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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: KSC-2013-4262
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Project Morpheus prototype lander has been...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4225
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Dec 4, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Project Morpheus prototype lander is attached to a tether at the launch platform located...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4255
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Dec 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a convoy of vehicles accompanies the Project...

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Jan 15, 2020

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iss061e129665 (Jan. 15, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch is tethered to the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: MATISS Experiment
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Nov 21, 2016

MATISS Experiment

iss050e010908 911/21/2016) --- A view of Matiss floating in the Columbus Module. The Microbial Aerosol Tethering on...

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NASA image: Kotov during Orlan hardware installation in the SM during Expedition 15
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May 24, 2007

Kotov during Orlan hardware installation in the SM during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-09436 (24 May 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e143462 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured tethered to the...

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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e143733 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is pictured tethered to the International Space...

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NASA image: Garan during EVA 1
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Jul 12, 2011

Garan during EVA 1

S135-E-007585 (12 July 2011) --- With the help of his hands and a tether, NASA astronaut Ron Garan hangs from the...

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NASA image: iss066e166153
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Mar 15, 2022

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iss066e166153 (March 15, 2022) --- NASA astronaut Kayla Barron is pictured tethered to the International Space...

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NASA image: Barry in the payload bay during the first EVA
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Aug 16, 2001

Barry in the payload bay during the first EVA

STS105-E-5236 (16 August 2001) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry appears to be hanging by his hands from the cargo bay's...

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NASA image: iss070e015424
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Nov 1, 2023

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iss070e015424 (Nov. 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli is pictured...

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NASA image: iss064e025843
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Jan 26, 2021

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iss064e025843 (Jan. 26, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Victor Glover works on safety...

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NASA image: iss053e119676
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Oct 20, 2017

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iss053e119676 (Oct. 20, 2017) --- Flight Engineer and astronaut Joe Acaba is attached to a portable foot restraint...

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NASA image: iss061e143622
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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e143622 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured tethered to the...

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NASA image: Garan during EVA 1
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Jul 12, 2011

Garan during EVA 1

S135-E-007582 (12 July 2011) --- With the help of his hands and a tether, NASA astronaut Ron Garan hangs from the...

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NASA image: Xodiac Flies at Mojave Air & Space Port
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Aug 27, 2019

Xodiac Flies at Mojave Air & Space Port

Masten Space Systems’ Xodiac lander completes a tethered flight test at the Mojave Air & Space Port. Xodiac is one...

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NASA image: Fossum at the orbiter BKHD after completing the task for EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

Fossum at the orbiter BKHD after completing the task for EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06092 (8 July 2006) --- Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, repositions tethers at the...

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NASA image: iss061e144253
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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e144253 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is pictured tethered to the International Space...

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NASA image: iss053e119678
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Oct 20, 2017

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iss053e119678 (Oct. 20, 2017) --- Flight Engineer and astronaut Joe Acaba is attached to a portable foot restraint...

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NASA image: Sellers at the orbiter BKHD after completing the task for EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

Sellers at the orbiter BKHD after completing the task for EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06097 (8 July 2006) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, STS-121 mission specialist, repositions tethers at the...

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NASA image: iss061e142964
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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e142964 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured tethered to the...

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NASA image: Budarin works with clamps in the Transfer Chamber of Zvezda during Expedition Six
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Jan 31, 2003

Budarin works with clamps in the Transfer Chamber of Zvezda during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-21375 (31 January 2003) --- Cosmonaut Nikolai M. Budarin, Expedition 6 flight engineer, works with tethers...

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NASA image: iss061e144323
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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e144323 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is pictured tethered to the International Space...

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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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