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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: View of Atlantis' Payload Bay
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May 19, 2009

View of Atlantis' Payload Bay

S125-E-012510 (19 May 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Atlantis? payload bay, vertical...

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NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Two black-bellied whistling ducks walk through a field of wildflowers at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 Crew Members on the Middeck
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May 19, 2011

View of STS-134 Crew Members on the Middeck

S134-E-007275 (19 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, STS-134 mission specialist, is pictured in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 Soyuz Assembly
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Jun 9, 2009

Expedition 19 Soyuz Assembly

The escape tower is slowly moved into position so it may be attached to the Soyuz TMA-14 spacecraft and boosters...

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NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Two black-bellied whistling ducks wade in a marsh at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 19, 2023....

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NASA image: Lake Fitri, Chad
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Aug 17, 2020

Lake Fitri, Chad

Lake Fitri is located in the center of Chad. It is fed by seasonal rainfall, so its area can triple in wet years. In...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Prelaunch News Conference
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May 17, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Prelaunch News Conference

Dana Weigel, deputy manager, International Space Station Program, participates in a prelaunch briefing for NASA’s...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 PREFLIGHT ACTIVITY - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - MISC. - KSC
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Jan 21, 1969

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 PREFLIGHT ACTIVITY - ASTRONAUT THOMAS P. STAFFORD - MISC. - KSC

S66-32044 (17 May 1966) --- Astronauts Eugene A. Cernan (left), pilot, and Thomas P. Stafford, command pilot,...

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NASA image: jsc2014e049378
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May 16, 2014

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10-19-30: At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 40/41 Flight Engineer Reid Wiseman of NASA poses for...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF
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Apr 15, 2011

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF

JSC2011-E-037290 (May 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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May 19, 2011

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-034563 (19 May 2011) --- Backdropped against a scene showing part of Italy, this image featuring the aft...

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NASA image: jsc2014e049379
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May 16, 2014

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10-19-57-2: At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 40/41 Flight Engineer Alexander Gerst of the...

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NASA image: Starliner Crew Photos
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May 18, 2022

Starliner Crew Photos

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Mike Fincke, right, pose for photographs while visiting NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Progress M-02M (33P) approach
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May 12, 2009

Progress M-02M (33P) approach

ISS019-E-015780 (12 May 2009) --- An unpiloted Progress supply vehicle approaches the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Progress M-02M (33P) approach
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May 12, 2009

Progress M-02M (33P) approach

ISS019-E-015786 (12 May 2009) --- An unpiloted Progress supply vehicle approaches the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: iss065e048382
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May 19, 2021

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iss065e048382 (May 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Apr 30, 2009

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2009-E-088614 (May 2009) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May...

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NASA image: Starliner Crew Photos
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May 18, 2022

Starliner Crew Photos

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Mike Fincke, right, pose for photographs while visiting NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: iss065e048387
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May 19, 2021

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iss065e048387 (May 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew
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May 19, 2011

Lunar Observations taken by the Expedition 27 Crew

ISS027-E-034494 (19 May 2011) --- Backdropped against a scene showing Earth's horizon and the blackness of space,...

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NASA image: Starliner Crew Photos
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May 18, 2022

Starliner Crew Photos

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Mike Fincke, right, pose for photographs while visiting NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Prelaunch News Conference
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May 17, 2022

Boeing OFT-2 Prelaunch News Conference

Megan Cruz, NASA Communications, participates in a prelaunch briefing for NASA’s uncrewed Boeing Orbital Flight Test...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF
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Apr 15, 2011

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF

JSC2011-E-037292 (May 2011) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of May...

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NASA image: LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - CAPE
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Jan 1, 1963

LIFTOFF - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - CAPE

S63-07603 (15 May 1963) --- This is the launch of Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) on May 15, 1963, at 8:04 a.m. (EST)...

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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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