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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: CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12
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Dec 20, 2012

CPAS PTV Drop 12-20-12

Orion teams perform an Orion Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) drop test using the Parachute Test Vehicle...

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NASA image: De Winne  in Service Module
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Jun 3, 2009

De Winne in Service Module

ISS020-E-006143 (3 June 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Crew Exit Strategy for Orion
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Oct 7, 2015

NASA Tests Crew Exit Strategy for Orion

Teams perform a series of tests at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: CIR Troubleshooting Operations
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Jun 19, 2018

CIR Troubleshooting Operations

iss056e021157 (June 19, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA (foreground) performs...

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NASA image: EMU Partial Water Tank Dump and Fill
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Apr 6, 2015

EMU Partial Water Tank Dump and Fill

ISS043E087403 (04/06/2015) --- NASA astronauts Terry Virts (left) and Scott Kelly are seen here inside the station’s...

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NASA image: Commander Wilcutt works at the commander's workstation during STS-106
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Sep 11, 2000

Commander Wilcutt works at the commander's workstation during STS-106

STS106-352-009 (8-20 September 2000) --- Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, STS-106 mission commander, performs a firing...

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NASA image: Thank you Airborne!
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Mar 5, 2015

Thank you Airborne!

Orion leadership visited Airborne Systems in Santa Ana, California on March 5, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: Wakata with TVIS in Service module
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Apr 23, 2009

Wakata with TVIS in Service module

ISS019-E-009824 (23 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight
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Apr 8, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight

Astronaut Michael Foale, left, and Cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri, backup crew members for Expedition 7, depart the...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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Mar 4, 2015

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Orion leadership (including Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer) visited the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California on...

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NASA image: Thank you Airborne!
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Mar 5, 2015

Thank you Airborne!

Orion leadership visited Airborne Systems in Santa Ana, California on March 5, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1

S125-E-007215 (14 May 2009) --- What appears to be a number of astronauts, because of the shiny mirror-like surface...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea
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Sep 13, 2012

Orion SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: at NASA Langley Resea

SPLASH BTA Phase 2 Vertical Tests 9: Documentation of preparation, set up and results of full scale BTA (Boilerplate...

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NASA image: T2 Maintenance
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Jun 24, 2010

T2 Maintenance

ISS024-E-006461 (24 June 2010) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24 flight engineer, performs routine...

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NASA image: Vinogradov in the A/L during Expedition 13
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Sep 4, 2006

Vinogradov in the A/L during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-75799 (4 Sept. 2006) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov, Expedition 13 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Closeout Pathfinder Weld
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Nov 15, 2015

Closeout Pathfinder Weld

Lockheed Martin team completes the closeout weld of the pathfinder pressure vessel at NASA's Michoud Assembly...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight
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Nov 5, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Takes Off for QSF18 Supersonic Flight

NASA’s F/A-18 research aircraft takes off from Ellington Field in Houston, Texas for a quiet supersonic research...

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NASA image: Jody Singer, MSFC deputy director, and Bobby Watkins visit the P
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Apr 24, 2017

Jody Singer, MSFC deputy director, and Bobby Watkins visit the P

Jody Singer, left, Marshall deputy director, and Bobby Watkins, director of Marshall's Human Exploration and...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Chamitoff working on the CDRA
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May 28, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Chamitoff working on the CDRA

ISS028-E-005986 (28 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-134 mission specialist, performs maintenance on...

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NASA image: Thank you Airborne!
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Mar 5, 2015

Thank you Airborne!

Orion leadership visited Airborne Systems in Santa Ana, California on March 5, 2015 to recognize the great work...

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NASA image: ISS during STS-135 Approach
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Jul 10, 2011

ISS during STS-135 Approach

S135-E-006777 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing the International Space Station...

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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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