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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: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Parts of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article rest on test stands inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

European Space Agency astronaut Pedro Duque of Spain climbs into the Soyuz TMA-3 vehicle in a processing facility at...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, left, Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri, left, and Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander and Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri, left, Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale,...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander and Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri, center, Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale,...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Part of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article awaits testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing...

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NASA image: Anna Kikina in Crew Capsule
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Jun 27, 2022

Anna Kikina in Crew Capsule

Cosmonaut Anna Kikina sits in a mockup of the spacecraft that will take NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

The Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article awaits testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility,...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

The lower dome of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article awaits testing inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

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NASA image: Arc Furnace Mercury Capsule
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Aug 20, 1959

Arc Furnace Mercury Capsule

A hot jet research facility, used extensively in the design and development of the reentry heat shield on the...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, center, visits the launch pad at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

Part of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article rests on a test stand inside the Commercial Crew and Cargo...

KSC
NASA image: Capsule Sections in High Bay
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Sep 3, 2015

Capsule Sections in High Bay

In the foreground, the lower dome of the Boeing CST-100 Structural Test Article rests on a test stand inside the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02472
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Nov 13, 2007

GRC-2007-C-02472

Orion Capsule and Launch Abort System (LAS) installed in the NASA Glenn 8x6 Supersonic Wind Tunnel for testing. This...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing
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Sep 11, 2013

Expedition 36 Soyuz TMA-08M Landing

Expedition 36 Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy of NASA is helped out of the Soyuz TMA-08M capsule after he and,...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 16, 2011

Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing

Russian support personnel work to help get crew members out of the Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft shortly after the...

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NASA image: 2013 Inaugural Parade
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Jan 21, 2013

2013 Inaugural Parade

The Orion space capsule along with NASA Astronauts Lee Morin, Alvin Drew, Kjell Lindgren, Serena Aunon, Kate Rubins,...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Landing
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Jul 1, 2012

Expedition 31 Landing

A Russian Search and Rescue helicopter flies to the the Soyuz TMA-03M capsule shortly after it landed with...

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NASA image: 2013 Inaugural Parade
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Jan 21, 2013

2013 Inaugural Parade

The Orion space capsule along with NASA Astronauts Lee Morin, Alvin Drew, Kjell Lindgren, Serena Aunon, Kate Rubins,...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 16, 2011

Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing

Russian support personnel work to help get crew members out of the Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft shortly after the...

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NASA image: Apollo Project
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Dec 5, 1961

Apollo Project

Image L61-8036 is available as an electronic file from the photo lab. See URL. -- Photographed on 12/05/1961. --...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Soyuz Landing
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Apr 17, 2021

Expedition 64 Soyuz Landing

A Russian MI_8 helicopter departs to Soyuz landing site after the Soyuz Capsule landed in a remote area near the...

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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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