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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: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-029825 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Discovery was provided by an...

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28
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Oct 15, 2014

Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4972
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Sep 11, 2012

KSC-2012-4972

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, rolls onto the ramp area at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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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-032527 (18 May 2011) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Endeavour, including the three...

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NASA image: iss071-s-002
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Oct 4, 2023

iss071-s-002

iss071-s-002 (Oct. 4, 2023) --- The official Expedition 71 crew portrait with (bottom row from left) Roscosmos...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Human Landing System Program Manager Lisa Watson-Morgan gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tours Blue Origin Facility
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May 23, 2019

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tours Blue Origin Facility

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, second from left, arrives at the Blue Origin facilities near the agency’s...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jun 2, 1995

Space Shuttle Projects

These five NASA astronauts were the crew members for the STS-69 mission that launched aboard the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing
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Dec 13, 2019

Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing

The heat shield and back shell for the Mars 2020 rover are unboxed inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-84pc-0022
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Sep 13, 1963

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MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER, HOUSTON, TX. -- FIRST ASTRONAUT TEAM -- Project Mercury Astronauts, whose selection was...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig008
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Mar 28, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A baby owl, possibly a screech owl, shows its fear and resentment of the photographer...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041601 (16 May 2010) --- This view of the underside of the crew cabin of the space shuttle Atlantis was...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Launch
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Oct 14, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: In-flight portrait of the STS-60 crew
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Apr 9, 1999

In-flight portrait of the STS-60 crew

STS060-31-009 (3-11 Feb. 1994) --- The six-member STS-60 crew pose for the traditional in-flight crew portrait, with...

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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 Washington National Cathedral Choir performs a choral performance of Apollo 8's Christmas Eve broadcast during...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 17, 2009

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS020-E-021604 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the underside of the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was...

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NASA image: Expedition Five crew in LES on Endeavour's MDK during STS-113 landing
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Dec 7, 2002

Expedition Five crew in LES on Endeavour's MDK during STS-113 landing

STS113-346-022 (7 December 2002) --- The Expedition Five crewmembers, attired in their shuttle launch and entry...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for October 1, 2019
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Nov 1, 2019

Inside KSC! for October 1, 2019

The Space Launch System core stage pathfinder - a full-scale mock-up of the rocket's actual core stage - was loaded...

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NASA image: STS-127 approach to ISS
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Jul 17, 2009

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-022356 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was one of a series provided by an...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Crewmembers in the JPM
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Jan 20, 2013

Expedition 34 Crewmembers in the JPM

ISS034-E-031671 (20 Jan. 2013) --- Expedition 34 crew members pose for an in-flight crew portrait in the Kibo...

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NASA image: iss063e063155
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Aug 1, 2020

iss063e063155

iss063e063155 (Aug. 1, 2020) --- The Expedition 63 crew gathers for a final portrait before the departure of NASA's...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Jun 6, 2018

Daedalia Planum

This VIS image shows a small portion of the lava flows that comprise Daedalia Planum. The flows originated at Arsia...

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NASA image: Barratt on middeck
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Feb 24, 2011

Barratt on middeck

S133-E-005034 (24 Feb. 2011) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, STS-133 mission specialist, is seen on the middeck of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 8, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51J mission included (seated left to right) Robert L. Stewart, mission specialist;...

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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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