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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: Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space
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Jul 16, 2014

Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space

General William Shelton, Commander of the United States Air Force Space Command, second from right, answers a...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Soyuz TMA-11 Lands
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Apr 18, 2008

Expedition 16 Soyuz TMA-11 Lands

The Soyuz TMA-11 capsule lays on its side on the Kazakh steppe, Friday, April 19, 2008. Expedition 16 Commander...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch Briefing
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Oct 12, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch Briefing

Backup Expedition 8 Commander Bill McArthur, left, and prime Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale practice...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Prime Crew - Gondola for Centrifuge Training - MSC
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Nov 1, 1968

Apollo 8 Prime Crew - Gondola for Centrifuge Training - MSC

S68-53187 (1 Nov. 1968) --- The prime crew of the Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission stands beside the gondola in Building...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Soyuz TMA-11 Lands
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Apr 18, 2008

Expedition 16 Soyuz TMA-11 Lands

Russian Sokol flight suits of Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Yuri...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4390
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Aug 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, former astronaut and Air Force test pilot, stands near space...

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NASA image: STS-72 crew trains in Fixed Base (FB) Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS)
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Jun 7, 1995

STS-72 crew trains in Fixed Base (FB) Shuttle Mission Simulator (SMS)

S95-12716 (May 1995) --- Astronauts Brian Duffy, in commander's seat, and Winston E. Scott discuss their scheduled...

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NASA image: STS-55 SL-D2 crew poses in front of ET/SRB at KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A
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Feb 11, 1992

STS-55 SL-D2 crew poses in front of ET/SRB at KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39A

S93-29860 (11 Feb 1993) --- The STS-55 crew poses for a group portrait next to the Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch...

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NASA image: Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Schubert B Crater during LM Rendezvous.
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Apr 23, 1972

Apollo 16 Mission image - View of the Schubert B Crater during LM Rendezvous.

AS16-122-19527 (23 April 1972) --- The Apollo 16 Lunar Module (LM) ascent stage, with astronauts John W. Young and...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 7, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao, right, looks on as Russian Space Forces cosmonaut Yuri Shargin takes a spin in...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 5, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao, right, and backup Expedition 10 Commander Bill...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the flight deck
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Aug 29, 1997

Crewmember activity in the flight deck

STS085-358-005 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., mission commander, floats on the flight deck...

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NASA image: iss065m261881109_Expedition_65_JAXA_PAO_Event_210707
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Jul 7, 2021

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SPACE STATION COMMANDER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH JAPANESE STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC Aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 1, 1971

Skylab

This August 1971 interior photograph of Skylab's Multiple Docking Adapter (MDA) flight article, undergoing...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft is mated to its booster rocket in a processing hangar at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: iss063m262201644_Exp_63_Inflight_Ctr_for_the_Advce_of_Science_in_Space_200807
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Aug 7, 2020

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SPACE STATION COMMANDER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH SCIENCE STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc185
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Jan 21, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-82 Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT). Crew members are Mission...

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NASA image: Prelaunch - Apollo 11 (P / C)
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Jan 13, 1969

Prelaunch - Apollo 11 (P / C)

S69-16682 (10 Jan. 1969) --- These three astronauts have been selected by NASA as the prime crew of the Apollo 11...

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NASA image: Expedition 17 / 18 participate in a news conference in the U.S. Laboratory
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Oct 17, 2008

Expedition 17 / 18 participate in a news conference in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS017-E-021299 (17 Oct. 2008) --- Crewmembers aboard the International Space Station participate in a news...

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NASA image: Expedition One crewmembers pose for photo in Service Module
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Feb 7, 2001

Expedition One crewmembers pose for photo in Service Module

STS098-314-0017 (7-20 February 2001) --- Cosmonauts Yuri P. Gidzenko (left), Expedition One Soyuz commander; and...

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NASA image: Cockrell and Rominger go through de-orbit preparations in the flight deck
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Dec 6, 1996

Cockrell and Rominger go through de-orbit preparations in the flight deck

STS080-360-002 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- From the commander's station on the port side of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Soyuz Rollout
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Dec 17, 2012

Expedition 34 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is erected into position after being rolled out to the launch pad by train on Monday, December 17,...

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NASA image: Launch of Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission
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Dec 21, 1968

Launch of Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission

S68-56001 (21 Dec. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 (Spacecraft 103/Saturn 503) space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 7, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao undergoes physical testing on a mechanized tilt table at crew quarters in...

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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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