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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: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 17, 2009

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS020-E-021653 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the crew cabin and part of the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Portrait on the Middeck
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May 21, 2009

STS-125 Crew Portrait on the Middeck

S125-E-013380 (21 May 2009) --- The crewmembers for the STS-125 mission pose for a photo on the middeck of the...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72415,0
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Jan 18, 1972

View of Apollo 17 lunar rock sample no. 72415,0

S73-16198 (December 1972) --- A close-up view of Apollo 17 lunar sample number 72415,0 which was brought back from...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Launch
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Oct 14, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter
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Feb 4, 2022

Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter

Graphic Artist Kim Keller with one of the eight new NASA Artemis logos (four large, four small) on...

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NASA image: STS-133 Discovery during approach
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 Discovery during approach

ISS026-E-030494 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the three main engines of the space shuttle Discovery was...

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NASA image: HTV-4 undocking
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Sep 4, 2013

HTV-4 undocking

One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station took this picture of the Japanese HTV-4...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Axiom Mission 2 International Space Station Hatch Closure - May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023

Expedition 69 Axiom Mission 2 International Space Station Hatch Closure - May 30, 2023

Axiom Mission-2, the second private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, undocked from the orbiting...

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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: 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: Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch
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Feb 23, 2011

Space Shuttle Discovery is Prepared for Launch

The space shuttle Discovery is seen shortly after the Rotating Service Structure was rolled back at launch pad 39A,...

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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: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

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

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Media Day
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May 23, 2019

Apollo 11 Media Day

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to members of the news media at the NASA News Center on May 23, 2019. News...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Sun shines behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter
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Feb 4, 2022

Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter

Eight new NASA Artemis logos (four large, four small) were installed on Crawler-Transporter 2 at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-133 crew during Payload Egress training in Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT)
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Mar 31, 2010

STS-133 crew during Payload Egress training in Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT)

JSC2010-E-046380 (31 March 2010) --- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits, the...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-030085 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This view of the aft portion of the space shuttle Discovery, including the three...

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NASA image: Best Station Science Images of 2023
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Dec 28, 2023

Best Station Science Images of 2023

Ensuring U.S. leadership of in-space manufacturing in low Earth orbit by enabling the use of the ISS National...

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

ECAMs at KSC - Mars 2020

A close-up view of one of several Environmental Continuous Air Monitors, or ECAMS, located in the Space Coast area...

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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-015668 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC01padig036
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Feb 2, 2001

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The underside of orbiter Discovery is seen as it is lifted to vertical in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: STS-29 DISCOVERY - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-103 - OFFICIAL CREW PORTRAIT
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Jan 4, 1989

STS-29 DISCOVERY - ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-103 - OFFICIAL CREW PORTRAIT

S89-25082 (January 1989) --- Space shuttle Discovery will be manned by these five astronauts when it makes it second...

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NASA image: iss053e180266
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Nov 12, 2017

iss053e180266

iss053e180266 (Nov. 12, 2017) --- The six-member Expedition 53 crew poses in their flight suits for a portrait...

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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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