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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: STS-114 Media Day at the NBL
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Feb 24, 2005

STS-114 Media Day at the NBL

JSC2005-E-07623 (24 February 2005) --- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Preflight
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Dec 21, 2011

Expedition 30 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-03M spacecraft is obscured by the venting of liquid oxygen on it's launch pad at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS1 Good prepares for EVA4
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May 17, 2009

STS-125 MS1 Good prepares for EVA4

S125-E-009402 (17 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Good, STS-125 mission specialist, gets help in the donning of his...

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NASA image: Earth's atmopsheric glow underneath star trails
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Apr 2, 2025

Earth's atmopsheric glow underneath star trails

iss072e940398 (April 2, 2025) --- This long duration photograph reveals Earth's atmopsheric glow underneath star...

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NASA image: Phillips and Krikalev  in U.S. Laboratory during SSRMS proficiency training
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May 6, 2005

Phillips and Krikalev in U.S. Laboratory during SSRMS proficiency training

ISS011-E-05591 (6 May 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer, and cosmonaut...

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NASA image: STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module
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Oct 30, 1985

STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module

61A-01-030 (30 Oct.-6 Nov. 1985) --- Mission specialist Guion S. Bluford prepares to perform a physics experiment...

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NASA image: STS-125 EVA OPS 1G training
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Apr 9, 2009

STS-125 EVA OPS 1G training

JSC2009-E-072670 (9 April 2009) --- Astronauts Andrew Feustel (bottom), John Grunsfeld (center left), Mike Massimino...

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NASA image: iss009e21116
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Sep 1, 2004

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ISS009-E-21116 (1 Sept. 2004) -- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, aboard the International Space Station (ISS) at...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

STS005-41-1311 (17 Nov. 1982) --- The Telesat Canada's ANIK C-3 satellite is deployed from its protective cradle in...

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NASA image: jsc2018e010879
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Mar 5, 2018

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jsc2018e010879 - At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 55 crewmembers Ricky Arnold of NASA (top) and...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew members Mike Fincke and Greg Chamitoff
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Nov 12, 2010

STS-134 crew members Mike Fincke and Greg Chamitoff

JSC2010-E-185506 (12 Nov. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Michael Fincke and Andrew Feustel (partially obscured), both...

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NASA image: Spacewalkers Stephen Bowen and Sultan Alneyadi exit the Quest airlock
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Apr 28, 2023

Spacewalkers Stephen Bowen and Sultan Alneyadi exit the Quest airlock

iss069e008015 (April 28, 2023) --- NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen and UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan...

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NASA image: City lights dot the U.S. landscape
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May 21, 2025

City lights dot the U.S. landscape

iss073e0148982 (May 21, 2025) --- City lights dot the U.S. landscape looking southeast from 261 miles above Omaha,...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember
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Aug 23, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 32 crewmember

ISS032-E-024619 (30 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba (partially obscured), Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45368 (29 Sept 1993) --- Payload specialist Martin J. Fettman (face obscured), in an oscillating sled device,...

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NASA image: MS Hadfield and MS Parazynski raise the SSRMS from the SLP during an EVA for STS-100
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Apr 22, 2001

MS Hadfield and MS Parazynski raise the SSRMS from the SLP during an EVA for STS-100

STS100-714-015 (22 April 2001) --- Astronauts Scott E. Parazynski (center frame) and Chris A. Hadfield (partially...

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NASA image: View of the STS-95 orbiter Discovery's payload bay
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Oct 29, 1998

View of the STS-95 orbiter Discovery's payload bay

STS095-E-5030 (10-29-98) --- Backdropped over a shoreline and thousands of miles of ocean waters, the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during EVA TPS Overview training
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Mar 24, 2010

STS-133 crew during EVA TPS Overview training

JSC2010-E-046555 (24 March 2010) --- The STS-133 crew members participate in a training session in the Space Vehicle...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Cleanup OPS following STS-119 EVA 2
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Mar 21, 2009

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Cleanup OPS following STS-119 EVA 2

S119-E-006958 (21 March 2009) --- Astronauts Tony Antonelli (left), STS-119 pilot; and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 prime crewmembers during water egress training
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Jan 17, 1970

Apollo 13 prime crewmembers during water egress training

S70-24010 (17 Jan. 1970) --- The three prime crew members of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission stand by to...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 28 / STS-135 Crew Members floating in the Node 2
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Jul 17, 2011

View of Expedition 28 / STS-135 Crew Members floating in the Node 2

ISS028-E-017535 (17 July 2011) -- Four members of the joint STS-135/Expedition 28 crews are able to spend part of...

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NASA image: Crewmembers watch Dragon Launch on Computer Screen
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May 22, 2012

Crewmembers watch Dragon Launch on Computer Screen

ISS031-E-140385 (22 May 2012) --- Expedition 31 crew members watch the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on a...

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NASA image: STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020
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Dec 20, 2010

STS-335 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep 91020

JSC2010-E-196891 (20 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronauts Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus (mostly obscured), both STS-135...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Dec 4, 2002

Earth Science

International Space Station (ISS) crew members were able to document a rare occurrence. The dark 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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