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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: MeF1 Preflight Imagery
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Apr 17, 2024

MeF1 Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e043737 (4/17/2024) --- A scanning electron-microscopy image of human platelets taken preflight at the NASA...

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NASA image: Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians remove the protective casing covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July 21, 2025,...

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NASA image: Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians prepare to remove the protective casing covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July...

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NASA image: Helms wearing her LES suit in the middeck
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Aug 21, 2001

Helms wearing her LES suit in the middeck

STS105-E-5439 (21 August 2001) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer, rehearses preparations...

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NASA image: The border between South Korea and North Korea
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Sep 15, 2025

The border between South Korea and North Korea

iss073e0842436 (Sept. 15, 2025) --- At top left, the bright lights of the Korean Peninsula abruptly end at the...

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NASA image: Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians prepare to remove the protective casing covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July...

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NASA image: Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission
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Jul 21, 2025

Unboxing of Carruthers Rideshare for IMAP Mission

Technicians prepare to remove the protective casing covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July...

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NASA image: MMS Narrated Orbit
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May 6, 2014

MMS Narrated Orbit

Scientist John Dorelli explains the MMS mission's orbit and why the four spacecraft fly in a tetrahedron formation....

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 23, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

Technicians inspect the solar array panel attached to NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Wednesday, July 23,...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 22, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

Technicians inspect a motorized light band for NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at...

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NASA image: Mir Space Station views after undocking and flyaround by shuttle Atlantis
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Mar 29, 1996

Mir Space Station views after undocking and flyaround by shuttle Atlantis

STS076-713-036 (23 March 1996) --- Backdropped against the waters of Cook Strait near New Zealand's South Island,...

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NASA image: Skylab 4 - Prelaunch
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Nov 26, 1973

Skylab 4 - Prelaunch

S73-37248 (8 Nov. 1973) --- The three members of the Skylab 4 crew are photographed standing near Pad B, Launch...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 21, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

Technicians remove the transport container covering NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Monday, July 21,...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers
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Jul 23, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - Carruthers

Technicians inspect NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, following arrival and...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11705 (10 June 2007) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by a member of the...

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NASA image: Montreal, Quebec sits between the Prairies River and the St. Lawrence River
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Oct 8, 2025

Montreal, Quebec sits between the Prairies River and the St. Lawrence River

iss073e0866294 (Oct. 8, 2025) --- Montreal, Quebec, the second-most populous Canadian city with a metropolitan...

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch
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Jun 5, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE and Ice Launch

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket called “PREFIRE and Ice,” is vertical on the pad awaiting liftoff at Launch Complex 1...

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NASA image: View of Atlantis on approach to the ISS for Expedition 15/STS-117 Joint Operations
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Jun 10, 2007

View of Atlantis on approach to the ISS for Expedition 15/STS-117 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-12880 (10 June 2007) --- A nadir view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was photographed by a member of the...

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NASA image: Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission
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Jun 10, 2007

Atlantis and Payload on approach to the ISS during the STS-117 Mission

ISS015-E-11743 (10 June 2007) --- A view photographed from the International Space Station shows the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: View of southerly portion of Island of Sicily
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Jul 20, 1975

View of southerly portion of Island of Sicily

AST-17-1378 (20 July 1975) --- A near vertical view of the most southerly portion of the Island of Sicily in the...

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NASA image: A blue-green airglow blankets the bright city lights of the eastern United States
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Oct 25, 2025

A blue-green airglow blankets the bright city lights of the eastern United States

iss073e0982450 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- A blue-green airglow blankets the bright city lights of the eastern United...

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NASA image: International Space Station’s Expedition 64 Crew Lands Safely in Kazakhstan
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Apr 17, 2021

International Space Station’s Expedition 64 Crew Lands Safely in Kazakhstan

Expedition 64 Commander Sergey Ryzhikov of Roscosmos and Flight Engineers Sergey Kud-Sverchkov of Roscosmos and Kate...

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NASA image: Ascent stage of Apollo 10 Lunar Module seen from Command module
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May 22, 1969

Ascent stage of Apollo 10 Lunar Module seen from Command module

AS10-34-5112 (26 May 1969) --- The ascent stage of the Apollo 10 Lunar Module (LM) is photographed from the Command...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 1, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-038622 (1 Jan. 2012) --- Framed by a window of the Cupola on the International Space Station is a scene...

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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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