manipulate Fluids investigation, the acoustic...

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NASA image: iss057e056725
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Oct 25, 2018

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iss057e056725 (Oct. 25, 2018) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 256 miles above the North Pacific...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay during RMS checkout
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Feb 12, 1997

View of the shuttle orbiter Discovery's payload bay during RMS checkout

S82-E-5014 (12 Feb. 1997) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS) gets a preliminary workout...

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NASA image: Payload Bay as STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the ISS
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Dec 11, 2006

Payload Bay as STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the ISS

S116-E-05504 (11 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: MFD - Documentation of small fine arm in stowed position
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Aug 12, 1997

MFD - Documentation of small fine arm in stowed position

S85-E-5044 (12 August 1997) --- View of the payload bay of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery looking toward...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crew
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Dec 21, 2010

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 Crew

ISS026-E-011832 (21 Dec. 2010) --- This photo, recorded by an Expedition 26 crewmember on the International Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour and Dextre taken during Joint Operations
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Mar 21, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour and Dextre taken during Joint Operations

S123-E-008343 (21 March 2008) --- This scene, photographed from the International Space Station while docked with...

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NASA image: STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery
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Mar 2, 2011

STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery

ISS026-E-031843 (2 March 2011) --- An Expedition 26 crew member used a fish-eye lens attached to an electronic still...

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NASA image: JEMRMS and SSRMS
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Jul 26, 2009

JEMRMS and SSRMS

ISS020-E-025116 (26 July 2009) --- A portion of the Japanese Experiment Module - Exposed Facility (JEM-EF); along...

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NASA image: Payload bay from aft FD window on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

Payload bay from aft FD window on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05364 (11 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: MFD - Davis conducts experiment OPS, views of the MFD payload
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Aug 26, 1997

MFD - Davis conducts experiment OPS, views of the MFD payload

STS085-316-026 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Wearing a head band representing the Manipulator Flight Demonstration (MFD)...

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NASA image: iss064e059455
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Apr 15, 2021

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NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Victor Glover works with the Astrobee robot aboard the space...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0438
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Mar 16, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This overview shows Atlantis’ payload bay in the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Earth observation
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Aug 27, 2014

Earth observation

Earth Observation taken during a night pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: Fincke activates the RLT of the JEMRMS in the JPM / Kibo during Joint Operations
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Oct 19, 2008

Fincke activates the RLT of the JEMRMS in the JPM / Kibo during Joint Operations

ISS017-E-019979 (19 Oct. 2008) --- NASA astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, activates the Robotics...

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NASA image: Installation of Spacelab pallent
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Apr 19, 2001

Installation of Spacelab pallent

STS100-388-010 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- In the grasp of the shuttle's remote manipulator system (RMS) robot arm,...

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NASA image: Fincke activates the RLT of the JEMRMS in the JPM / Kibo during Joint Operations
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Oct 19, 2008

Fincke activates the RLT of the JEMRMS in the JPM / Kibo during Joint Operations

ISS017-E-019977 (19 Oct. 2008) --- NASA astronaut Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 commander, activates the Robotics...

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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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