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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: KSC-81PC-0456
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Apr 28, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia - riding piggyback atop a modified 747 jet called...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3142
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Jul 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module for Exploration Flight Test 1 sits inside a clean room processing cell...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

NASA Flight Surgeon Joseph Schmid waits for the Expedition 39 crew members to be extracted from the Soyuz TMA-11M...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0786
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Apr 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers stand by as the Multi-Purpose...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

Expedition 41 Commander Max Suraev of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) rests in a chair outside the...

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NASA image: Soyuz 20S docking
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Oct 2, 2009

Soyuz 20S docking

ISS020-E-043931 (2 Oct. 2009) --- The Soyuz TMA-16 spacecraft approaches the International Space Station, carrying...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-17 Lands
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Jun 1, 2010

Soyuz TMA-17 Lands

Expedition 23 Flight Engineer T.J. Creamer, center, is assisted by NASA Flight Surgeon Pete Bauer, left, and Chief...

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NASA image: Expedition 35 Landing
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May 14, 2013

Expedition 35 Landing

Expedition 35 Commander Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is helped off a Russian Search and Rescue...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5287
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Oct 2, 2009

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KAZAKHSTAN -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and Ambassador of the United States of America to the Russian...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1529
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Oct 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39A, the P1 truss payload, plus the Crew...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, left, Soyuz Commander Mikhail...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Landing
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Apr 30, 2004

Expedition 8 Landing

Soyuz Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri is helped from the medical tent to the all terrain vehicle for transportation...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0790
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Apr 25, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 24, 2010

Expedition 24 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 24 Flight Engineer Mikhail Kornienko, embraces his family after he and Expedition 24 Commander Alexander...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

The Japanese Experiment Module or JEM (background) and other hardware undergoing processing for transport to the...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-05M Spacecraft departs from the ISS
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Nov 18, 2012

Soyuz TMA-05M Spacecraft departs from the ISS

ISS034-E-005005 (18 Nov. 2012) --- The Soyuz TMA-05M spacecraft departs from the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: KSC01padig117
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Mar 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747, kicks up dust as it touches down...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0177
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Jan 15, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly (left) looks on while Mission Specialist Paul...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-05M Spacecraft departs from the ISS
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Nov 18, 2012

Soyuz TMA-05M Spacecraft departs from the ISS

ISS034-E-005022 (18 Nov. 2012) --- The Soyuz TMA-05M spacecraft departs from the International Space Station and...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing
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Nov 10, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz TMA-13M Landing

A woman in ceremonial Kazakh dress presents flowers to Expedition 41 Flight Engineer Alexander Gerst of the European...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0163
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Jan 13, 2001

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Commander James D. Wetherbee checks out the window of Discovery...

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NASA image: Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing
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Nov 6, 2014

Orion Flight Test Preview Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media listen as NASA and contractor...

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NASA image: Expedition 20 Landing
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Oct 10, 2009

Expedition 20 Landing

Expedition 20 Flight Engineer Michael Barratt rests in a chair shortly after he and Spaceflight participant Guy...

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NASA image: Expedition 20 Landing
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Oct 10, 2009

Expedition 20 Landing

Expedition 20 Flight Engineer Michael Barratt rests in a chair and is checked by medical personnel shortly after he...

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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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