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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: Padalka checks out an Orlan suit during Expedition 9
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May 10, 2004

Padalka checks out an Orlan suit during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-06431 (10 May 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander representing Russia’s...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-096
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Jul 19, 2009

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MoonFest: From Apollo to LCROSS and Beyond public event at NASA'S Ames Researc Center, Moffett Field, Calif. The day...

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NASA image: View of OMS burn and illuminated orbiter stabilizer
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May 16, 1997

View of OMS burn and illuminated orbiter stabilizer

STS084-357-008 (15-24 May 1997) --- Photographed through the aft flight deck windows of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: STS-61 air-bearing floor training in bldg 9N with Astronaut Jeff Hoffman
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Jun 7, 1993

STS-61 air-bearing floor training in bldg 9N with Astronaut Jeff Hoffman

Making use of the air-bearing floor in JSC's Shuttle mockup and integration laboratory, Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: OGS Water ORU R&R
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Aug 21, 2009

OGS Water ORU R&R

ISS020-E-033472 (21 Aug. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: PZEh-MO-8/Body Mass Measurement
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Jun 30, 2009

PZEh-MO-8/Body Mass Measurement

ISS020-E-015853 (30 June 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 20...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-135 Approach
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Jul 10, 2011

ISS during STS-135 Approach

S135-E-006700 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Stott signs crew patch in Joint Airlock
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Sep 7, 2009

Stott signs crew patch in Joint Airlock

S128-E-007938 (7 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20 flight engineer, poses for a photo after...

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NASA image: Wakata with TVIS in Service module
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Apr 23, 2009

Wakata with TVIS in Service module

ISS019-E-009823 (23 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: iss033e012541
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Oct 16, 2012

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide,Expedition 33 flight engineer,is photographed...

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NASA image: Project Apollo Flight Sequence
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Aug 1, 1966

Project Apollo Flight Sequence

Lunar Orbiter's "Typical Flight sequence of Events" turned out to be quite typical indeed, as all five spacecraft...

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NASA image: McArthur prepares to clean a ventilation filter screen inside the SM during Expedition 12
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Nov 29, 2005

McArthur prepares to clean a ventilation filter screen inside the SM during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-09763 (30 Nov. 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: View of STS-129 MS3 Foreman during EVA2
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Nov 21, 2009

View of STS-129 MS3 Foreman during EVA2

S129-E-007224 (21 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Mike Foreman, STS-129 mission specialist, performs a task near the...

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NASA image: Fincke conducts cooling tests on EMU during repair operations in the A/L on Expedition 9
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Aug 24, 2004

Fincke conducts cooling tests on EMU during repair operations in the A/L on Expedition 9

ISS009-E-19838 (24 August 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of the launch pedestal and a support structure still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral...

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

WOOV (Water On/Off Valve) 3

ISS029-E-027343 (14 Oct. 2011) --- In the International Space Station’s Columbus laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Thank you Airborne!
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Mar 5, 2015

Thank you Airborne!

Orion leadership visited Airborne Systems in Santa Ana, California on March 5, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12
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Dec 20, 2012

CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12

Orion teams perform an Orion Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) drop test using the Parachute Test Vehicle...

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NASA image: Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air
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Aug 15, 2019

Testing of the External Vision System (XVS) Software on the B200 King Air

Aerospace Engineers, “from left to right” Peter Coen and Randy Bailey attempt to spot an incoming aircraft on the...

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NASA image: MS Currie at RMS controls during EVA 2
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Mar 5, 2002

MS Currie at RMS controls during EVA 2

STS109-E-5625 (5 March 2002) --- Astronaut Nancy J. Currie, mission specialist, controls the Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: APOLLO 9 - ART CONCEPTS - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA)
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Feb 6, 2009

APOLLO 9 - ART CONCEPTS - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA)

S69-18547 (1969) --- North American Rockwell artist's concept illustrating a part of the planned Apollo 9...

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NASA image: WSTF - Promoted Combustion Testing
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Jun 14, 2021

WSTF - Promoted Combustion Testing

The Promoted Combustion Testing capability at White Sands Test Facility is used to evaluate propagation and...

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NASA image: Test Session 27A of the SPHERES
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Sep 28, 2011

Test Session 27A of the SPHERES

ISS029-E-011297 (28 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, performs a check 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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