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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-104 crew in-flight portrait in the Atlantis middeck
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Jul 23, 2001

STS-104 crew in-flight portrait in the Atlantis middeck

STS104-337-004 (12-24 July 2001) --- The STS-104 astronauts took a moment from a busy agenda to pose for their...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 2
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Jul 26, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 2

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) is seen in the waters of the Pacific Ocean during NASA’s Underway Recovery Test...

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NASA image: Artemis_II_Rollout_Timelapse
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Jan 17, 2025

Artemis_II_Rollout_Timelapse

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 carrying the agency’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: STS-105 Expedition 2 Return
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Aug 23, 2001

STS-105 Expedition 2 Return

JSC2001-E-25824 (23 August 2001) --- Patrick G. Forrester, STS-105 mission specialist, signs autographs for the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  

ISS028-E-015146 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing
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Dec 13, 2019

Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing

The heat shield and back shell for the Mars 2020 rover are unboxed inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility...

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NASA image: iss055-s-002
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Oct 6, 2017

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iss055-s-002 (Oct. 6, 2017) --- The six-member Expedition 55 crew poses for an official crew portrait at the Johnson...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032063 (18 May 2011) --- This close-up view of the crew cabin of space shuttle Endeavour was provided by an...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: You Are Going!
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Apr 26, 2021

You Are Going!

With Artemis, NASA is going back to the Moon. And we want you to come along!..You Are Going, illustrated by former...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0532
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour begins backing out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 atop an orbiter...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72255
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Jan 18, 1972

View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72255

S73-16007 (December 1972) --- A "mug shot" of Apollo 17 lunar sample no. 72255 which was brought back from the lunar...

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NASA image: Webb Telescope Acoustic Testing Social Media Video
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Mar 14, 2019

Webb Telescope Acoustic Testing Social Media Video

Engineers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center moved the James Webb Space Telescope from the Space Systems...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: You Are Going!
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Apr 26, 2021

You Are Going!

With Artemis, NASA is going back to the Moon. And we want you to come along!..You Are Going, illustrated by former...

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NASA image: iss065e166107
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Jul 10, 2021

iss065e166107

iss065e166107 (July 10, 2021) --- The seven-member Expedition 65 crew gets together for a portrait aboard the...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Ernie Reyes, retired, former Apollo 1 senior operations manager, signs a book for a worker after the Apollo 1...

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NASA image: jsc2021e037880
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Mar 11, 2021

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jsc2021e037880 (3/11/2021) --- A preflight photo of the five seed packages of the Seeds and Martian Yeast...

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NASA image: STS-71 astronauts and Mir cosmonauts team portrait
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Jun 17, 1994

STS-71 astronauts and Mir cosmonauts team portrait

S94-35069 (17 June 1994) --- Crew members for the joint Space Shuttle/Mir missions pose for a team portrait in the...

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NASA image: ECAMs at KSC - Mars 2020
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Jul 27, 2020

ECAMs at KSC - Mars 2020

One of several Environmental Continuous Air Monitors, or ECAMS, is located in the Space Coast area on July 27, 2020,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0550
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Apr 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Roseate Spoonbill takes flight. The colorful birds are seen often throughout KSC and...

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28
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Oct 15, 2014

Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032226 (18 May 2011) --- This partial view of the starboard wing of the space shuttle Endeavour was...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

Expedition 9 Flight Engineer Michael Fincke is assisted by NASA Flight Doctor Steve Heart as he walks to 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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