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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

This cutaway illustration shows the Apollo Spacecraft with callouts of the major components. The spacecraft...

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NASA image: Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli Visit Marine Corps Ba
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May 7, 2018

Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli Visit Marine Corps Ba

ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli tours the Home of the Commandants of the Marine Corps, Monday, May 7, 2018 in...

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NASA image: Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli Visit Marine Corps Ba
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May 7, 2018

Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli Visit Marine Corps Ba

ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli tours the Home of the Commandants of the Marine Corps, Monday, May 7, 2018 in...

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NASA image: Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli Visit Marine Corps Ba
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May 7, 2018

Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli Visit Marine Corps Ba

ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli tours the Home of the Commandants of the Marine Corps, Monday, May 7, 2018 in...

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NASA image: Candid photo of Astronauts Cernan and Schmitt aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 17, 1972

Candid photo of Astronauts Cernan and Schmitt aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-163-24148 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan (left) and scientist-astronaut Harrison H. "Jack"...

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NASA image: Candid photo of Astronaut Eugene Cernan aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 17, 1972

Candid photo of Astronaut Eugene Cernan aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-163-24122 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- This candid photograph of astronaut Eugene A. Cernan was taken by a fellow...

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NASA image: Astronaut Eugene Cernan eating a meal aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Eugene Cernan eating a meal aboard Apollo 17 spacecraft

AS17-163-24129 (7-19 Dec. 1972) --- A fellow crewman took this photograph of astronaut Eugene A. Cernan eating a...

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NASA image: Closeup view of docking system of the Apollo spacecraft
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Jan 1, 1968

Closeup view of docking system of the Apollo spacecraft

S68-50869 (1968) --- An engineering set up illustrating the docking system of the Apollo spacecraft. During docking...

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NASA image: Crew-10 Provides Farewell Remarks Change Of Command Ceremony Takes Place – Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Aug 5, 2025

Crew-10 Provides Farewell Remarks Change Of Command Ceremony Takes Place – Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Aboard the International Space Station, Crew-10 which includes NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers as...

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NASA image: Commander De Winne works on the RadSilk Experiment in the JPM
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Nov 17, 2009

Commander De Winne works on the RadSilk Experiment in the JPM

ISS021-E-028096 (17 Nov. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, works...

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NASA image: Commander De Winne uses a Camcorder in the JPM
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Nov 12, 2009

Commander De Winne uses a Camcorder in the JPM

ISS021-E-024311 (12 Nov. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, moves a...

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NASA image: Commander De Winne exercises on the COLBERT/T2 Treadmill
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Nov 17, 2009

Commander De Winne exercises on the COLBERT/T2 Treadmill

ISS021-E-028204 (17 Nov. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander,...

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NASA image: STS-79 commander and pilot on the forward flight deck
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Sep 24, 1996

STS-79 commander and pilot on the forward flight deck

STS79-E-5383 (24 September 1996) --- Astronauts William F. Readdy (left) and Terrence W. Wilcutt sit at the...

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NASA image: Portrait view of Expedition 7 Commander Yuri Malenchenko
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Jul 1, 2003

Portrait view of Expedition 7 Commander Yuri Malenchenko

ISS007-E-08988 (1 July 2003) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 7 mission commander, is pictured in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 / 17 Change of Command Ceremony in A/L
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Apr 17, 2008

Expedition 16 / 17 Change of Command Ceremony in A/L

ISS016-E-036380 (17 April 2008) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, prepares to sign the...

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NASA image: Commander De Winne exercises on the FWED in the Columbus Module
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Oct 28, 2009

Commander De Winne exercises on the FWED in the Columbus Module

ISS021-E-016863 (28 Oct. 2009) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander,...

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NASA image: Astronauts Stafford and Brand at controls of Apollo Command Module
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Jul 17, 1975

Astronauts Stafford and Brand at controls of Apollo Command Module

AST-06-344 (15-24 July 1975) --- Two American ASTP crewmen, astronauts Thomas P. Stafford (foreground) and Vance D....

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NASA image: Commander De Winne works on the RadSilk Experiment in the JPM
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Nov 17, 2009

Commander De Winne works on the RadSilk Experiment in the JPM

ISS021-E-028101 (17 Nov. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, works...

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NASA image: Commander De Winne works on the RadSilk Experiment in the JPM
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Nov 17, 2009

Commander De Winne works on the RadSilk Experiment in the JPM

ISS021-E-028100 (17 Nov. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, works...

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NASA image: Commander Truly cleans ARS filters on middeck
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Sep 5, 1983

Commander Truly cleans ARS filters on middeck

STS008-13-336 (5 Sept 1983) --- On middeck, Richard M. Truly, STS-8 commander, uses vacuum cleaner to remove debris...

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NASA image: Commander De Winne works on the RadSilk Experiment in the JPM
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Nov 17, 2009

Commander De Winne works on the RadSilk Experiment in the JPM

ISS021-E-028097 (17 Nov. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 21 commander, works...

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NASA image: WEIGHT AND BALANCE TESTS (COMMAND PILOT) - TRAINING - CAPE
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Oct 25, 1965

WEIGHT AND BALANCE TESTS (COMMAND PILOT) - TRAINING - CAPE

S65-56208 (25 Oct. 1965) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, command pilot for the Gemini-7 prime crew, is pictured during...

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NASA image: Astronaut Stuart Roosa hoisted inside recovery net to Navy helicopter
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Feb 9, 1971

Astronaut Stuart Roosa hoisted inside recovery net to Navy helicopter

S71-19476 (9 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Stuart A. Roosa, command module pilot, is hoisted inside a Billy Pugh net to a...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 and Expedition 12 commander and Spaceflight participant in Zvezda
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Oct 8, 2005

Expedition 11 and Expedition 12 commander and Spaceflight participant in Zvezda

ISS011-E-14192 (8 October 2005) --- Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev (right), Expedition 11...

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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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