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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: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri, left, and Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael...

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NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 30, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e043707 (Apr. 30, 2018) --- A close look at crystals grown under experimental conditions controlled by middle...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander and Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri, left, Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale,...

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NASA image: TVIS inspection on Expedition 12
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Feb 14, 2006

TVIS inspection on Expedition 12

ISS012-E-18246 (14 Feb. 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander and Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri, center, Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale,...

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NASA image: SOKOL Pressure Suit Inspection
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Mar 18, 2009

SOKOL Pressure Suit Inspection

ISS018-E-040994 (18 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection
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Apr 9, 2005

Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection

Expedition 11 Flight Engineer John Phillips, left, Commander Sergei Krikalev and European Space Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 30, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e043718 (Apr. 30, 2018) --- A close look at crystals grown under experimental conditions controlled by middle...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection
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Apr 9, 2005

Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev, left, and Flight Engineer John Phillips discuss the checkout of the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians guide one of the THEMIS probes into position on the probe carrier. When...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians adjust connections of the overhead crane on one of the THEMIS probes. The...

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NASA image: SOKOL Pressure Suit Inspection
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Mar 18, 2009

SOKOL Pressure Suit Inspection

ISS018-E-040996 (18 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 18...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection
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Apr 9, 2005

Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection

Expedition 11 Flight Engineer John Phillips, left, Commander Sergei Krikalev and European Space Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection
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Apr 9, 2005

Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection

Expedition 11 Flight Engineer John Phillips enters the Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: FIR CVB Inspect
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Sep 26, 2009

FIR CVB Inspect

iss020e042647 (Sep. 26, 2009) --- Constrained Vapor Bubble (CVB) module with the science sample on the Fluids...

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NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 18, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e024523 (Apr. 18, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel is seen in the Cupola, holding sample bags of...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection
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Apr 9, 2005

Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev, left, Flight Engineer John Phillips and European Space Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: PCG-9 sample inspection
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Apr 30, 2018

PCG-9 sample inspection

iss055e043705 (Apr. 30, 2018) --- Sample bags of crystals grown under experimental conditions controlled by middle...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection
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Oct 13, 2003

Expedition 8 Capsule Inspection

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, center, visits the launch pad at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection
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Apr 9, 2005

Expedition 11 Soyuz Inspection

Russian space officials, along with Expediton 11 crew members Commander Sergei Krikalev, Flight Engineer John...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, technicians weigh one of the THEMIS probes. Next the probe will be installed on a...

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NASA image: Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech
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Jan 1, 2002

Inspection work on THEMIS at Astrotech

At Astrotech Space Operations, one of the five THEMIS probes is lifted from a scale. It will be moved to a probe...

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NASA image: GRACE Follow-On Moves Closer to Launch
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May 11, 2018

GRACE Follow-On Moves Closer to Launch

Technicians inspect the twin GRACE Follow-On satellites and their multi-satellite dispenser at the SpaceX facility...

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NASA image: STS-35 crew & NASA management inspect OV-102 after landing at EAFB, Calif
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 crew & NASA management inspect OV-102 after landing at EAFB, Calif

STS035-S-091 (10 Dec 1990) --- Donald R. Puddy (center), Director of Flight Crew Operations at the Johnson Space...

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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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