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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: iss042e078210
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Dec 29, 2014

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iss042e078210 (12/29/2014) --- European Space Agency Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5332
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Sep 13, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians perform a fit check on an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket as the launcher is...

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NASA image: iss050e055950
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Feb 27, 2017

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iss050e055950 (02/27/2017) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough performs routine maintenance on a treadmill aboard the...

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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-009845 (23 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Thank you Ames!
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Mar 2, 2015

Thank you Ames!

The Orion leadership visited Ames Research Center in California on March 2, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: STS-7 crewmembers during WETF training
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Jan 31, 1983

STS-7 crewmembers during WETF training

Dr. Norman E. Thagard, mission specialist for STS-7, moves through the hatchway of the mockup of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: jsc2014e063172
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Jun 26, 2014

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DATE: 6-26-14 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW SUBJECT: Expedition 42/43 crew members Samantha Cristoforetti (ESA) and Terry Virts...

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NASA image: McArthur replaces the top panels on the VOA during In-flight Maintenance on Expedition 12
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Dec 5, 2005

McArthur replaces the top panels on the VOA during In-flight Maintenance on Expedition 12

ISS012-E-10233 (5 December 2005) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA...

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NASA image: jsc2023e055876
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Jun 3, 2021

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jsc2023e055876 (6/3/2021) --- Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) engineering and safety mission assurance personnel...

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NASA image: STS-95 crew training - emergency egress training at bldg 9
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Jun 1, 1998

STS-95 crew training - emergency egress training at bldg 9

S98-07959 (5 June 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr. (D.-Ohio) simulates emergency egress from a space shuttle in...

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NASA image: Thank you Ames!
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Mar 2, 2015

Thank you Ames!

The Orion leadership (including Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer) visited Ames Research Center in California on...

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NASA image: Successful Orion parachute test!
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May 10, 2022

Successful Orion parachute test!

The Orion team performed the first of a series of parachute development tests at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in...

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NASA image: Swanson and Wiseman in Airlock with EMU
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Jul 28, 2014

Swanson and Wiseman in Airlock with EMU

ISS040-E-080769 (28 July 2014) --- NASA astronauts Steve Swanson (left), Expedition 40 commander, and Reid Wiseman,...

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NASA image: Discovery on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission
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Apr 7, 2010

Discovery on Approach to ISS during the STS-131 Mission

ISS023-E-022377 (7 April 2010) --- The three main engines of space shuttle Discovery is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Williams works on a TCS line on an open rack in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13
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Jun 1, 2006

Williams works on a TCS line on an open rack in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-29297 (1 June 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 20, 1995

Space Shuttle Project

A unique view of the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-73) moments after bursting into Earth's atmosphere on its way...

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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: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA's F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5333
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Sep 13, 2012

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians perform a fit check on an Orbital Sciences Pegasus rocket as the launcher is...

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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-006698 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and
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Feb 15, 2022

Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and

Rebecca Rogers, systems engineer, center, Lachlan Moore, systems integration engineer, right, and Dylan Schmidt,...

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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: Robotic Surgery Tech Demo
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Sep 14, 2023

Robotic Surgery Tech Demo

jsc2024e005977 (9/14/2023) --- MIRA, Virtual Incision’s miniaturized robotic assisted surgery system, is pictured in...

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NASA image: Astrobee
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Apr 30, 2019

Astrobee

iss059e038095 (April 30, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain works inside the Japanese Kibo laboratory module...

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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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