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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 24, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-45 mission launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on March 24, 1992 at 8:13:40am (EST) carrying the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-42 crew portrait includes from left to right: Stephen S. Oswald, pilot; Roberta L. Bondar, payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3877
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-3877

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Workers prepare one of three United Launch Alliance Delta II solid rocket...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 5, 1991

Spacelab

Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on June 5, 1991 at 9:24; am (EDT), the STS-40 mission was the fifth...

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NASA image: CFE-2 Experiment ICF-5 in the Node 2
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Jan 3, 2014

CFE-2 Experiment ICF-5 in the Node 2

ISS038-E-025002 (3 Jan. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, Expedition 38 flight engineer, conducts a session...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3878
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Mar 9, 2011

KSC-2011-3878

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- With the aid of an overhead crane workers lift one of three United Launch...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the fwd flight deck reviewing inflight procedures manual.
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Apr 17, 1993

Crewmembers in the fwd flight deck reviewing inflight procedures manual.

STS056-39-010 (8-17 April 1993) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Cameron mans the mission commander's station during an...

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NASA image: STS-31 crewmembers pose for informal portrait after T-30 briefing at JSC
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Mar 22, 1990

STS-31 crewmembers pose for informal portrait after T-30 briefing at JSC

STS-31 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crewmembers pose for an informal portrait after the T-30 (thirty days...

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NASA image: House NASA FY 20' Budget Hearing
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Apr 2, 2019

House NASA FY 20' Budget Hearing

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., asks NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine a question during a House Committee on...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the middeck with the Retinal Photography experiment.
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Dec 9, 1992

Crewmembers in the middeck with the Retinal Photography experiment.

STS053-02-007 (2 - 9 Dec 1992) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, pilot, uses a tonometer to check the intraocular...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

From left to right, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, NASA...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

From left to right, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, NASA...

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NASA image: House NASA FY 20' Budget Hearing
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Apr 2, 2019

House NASA FY 20' Budget Hearing

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., asks NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine a question during a House Committee on...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 emergency return
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Apr 16, 1970

View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 emergency return

S70-35369 (16 April 1970) --- Discussion in the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) dealing with the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: GFFC, Commander Ken Bowersox monitors Spacelab experiment
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Nov 5, 1995

GFFC, Commander Ken Bowersox monitors Spacelab experiment

STS073-363-032 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox, STS-73 mission commander, studies...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 NASA astronauts Megan McArthur, left, and Shane Kimbrough, second from right, and Japan...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew during Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training in CCT II mockup.
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Jan 29, 2008

STS-125 Crew during Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training in CCT II mockup.

JSC2008-E-008461 (29 Jan. 2008) --- While seated at the commander's station, astronaut Scott D. Altman, STS-125...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va. reads a question from a student to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: In orbit crew group portrait in the aft flight deck.
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Dec 9, 1992

In orbit crew group portrait in the aft flight deck.

STS053-13-021 (2-9 Dec 1992) --- The five astronauts flying aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery for the mission pose...

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NASA image: jsc2007e18071
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Apr 9, 2007

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JSC2007-E-18071 (9 April 2007) --- While seated at the pilot's station, astronaut George D. Zamka, STS-120 pilot,...

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NASA image: View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA

S71-41852 (2 Aug. 1971) --- Gerald D. Griffin, foreground, stands near his console in the Mission Operations Control...

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NASA image: STS-55 Commander Nagel uses SAREX II inside the SL-D2 module aboard OV-102
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 Commander Nagel uses SAREX II inside the SL-D2 module aboard OV-102

STS055-203-034 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Astronaut Steven R. Nagel, STS-55 mission commander, has found an isolated...

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NASA image: Astronaut Bernard Harris in life raft during WETF training
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Dec 1, 1992

Astronaut Bernard Harris in life raft during WETF training

S92-50679 (Dec 1992) --- Using a small life raft, astronaut Bernard A. Harris Jr., mission specialist for the...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson gives remarks during a visit to Arlington Science Focus Elementary School by U.S....

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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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