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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: H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4
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Aug 9, 2013

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)-4

The unpiloted Japanese "Kounotori" H2 Transfer Vehicle-4 (HTV-4) approaches the International Space Station. View...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 2, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 25, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 3, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station. Folder...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 26, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 29, 2013

Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

"View of the capture of the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft built by Orbital Sciences Corp attached to the...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew
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May 9, 2015

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 43 crew

ISS043E184438 (05/09/2015) --- This Earth observation of the American state of Maryland was sent out as a twitter...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 crew in Penguin suit
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Aug 15, 2013

Expedition 36 crew in Penguin suit

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy (left), Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and European...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers prepares meal on OV-103's middeck
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers prepares meal on OV-103's middeck

STS026-06-033 (5 Oct 1988) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, STS-26 mission specialist, reads teleprinted message...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jul 28, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during night pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Artemis II: Flight Day 5 Highlights
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II: Flight Day 5 Highlights

Artemis II Flight Day 5 Highlights: Includes crew wakeup call from Charlie Duke, a special presentation for crew...

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NASA image: 2019 Graduation Message From the International Space Station
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May 10, 2019

2019 Graduation Message From the International Space Station

Congratulations, class of 2019 graduates! NASA astronaut Nick Hague offers you well wishes and encouragement for a...

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NASA image: Astronauts Bridges and England surrounded by teleprinted messages
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Jul 30, 1985

Astronauts Bridges and England surrounded by teleprinted messages

51F-03-024 (29 July-6 Aug 1985) --- Astronauts Anthony W. England, left, and Roy D. Bridges are surrounded by some...

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NASA image: Christina Koch Congratulatory Message – Patricia Cornwell
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Dec 28, 2019

Christina Koch Congratulatory Message – Patricia Cornwell

NASA astronaut Christina Koch now has a new place in the record book, for the longest single spaceflight ever by a...

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NASA image: Thanksgiving Message from the International Space Station
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Nov 22, 2021

Thanksgiving Message from the International Space Station

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 66 Flight Engineers Mark Vande Hei, Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn and...

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NASA image: Christina Koch Congratulatory Message – Peggy Whitson
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Dec 28, 2019

Christina Koch Congratulatory Message – Peggy Whitson

NASA astronaut Christina Koch now has a new place in the record book, for the longest single spaceflight ever by a...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mike O’Neal, with the KSC Spaceport Technology Development Office, talks to the media at the NASA-KSC News Center after viewing President George W. Bush’s message on the future of NASA.  The President stated his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades.   Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station.
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Jan 14, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mike O’Neal, with the KSC Spaceport Technology Development Office, talks to the media at the NASA-KSC News Center after viewing President George W. Bush’s message on the future of NASA. The President stated his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades. Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mike O’Neal, with the KSC Spaceport Technology Development Office, talks to the media...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dr. Woodrow Whitlow, KSC deputy director, talks to the media at the NASA-KSC News Center after viewing President George W. Bush’s message on the future of NASA.  The President stated his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades.   Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station.
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Jan 14, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dr. Woodrow Whitlow, KSC deputy director, talks to the media at the NASA-KSC News Center after viewing President George W. Bush’s message on the future of NASA. The President stated his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades. Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dr. Woodrow Whitlow, KSC deputy director, talks to the media at the NASA-KSC News...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Maria Littlefield, chief technologist with the Launch Services Program Office, talks to the media at the NASA-KSC News Center after viewing President George W. Bush’s message on the future of NASA.  The President stated his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades.   Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station.
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Jan 14, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Maria Littlefield, chief technologist with the Launch Services Program Office, talks to the media at the NASA-KSC News Center after viewing President George W. Bush’s message on the future of NASA. The President stated his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades. Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Maria Littlefield, chief technologist with the Launch Services Program Office, talks...

NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jessica Arreola
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Oct 6, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jessica Arreola

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Public and Digital Engagement Lead Jessica Arreola and learn about...

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NASA image: Mensaje en una botella: un poema a bordo de la nave espacial Europa Clipper
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Dec 18, 2023

Mensaje en una botella: un poema a bordo de la nave espacial Europa Clipper

Conoce a Roque Raquel Salas Rivera, el poeta y traductor puertorriqueño que tradujo y adaptó al español el poema de...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Emil de Cou conducts the Space Philharmonic during a program entitled Human Spaceflight: The Kennedy Legacy,...

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NASA image: NASA Mars Perseverance on Nasdaq MarketSite
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Feb 18, 2021

NASA Mars Perseverance on Nasdaq MarketSite

A Mars 2020 message is seen on the video board of the Nasdaq MarketSite after NASA's Perseverance rover landed on...

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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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