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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: 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...

LRC
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: Wiseman in with ACE sample
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May 30, 2014

Wiseman in with ACE sample

ISS040-E-006567 (2 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, performs an Advanced...

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NASA image: Walheim during EVA 3
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Feb 15, 2008

Walheim during EVA 3

S122-E-008916 (15 Feb. 2008) --- Astronaut Rex Walheim, mission specialist, performs work on the outside of the...

JSC
NASA image: Mastracchio during Day 2 of CDRA IFM
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Apr 9, 2014

Mastracchio during Day 2 of CDRA IFM

ISS039-E-010325 (9 April 2014) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38/39 flight engineer, is seen in the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing
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Nov 17, 2025

Artemis III Lunar Spacesuit Testing

A NASA crew member practices simulated lunar surface operations at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory where teams...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-127
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Jul 19, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-127

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

ARC
NASA image: Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME)
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Aug 10, 2018

Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME)

iss056e130654 (Aug. 10, 2018) --- The Combustion Integration Rack (CIR), pictured in its open configuration, is...

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NASA image: Tani in the A/L prior to EVA 11/Bravo
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Nov 20, 2007

Tani in the A/L prior to EVA 11/Bravo

ISS016-E-011618 (20 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut Daniel Tani, Expedition 16 flight engineer, prepares to exit the...

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NASA image: VEG-01 Ops
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Feb 1, 2016

VEG-01 Ops

Photographic documentation of VEG-01 flowers taken by the Expedition 46 crew. The Veg-01 investigation is used to...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Leak Check
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Leak Check

Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA International Space Station Science Officer and Flight Engineer, has a...

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NASA image: MS Sellers connects cables during EVA 2
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Oct 12, 2002

MS Sellers connects cables during EVA 2

STS112-E-5291 (12 October 2002) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers uses both a handrail on the Destiny Laboratory and a...

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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...

LRC
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: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 30, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

Brazilian Space Agency Soyuz crew member Marcos Pontes performs the traditional signing of a bedroom door at the...

HQ
NASA image: Foreman,Behnken,and Linnehan place STS-123 patch on wall in the A/L during Joint Operations
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Mar 23, 2008

Foreman,Behnken,and Linnehan place STS-123 patch on wall in the A/L during Joint Operations

S123-E-008756 (23 March 2008) --- Astronauts Mike Foreman (left), Robert L. Behnken and Rick Linnehan, all STS-123...

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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...

LRC
NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

MSFC
NASA image: Crewmembers in the forward flight deck.
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Jan 19, 1993

Crewmembers in the forward flight deck.

STS054-30-022 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- Astronaut Donald R. McMonagle (right), pilot, shares the forward flight deck with...

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NASA image: Dezhurov and Culbertson work on laptops in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Three
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Aug 18, 2001

Dezhurov and Culbertson work on laptops in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition Three

ISS003-E-5352 (18 August 2001) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr. (bottom), Expedition Three commander, and...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-063
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Jul 19, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0144-063

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

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

STS-127 approach to ISS

ISS020-E-021316 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour was provided by an Expedition 20...

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NASA image: s133e008821
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Mar 5, 2011

s133e008821

S133-E-008821 (5 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Eric Boe, STS-133 pilot, signs the STS-133 patch, which was added to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5326
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Sep 13, 2012

KSC-2012-5326

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

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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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