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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: Mercury Solar Transit
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May 9, 2016

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette, lower third of image, as it transits across the face of the sun Monday,...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Soyuz Assembly
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Apr 16, 2004

Expedition 9 Soyuz Assembly

A view of the Soyuz rocket engines after engineers at the Baikonur Cosmodrome mated the Soyuz TMA-4 capsule with its...

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NASA image: Pilot Altman at work aboard Atlantis during STS-106
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Sep 9, 2000

Pilot Altman at work aboard Atlantis during STS-106

S106-E-5033 (9 September 2000) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman, STS-106 pilot, is looking down at a checklist in this...

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NASA image: STS-38 Commander Covey participates in egress training in JSC's MAIL
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Mar 5, 1990

STS-38 Commander Covey participates in egress training in JSC's MAIL

S90-38948 (9 March 1990) --- Astronaut Richard O. Covey, STS-38 commander, is seen in a close-up view during...

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NASA image: iss073e0001012
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Apr 23, 2025

iss073e0001012

iss073e0001012 (4/23/2025) --- Another view of the ICE Cubes Experiment Cube #9 that hosts the Aging in Microgravity...

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NASA image: sts105-707-055
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Aug 20, 2001

sts105-707-055

STS105-707-055 (20 August 2001) --- This view of the International Space Station (ISS) was captured with a 70mm...

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NASA image: Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach
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Apr 9, 2002

Forward view of the ISS taken during STS-110's docking approach

STS110-E-5069 (9 April 2002) --- During the docking approach of the Space Shuttle Atlantis to the International...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - ON PAD (OVERALL VIEW) - CAPE
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Mar 22, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - ON PAD (OVERALL VIEW) - CAPE

S65-21881 (1965) --- Overall view of the Gemini-Titan 3 on Launch Pad 19, with erector lowered. The GT-3 liftoff was...

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NASA image: iss065e094051
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Jun 9, 2021

iss065e094051

iss065e094051 (6/9/2021) --- A view of a vial from the Lyophilization-2 investigation aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Water droplet on a leaf on the Russian BIO-5 Rastenya-2 Plant Growth Experiment
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Mar 9, 2003

Water droplet on a leaf on the Russian BIO-5 Rastenya-2 Plant Growth Experiment

ISS006-E-44936 (9 March 2003) --- A close up view of a water droplet on a leaf on the Russian BIO-5...

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NASA image: Baby and Mom Gators at KSC
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Mar 9, 2023

Baby and Mom Gators at KSC

A large alligator is in view in a waterway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 9, 2023. The center...

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NASA image: sts105-707-019
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Aug 20, 2001

sts105-707-019

STS105-707-019 (20 August 2001) --- Backdropped by Earth dotted with clouds, this close up view of the International...

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NASA image: Water droplet on a leaf on the Russian BIO-5 Rastenya-2 Plant Growth Experiment
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Mar 8, 2003

Water droplet on a leaf on the Russian BIO-5 Rastenya-2 Plant Growth Experiment

ISS006-E-44929 (9 March 2003) --- A close up view of water droplets on leaves on the Russian BIO-5...

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NASA image: iss065e389379
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Sep 20, 2021

iss065e389379

iss065e389379 (9/20/2021) --- A view of the Astrobee robotic free-flyers in support of the Kibo Robot Programming...

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NASA image: Basra, Iraq as seen from STS-59
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Apr 14, 1994

Basra, Iraq as seen from STS-59

STS059-82-010 (9-20 April 1994) --- View northwestward of a small part of southeastern Iraq. The city of Basra can...

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NASA image: NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts
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May 9, 2018

NASA and Canadian Snowbirds Aircrafts

Canadian Forces Snowbirds fly in formation over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida during a practice flight on...

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NASA image: jsc2021e066967
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Sep 2, 2021

jsc2021e066967

jsc2021e066967 (9/2/2021) --- A preflight view of the Tanpopo-4 hardware. Tanpopo is a Japanese astrobiological...

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NASA image: iss065e423765
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Sep 27, 2021

iss065e423765

iss065e423765 (9/27/2021) --- --- A view of the Symbiotic Leguminous Nitrogen Fixation CubeLab onboard the...

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NASA image: iss042e237302
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Feb 9, 2015

iss042e237302

ISS042E237302 (02/09/2015) --- Aboard the International Space Station on Feb. 9, 2015 NASA astronaut Terry Virts...

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NASA image: View of the extended SSRMS or Canadarm2 with cloudy view in the background
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Jan 9, 2003

View of the extended SSRMS or Canadarm2 with cloudy view in the background

ISS006-E-16953 (9 January 2003) --- The Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) or Canadarm2 is backdropped...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Soyuz Assembly
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Apr 16, 2004

Expedition 9 Soyuz Assembly

A view of the Soyuz rocket engines after engineers at the Baikonur Cosmodrome mated the Soyuz TMA-4 capsule with its...

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NASA image: Baby and Mom Gators at KSC
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Mar 9, 2023

Baby and Mom Gators at KSC

A large alligator is in view in a waterway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 9, 2023. The center...

KSC
NASA image: Water droplet on a leaf on the Russian BIO-5 Rastenya-2 Plant Growth Experiment
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Mar 9, 2003

Water droplet on a leaf on the Russian BIO-5 Rastenya-2 Plant Growth Experiment

ISS006-E-44970 (9 March 2003) --- A close up view of a water droplet on a leaf on the Russian BIO-5...

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NASA image: Baby and Mom Gators at KSC
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Mar 9, 2023

Baby and Mom Gators at KSC

Three baby alligators are in view in a waterway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 9, 2023. The...

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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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