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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-92PC-1723
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Aug 4, 1992

KSC-92PC-1723

ONBOARD ATLANTIS -- A 70mm handheld camera was used by the STS-46 crewmembers to capture this medium closeup view of...

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NASA image: iss066e166554
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Mar 15, 2022

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iss066e166554(March 15, 2022) --- NASA astronaut Raja Chari is pictured tethered to the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Yurchikhin during Orlan hardware installation in the SM during Expedition 15
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May 24, 2007

Yurchikhin during Orlan hardware installation in the SM during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-09432 (24 May 2007) --- Cosmonaut Fyodor N. Yurchikhin, Expedition 15 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

A tethered Stennis Space Center employee climbs an A-3 Test Stand ladder June 8, 2012, against the backdrop of the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jan 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Challenger, making its fourth space flight, highlights the 41B insignia. The reusable vehicle is...

MSFC
NASA image: iss070e015430
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Nov 1, 2023

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iss070e015430 (Nov. 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli is pictured...

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NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
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Jun 8, 2012

A-3 Test Stand

A tethered Stennis Space Center employee climbs an A-3 Test Stand ladded June 8, 2012, against the backdrop of the...

SSC
NASA image: iss060e043273
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Aug 21, 2019

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iss060e043273 (Aug. 21, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague is pictured tethered to the forward end of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4523
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Nov 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander's engine fires briefly in a tethered-flight test at...

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NASA image: InSight's Dusty Selfie
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May 6, 2019

InSight's Dusty Selfie

This is NASA InSight's second full selfie on Mars. Since taking its first selfie, the lander has removed its heat...

JPL
NASA image: View of Endeavour's STBD longeron and MEPSI deploy during STS-113
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Dec 2, 2002

View of Endeavour's STBD longeron and MEPSI deploy during STS-113

STS113-370-012 (2 December 2002) --- The horizon of a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space form the...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Views - STS-41B
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Feb 12, 1984

Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Views - STS-41B

Astronaut Robert L. Stewart, Mission Specialist (MS), uses his hands to control his movement in space while using...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin practices work task aboard KC-135
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Oct 13, 1966

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin practices work task aboard KC-135

S66-57387 (13 Oct. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot for the Gemini-12 spaceflight, practices work...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0937
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Apr 28, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-104 Mission Specialist Michael Gernhardt...

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NASA image: iss056e011980
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Jun 14, 2018

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iss056e011980 (June 14, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Drew Feustel is pictured tethered to the International Space...

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NASA image: iss061e005520
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Oct 11, 2019

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iss061e005520 (Oct. 11, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan waves to the camera while tethered on the Port 6 (P6)...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

Managed by Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Tug was a reusable multipurpose space vehicle designed to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Chang-Diaz on forward flight deck during TSS-1R deployment
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Mar 18, 1996

Astronaut Chang-Diaz on forward flight deck during TSS-1R deployment

STS075-328-018 (25 Feb. 1996) --- Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, STS-75 payload commander, is busy at the pilot's...

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NASA image: STS-46 crewmembers work on OV-104's aft flight deck
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Aug 4, 1992

STS-46 crewmembers work on OV-104's aft flight deck

STS046-14-013 (4 Aug. 1992) --- Five of the seven crew members squeezed into this busy scene on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: iss068e022435
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Nov 15, 2022

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iss068e022435 (Nov. 15, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio is pictured during a...

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NASA image: iss056e011989
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Jun 14, 2018

iss056e011989

iss056e011989 (June 14, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Drew Feustel is pictured tethered to the International Space...

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NASA image: iss069e020815
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Jun 15, 2023

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iss069e020815 (June 15, 2023) --- NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg is barely visible (center) tethered to the...

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NASA image: iss070e015407
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Nov 1, 2023

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iss070e015407 (Nov. 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Loral O'Hara is pictured (center)...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Mar 29, 1993

Earth Science

Small Expendable Deployer System (SEDS) is a tethered date collecting satellite and is intended to demonstrate a...

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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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