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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: Whitson using iPAD
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Nov 23, 2016

Whitson using iPAD

iss050e011454 (11/23/2016) --- A view of NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson using an iPAD containing the Dose Tracker...

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NASA image: iss067e009250
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Apr 9, 2022

iss067e009250

iss067e009250 (April 9, 2022) --- This unique orientation of the Northrop Grumman Cygnus space freighter attached to...

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NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

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NASA image: Astronauts Brian Duffy and Dan Barry team up to prepare a meal
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Jan 20, 1996

Astronauts Brian Duffy and Dan Barry team up to prepare a meal

STS072-306-004 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Astronauts Brian Duffy (left), mission commander, and Daniel T. Barry, mission...

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NASA image: Flight Day 6: Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures Lunar Surface
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Nov 21, 2022

Flight Day 6: Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures Lunar Surface

art001e000337 (Nov. 21, 2022) – On the sixth day of the Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera...

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NASA image: Flight Day 24: A Sliver of Earth
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Dec 9, 2022

Flight Day 24: A Sliver of Earth

art001e002518 (Dec. 9, 2022) On flight day 24 of the Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera captured...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-102-033 (31 August - 1 September 1985) --- This is one of a series of six photographs released by NASA covering...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures Moon
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures Moon

art001e001873 (Dec. 1, 2022) Orion’s optical navigation camera captured this image of the Moon on flight day 16 of...

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NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 11, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

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NASA image: Sharing a Unique Perspective
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Apr 6, 2026

Sharing a Unique Perspective

art002e014256 (April 6, 2026) – CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 24, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-011843 (24 June 2013) --- Gravity waves and sunglint on Lake Superior are featured in this image...

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NASA image: Wandering Poles of Enceladus
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May 30, 2017

Wandering Poles of Enceladus

Working with image data from NASA's Cassini mission, researchers have found evidence that Saturn's moon Enceladus...

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NASA image: Earth observation views of the Sahara Desert taken from OV-105 during STS-99
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Mar 9, 2000

Earth observation views of the Sahara Desert taken from OV-105 during STS-99

STS099-729-045 (11-22 February 2000) ---This Earth scene from the Space Shuttle Endeavour features linear dunes in...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Center Director Roy Bridges (left), Program Manager of the International Space Station (ISS) Randy Brinkley (second from left) and STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell (right) applaud the unveiling of the name "Destiny" for the U.S. Laboratory module. The lab, which is behnd them on a workstand, is scheduled to be launched on STS-98 on Space Shuttle Endeavour in early 2000. It will become the centerpiece of scientific research on the ISS. The Shuttle will spend six days docked to the Station while the laboratory is attached and three spacewalks are conducted to compete its assembly. The laboratory will be launched with five equipment racks aboard, which will provide essential functions for Station systems, including high data-rate communications, and maintain the Station's orientation using control gyroscopes launched earlier. Additional equipment and research racks will be installed in the laboratory on subsequent Shuttle flights.
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Dec 1, 1998

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Center Director Roy Bridges (left), Program Manager of the International Space Station (ISS) Randy Brinkley (second from left) and STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell (right) applaud the unveiling of the name "Destiny" for the U.S. Laboratory module. The lab, which is behnd them on a workstand, is scheduled to be launched on STS-98 on Space Shuttle Endeavour in early 2000. It will become the centerpiece of scientific research on the ISS. The Shuttle will spend six days docked to the Station while the laboratory is attached and three spacewalks are conducted to compete its assembly. The laboratory will be launched with five equipment racks aboard, which will provide essential functions for Station systems, including high data-rate communications, and maintain the Station's orientation using control gyroscopes launched earlier. Additional equipment and research racks will be installed in the laboratory on subsequent Shuttle flights.

NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)

STS035-13-008 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- The various components of the Astro-1 payload are seen backdropped against the...

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NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's PLB with RCS firing
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's PLB with RCS firing

STS035-35-007 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- During the STS-35 mission, the Astronomy Laboratory 1 (ASTRO-1) payload, in its...

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NASA image: Garan conducts CsPINs Experiment Operations
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Apr 28, 2011

Garan conducts CsPINs Experiment Operations

ISS027-E-017839 (28 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight engineer, supports the Dynamism...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Seat Test
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Feb 21, 2017

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Seat Test

Engineers working with Boeing's CST-100 Starliner test the spacecraft's seat design in Mesa, Arizona, focusing on...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada, California as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Sierra Nevada, California as seen from STS-59

STS059-L09-162 (9-20 April 1994) --- Orient with the snow-covered mountains (Sierra Nevada of California) in the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0423
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Mar 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians check the progress of the Control...

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NASA image: Orion Ascent Abort-2 Media Resource Reel
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Jun 19, 2019

Orion Ascent Abort-2 Media Resource Reel

Orion’s Ascent Abort-2 flight test will evaluate the spacecraft’s launch abort system during some of the most...

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NASA image: Vection Hardware Deployment - Session 1
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Jul 25, 2019

Vection Hardware Deployment - Session 1

iss060e014613 (7/25/2019) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmintano is shown in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew
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Dec 28, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 26 Crew

ISS026-E-013115 (28 Dec. 2010) --- From 220 miles above Earth, one of the Expedition 26 crew members used a 32-mm...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0097
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Jan 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility check the position of the Hubble Space...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Center Director Roy Bridges (left), Program...

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