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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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Apr 5, 2010

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The crew of STS-131 suits up for launch before heading to the Astrovan.

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NASA image: iss064m260991229_Expedition_65_Soyuz_MS-18_Hatch_Opening_Welcome_Ceremony_210409
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Apr 9, 2021

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Expedition 65 Crew Arrives to the International Space Station Expedition 65 Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy of...

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NASA image: jsc2021m000115_Expedition_65_NTV_VF_Docking_Hatch_Open_210409
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Apr 9, 2021

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Expedition 65 Crew Arrives to the International Space Station Expedition 65 Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy of...

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NASA image: Opening Remarks: James Webb Space Telescope's First Full-Color Images and Data
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Jul 12, 2022

Opening Remarks: James Webb Space Telescope's First Full-Color Images and Data

Members of leadership from NASA, ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency), and other partners...

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NASA image: Hadfield and Marshburn in MRM2 prior to Hatch Opening
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Mar 29, 2013

Hadfield and Marshburn in MRM2 prior to Hatch Opening

Expedition 35 commander Chris Hadfield and flight engineer Tom Marshburn (partially obscured) are photographed in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Jones opens food package on middeck
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Apr 10, 1994

Astronaut Thomas Jones opens food package on middeck

STS059-14-004 (9-20 April 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour's middeck astronaut Thomas D. Jones, mission...

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NASA image: Coleman opens Robonaut 2 Container in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 15, 2011

Coleman opens Robonaut 2 Container in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS026-E-034288 (15 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Cady Coleman, Expedition 26/27 flight engineer, opens the...

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NASA image: Whitson and Nespoli prepare to open Node 2 hatch
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Oct 27, 2007

Whitson and Nespoli prepare to open Node 2 hatch

S120-E-006889 (27 Oct. 2007) --- Astronauts Peggy A. Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and European Space...

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NASA image: Poindexter enters ISS after Hatch Opening
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Feb 9, 2008

Poindexter enters ISS after Hatch Opening

S122-E-007032 (9 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Alan Poindexter, STS-122 pilot, translates into the International Space...

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NASA image: Nespoli opens Robonaut 2 Container in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 15, 2011

Nespoli opens Robonaut 2 Container in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS026-E-034291 (15 March 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26/27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Whitson and Nespoli open Node 2 hatch
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Oct 27, 2007

Whitson and Nespoli open Node 2 hatch

ISS016-E-006856 (27 Oct. 2007) --- NASA astronaut Peggy A. Whitson (left), Expedition 16 commander, and European...

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NASA image: Coleman opens Robonaut 2 Container in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 15, 2011

Coleman opens Robonaut 2 Container in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS026-E-034290 (15 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Cady Coleman, Expedition 26/27 flight engineer, opens the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, 4th from left, joined by President of NYSE Group Lynn Martin, 2nd from right,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

Signage outside the New York Stock Exchange building show Artemis II mission imagery ahead of NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

President of NYSE Group Lynn Martin gives remarks to invited guests ahead of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, signs the NYSE guest book, as President of NYSE Group Lynn Martin looks on, prior...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, signs the NYSE guest book, as President of NYSE Group Lynn Martin looks on, prior...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

Signage outside the New York Stock Exchange building show Artemis II mission imagery ahead of NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, gives remarks before he and other NASA leadership ring the opening bell of the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and President of NYSE Group Lynn Martin walk through the lobby of the NYSE...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, gives remarks before he and other NASA leadership ring the opening bell of the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell
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Apr 30, 2026

NASA Administrator Rings NYSE Opening Bell

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, 4th from left, joined by President of NYSE Group Lynn Martin, 2nd from right,...

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NASA image: iss059m260740609_NTV_VF_Exp59-60_Hatch_Opening_Welcome_Ceremony
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Mar 15, 2019

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U.S. Astronauts and Cosmonaut Dock to the Space Station for Expedition 59-60 Mission After launching earlier in the...

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NASA image: iss062m311001859_NTV-VF_Expedition_63_Docking_and_Hatch_Open_200409
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Apr 9, 2020

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Expedition 63 Crew Arrives to the International Space Station Expedition 63 Soyuz Commander Anatoly Ivanishin of...

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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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