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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: Celebrating 50 Years of Apollo 9 - 'A Hell of a Ride'
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Mar 3, 2019

Celebrating 50 Years of Apollo 9 - 'A Hell of a Ride'

50 years ago, we tested the capabilities of our Moon landing spacecraft in Earth’s orbit. Commander James McDivitt,...

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NASA image: Commander Ken Bowersox films activity in Spacelab
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Nov 2, 1995

Commander Ken Bowersox films activity in Spacelab

STS073-230-014 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-73 mission commander, uses a...

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NASA image: STS-79 commander at entrance to docking module
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Sep 23, 1996

STS-79 commander at entrance to docking module

STS79-E-5300 (23 September 1996) --- Astronaut William F. Readdy (foreground), STS-79 commander, bids farewell to...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Command Module
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Command Module

The Apollo 9 Command/Service Modules photographed through the window from the Lunar Module,"Spider",on the fifth day...

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NASA image: Change of Command of International Space Station Takes Place
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May 4, 2022

Change of Command of International Space Station Takes Place

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn handed over command of the International Space...

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NASA image: Apollo 17,Eugene A. Cernan inside the Command Module
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Dec 7, 1972

Apollo 17,Eugene A. Cernan inside the Command Module

AS17-162-24050 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan appears to be relaxing in this candid photograph...

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NASA image: Mission commander James Wetherbee on the forward flight deck
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Feb 3, 1995

Mission commander James Wetherbee on the forward flight deck

STS063-06-027 (3-11 Feb 1995) --- Seated at the commander's station on the Space Shuttle Discovery's flight deck,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli Visit Marine Corps Ba
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May 7, 2018

Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli Visit Marine Corps Ba

ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli sits on a couch where Archibald Henderson, the 5th Commandant of the Marine Corps passed...

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NASA image: U.S.S. Bennington during recovery operations for Apollo 4
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Nov 9, 1967

U.S.S. Bennington during recovery operations for Apollo 4

U.S.S. Bennington comes alongside the floating Apollo spacecraft 017 Command Module during recovery operations in...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Commander Zena Cardman
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA astronaut and SpaceX Crew-11 Commander Zena Cardman

jsc2025e034100 (March 27, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and commander for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission Zena Cardman is...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 Commander Kelly on the Middeck
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May 23, 2011

View of STS-134 Commander Kelly on the Middeck

S134-E-008751 (23 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, is pictured on the middeck of space...

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NASA image: Commander Readdy floats through connecting tunnel into Spacehab
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Sep 17, 1996

Commander Readdy floats through connecting tunnel into Spacehab

STS79-E-5008 (17 September 1996) --- Astronaut William F. Readdy, mission commander, floats through tunnel into...

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NASA image: GT-7 COMMAND PILOT (INFLIGHT PHOTO)(EXPERIMENT)
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Dec 18, 1965

GT-7 COMMAND PILOT (INFLIGHT PHOTO)(EXPERIMENT)

S65-63713 (19 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, Gemini-7 command pilot, is using the visual acuity device and a...

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NASA image: Commander Wilcutt at work on Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 11, 2000

Commander Wilcutt at work on Atlantis during STS-106

S106-E-5088 (11 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, mission commander, on the flight deck of the...

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NASA image: Commander Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study
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Mar 31, 1982

Commander Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study

Commander Jack Lousma examines Insect Flight Motion Study (Student Experiment) taped to the airlock on the aft...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 Commander Kelly on the Middeck
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 Commander Kelly on the Middeck

S134-E-007766 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, is pictured on the middeck of space...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 Commander Kelly on the Middeck
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May 20, 2011

View of STS-134 Commander Kelly on the Middeck

S134-E-007765 (20 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, works on the middeck of space shuttle...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean

S70-35644 (17 April 1970) --- The Apollo 13 Command Module (CM) splashes down and its three main parachutes...

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NASA image: View of docking target on Apollo 11 Lunar Module from Command Module
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Jul 21, 1969

View of docking target on Apollo 11 Lunar Module from Command Module

AS11-36-5365 (21 July 1969) --- A close-up view of the docking target on the Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM)...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Crewmembers during Transfer of Command Ceremony
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Mar 9, 2014

Expedition 38 Crewmembers during Transfer of Command Ceremony

ISS038-E-068903 (9 March 2014) --- The new commander of the current crew on the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Change of Command of International Space Station Takes Place
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Sep 22, 2024

Change of Command of International Space Station Takes Place

Aboard the International Space Station, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko handed over command of the space station...

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NASA image: Commander Mattingly prepares meal on middeck
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Jul 4, 1982

Commander Mattingly prepares meal on middeck

STS004-28-312 (27 June-4 July 1982) --- Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, STS-4 crew commander, prepares a meal in...

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NASA image: U.S. Navy's "At The Helm" with ISS Commander Chris Cassidy
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Aug 19, 2020

U.S. Navy's "At The Helm" with ISS Commander Chris Cassidy

In-flight interview between the U.S. Navy's "At The Helm" and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy.

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NASA image: STS-116 Commander Polansky in the FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Commander Polansky in the FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05403 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-116 commander, occupies the commander's station on...

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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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