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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: View of STS-118 MS Morgan in the SPACEHAB
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Aug 17, 2007

View of STS-118 MS Morgan in the SPACEHAB

S118-E-07765 (17 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Barbara R. Morgan, mission specialist, finds herself surrounded by...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 14, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 prime crew inside centrifuge gondola in bldg 29 during training
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Nov 1, 1968

Apollo 8 prime crew inside centrifuge gondola in bldg 29 during training

S68-53194 (1 Nov. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 prime crew inside the centrifuge gondola in Building 29 during centrifuge...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032274 (18 May 2011) --- This view of the nose and the forward underside of the space shuttle Endeavour was...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0229
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Feb 2, 2001

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The orbiter Discovery is lifted by cranes in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building. It will next be...

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NASA image: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1377
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Jun 28, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Secure on the back of a transport vehicle, the MESSENGER spacecraft is being...

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NASA image: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: iss020e021866
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Jul 18, 2009

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ISS020-E-021866 (18 July 2009) --- Astronauts Dave Wolf (in spacesuit with back to camera) and Tim Kopra (out of...

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NASA image: GRC-1994-C-00158
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Jan 5, 1994

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The 9x15 low speed tunnel tests take off and landing of aircraft. The laser velocimetry system for flow measurement...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032429 (18 May 2011) --- This high angle, partial view of the space shuttle Endeavour’s crew cabin was...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0732
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Mar 29, 2001

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In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers line up containers removed from the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd4109
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Dec 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --From the NASA Railroad yard at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the locomotive departs the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  

ISS028-E-015396 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2
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Apr 26, 2017

Orion EFT-1 Heat Shield Move from LASF to VAB Highbay 2

A flatbed truck carrying the Orion heat shield from Exploration Flight Test-1, prepares to back into High Bay 2 in...

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NASA image: Rendezvous Activities during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Rendezvous Activities during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-059059 (9 Feb. 2010) --- This 800mm image showing the top of space shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin and the...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E6: On Station
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Mar 4, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E6: On Station

jsc2019m001199 - Now that our researchers’ experiment is on the International Space Station, it’s time to test how...

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NASA image: Crew Portrait of STS-117 Crewmembers
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Jun 16, 2007

Crew Portrait of STS-117 Crewmembers

S117-E-07679 (16 June 2007) --- The STS-117 crewmembers gather for a group portrait during a joint crew press...

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NASA image: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Apr 7, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-131 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-020054 (7 April 2010) --- This front-on, 800mm view of the top part of Discovery's cabin was provided by...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch
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May 5, 2018

InSight Prelaunch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas-V rocket with the NASA InSight spacecraft onboard is seen shortly after the...

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NASA image: Orion crew egress testing
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Jul 13, 2017

Orion crew egress testing

When astronauts return to Earth from destinations beyond the Moon in NASA’s Orion spacecraft and splashdown in the...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during the STS-126 Approach
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Nov 16, 2008

View of ISS taken during the STS-126 Approach

S126-E-006925 (16 Nov. 2008) --- As the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station approached each...

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NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

The Very Reverend Randy Hollerith, Dean of the Washington National Cathedral speaks at the beginning of the...

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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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