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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: Orbital sunset photographed by Astronaut John Glenn during MA-6 flight
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Feb 20, 1962

Orbital sunset photographed by Astronaut John Glenn during MA-6 flight

S62-06040 (20 Feb. 1962) --- Orbital sunset photographed by astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. aboard the "Friendship 7"...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - EQUIPMENT (OPTICAL & PHOTOGRAPHIC) - CAPE
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Aug 3, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-5 - EQUIPMENT (OPTICAL & PHOTOGRAPHIC) - CAPE

S65-43482 (20 Aug. 1965) --- Table-top view of several of the optical and photographic pieces of equipment planned...

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NASA image: Enlarged photograph of Apollo 15 landing area in Hadley-Apennine region
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Jul 16, 1971

Enlarged photograph of Apollo 15 landing area in Hadley-Apennine region

S71-02257 (June 1971) --- An enlarged Lunar Orbiter photograph showing the Apollo 15 landing area in the...

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NASA image: Astronaut photographs ice crystals forming inside a sheet of water
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Oct 23, 2024

Astronaut photographs ice crystals forming inside a sheet of water

iss072e098117 (Oct. 24, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams photographs ice crystals...

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NASA image: Six frames of S201 experiment photograph showing halo of Comet Kohoutek
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Nov 1, 1973

Six frames of S201 experiment photograph showing halo of Comet Kohoutek

S74-20010 (November-December 1973) --- Six frames of Skylab 4 Far Ultraviolet Electronographic (S201 experiment)...

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NASA image: Camera Aboard "Friendship 7" - Photographs Astronaut John Glenn During Spaceflight
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Feb 20, 1961

Camera Aboard "Friendship 7" - Photographs Astronaut John Glenn During Spaceflight

S62-00302 (20 Feb. 1962) --- A camera onboard the "Friendship 7" Mercury spacecraft photographs astronaut John H....

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit sets up camera hardware to photograph research activities
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Mar 15, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit sets up camera hardware to photograph research activities

iss072e782399 (March 15, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit sets up camera...

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NASA image: The Chroniclers Ceremony
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May 3, 2019

The Chroniclers Ceremony

Vic Ratner, left, and Todd Halvorson unveil their names, along with the names of Jim Banke and Peter Cosgrove, now...

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NASA image: KSC-386C-2729-19
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Jan 28, 1986

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA/ADMIN ARRIVAL OF VICE PRESIDENT BUSH FOLLOWING STS-51L. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: KSC-20190503-MH-GEB01_0001-The_Chroniclers_Ceremony-3217273
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May 3, 2019

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2019 The Chroniclers inductee ceremony - four recipients

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NASA image: The Chroniclers Ceremony
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May 3, 2019

The Chroniclers Ceremony

Jim Banke, left, and Todd Halvorson were honored as Chroniclers during a ceremony May 3, 2019, at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: The Chroniclers Ceremony
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May 3, 2019

The Chroniclers Ceremony

Brass strips engraved with the names of Jim Banke, Peter Cosgrove, Todd Halvorson and Vic Ratner were unveiled...

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NASA image: Clouds near New Zealand photographed from Skylab space station
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Dec 12, 1973

Clouds near New Zealand photographed from Skylab space station

SL4-137-3566 (12 Dec. 1973) --- A group of clouds near New Zealand, as photographed from the Skylab space station in...

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NASA image: Progress photograph of sample experiments being conducted with lunar materia
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Sep 29, 1969

Progress photograph of sample experiments being conducted with lunar materia

S69-53126 (30 Sept. 1969) --- A progress photograph of sample experiments being conducted in the Manned Spacecraft...

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NASA image: STS-51 astronauts photographed during sleep period on Discovery's middeck
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Sep 20, 1993

STS-51 astronauts photographed during sleep period on Discovery's middeck

STS051-20-037 (12-22 Sept 1993) --- Four of the five astronaut crew members were photographed during one of their...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir are photographed inside the Dragon spacecraft
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Jan 12, 2026

NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir are photographed inside the Dragon spacecraft

jsc2026e002978 (Jan. 12, 2026) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir, SpaceX Crew-12 Pilot...

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NASA image: Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti photographs samples for a space physics experiment
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Aug 10, 2022

Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti photographs samples for a space physics experiment

iss067e253397 (Dec. 2, 2024) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Samantha...

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NASA image: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot is photographed inside the Dragon spacecraft
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Jan 12, 2026

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot is photographed inside the Dragon spacecraft

jsc2026e002975 (Jan. 12, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and SpaceX Crew-12 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: IO Support - Expedition 24
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Jun 4, 2010

IO Support - Expedition 24

Photographer: Victor Zelentsov

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NASA image: Expedition 24 preflight
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May 31, 2010

Expedition 24 preflight

Photographer: Victor Zelentsov

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NASA image: IO Support - Expedition 24
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Jun 4, 2010

IO Support - Expedition 24

Photographer: Victor Zelentsov

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NASA image: Expedition 24 preflight
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May 31, 2010

Expedition 24 preflight

Photographer: Victor Zelentsov

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NASA image: Oblique photograph looking northwest into Sea of Tranquility
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Dec 24, 1968

Oblique photograph looking northwest into Sea of Tranquility

AS08-13-2344 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This oblique photograph looks generally northwest from the Apollo 8 spacecraft...

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NASA image: Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed during EVA
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Mar 6, 1969

Astronaut Russell Schweickart photographed during EVA

AS09-20-3094 (6 March 1969) --- Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, stands in "golden slippers" 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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