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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: Expedition 9 Soyuz Assembly
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Apr 16, 2004

Expedition 9 Soyuz Assembly

Engineers at the Baikonur Cosmodrome mate the Soyuz TMA-4 capsule with its booster rocket in preparation for a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5289
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Sep 30, 2009

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KAZAKHSTAN - The Soyuz TMA-16 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009,...

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NASA image: jsc2010e195227
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Dec 12, 2010

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View of the engines of the first stage of the Soyuz TMA-20 booster rocket during mating operations on December 12,...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Soyuz Assembly
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Apr 15, 2004

Expedition 9 Soyuz Assembly

A technician at the Baikonur Cosmodrome walks with the Soyuz capsule as it is prepared to mate with its booster...

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Feb 16, 2007

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These seven astronauts took a break from training to pose for the STS-120 crew portrait. Pictured from the left are...

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NASA image: jsc2013e017244
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Mar 16, 2013

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(16 March 2013) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, the Expedition 35 prime and...

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NASA image: jsc2017e095968
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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095968 (July 16, 2017) --- With a tree-shrouded statue of Vladimir Lenin serving as a backdrop at the...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-3 and booster rocket transport and raise on launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome
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Oct 15, 2003

Soyuz TMA-3 and booster rocket transport and raise on launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome

JSC2003-E-59158 (16 October 2003) --- The Soyuz TMA-3 spacecraft and its booster rocket were transported on a rail...

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NASA image: jsc2017e095964
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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095964 (July 16, 2017) --- Expedition 52-53 prime crewmembers Paolo Nespoli of the European Space Agency...

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NASA image: jsc2017e095972
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Jul 17, 2017

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jsc2017e095972 (July 16, 2017) --- With a tree-shrouded statue of Vladimir Lenin serving as a backdrop at the...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-3 and booster rocket transport and raise on launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome
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Oct 15, 2003

Soyuz TMA-3 and booster rocket transport and raise on launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome

JSC2003-E-59150 (16 October 2003) --- The Soyuz TMA-3 spacecraft and its booster rocket were transported on a rail...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-3 and booster rocket transport and raise on launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome
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Oct 15, 2003

Soyuz TMA-3 and booster rocket transport and raise on launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome

JSC2003-E-59146 (16 October 2003) --- The Soyuz TMA-3 spacecraft and its booster rocket were transported on a rail...

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NASA image: jsc2017e095969
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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095969 (July 16, 2017) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 52-53...

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NASA image: jsc2017e095963
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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095963 (July 16, 2017) --- Expedition 52-53 prime crewmembers Paolo Nespoli of the European Space Agency...

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NASA image: jsc2017e095967
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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095967 (July 16, 2017) --- With a tree-shrouded statue of Vladimir Lenin serving as a backdrop at the...

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NASA image: jsc2017e095966
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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095966 (July 16, 2017) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 52-53...

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NASA image: jsc2017e095973
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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095973 (July 16, 2017) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 52-53...

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NASA image: jsc2017e095974
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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095974 (July 16, 2017) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 52-53...

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NASA image: jsc2017e095971
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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095971 (July 16, 2017) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 52-53...

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NASA image: jsc2007e18072
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Apr 9, 2007

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JSC2007-E-18072 (9 April 2007) --- Astronauts Paolo Nespoli (foreground), STS-120 mission specialist representing...

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NASA image: jsc2007e18090
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Apr 9, 2007

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JSC2007-E-18090 (9 April 2007) --- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, the STS-120...

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NASA image: jsc2011e216367
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Dec 16, 2011

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At the Korolev Museum in the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 30 Flight Engineer Don Pettit of NASA...

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NASA image: Expedition 63 Crew Waves Farewell
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Apr 9, 2020

Expedition 63 Crew Waves Farewell

jsc2020e017123 - Expedition 63 Crew Waves Farewell - Expedition 63 crewmember Ivan Vagner of Roscosmos waves goodbye...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Jun 13, 2010

Expedition 24 Prelaunch Press Conference

Expedition 24 Flight Engineer Doug Wheelock, left, answers a reporter’s question during a press conference held at...

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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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