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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: Cygnus Departure
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Feb 8, 2019

Cygnus Departure

iss058e011401 (Feb. 8, 2019) --- The Cygnus cargo craft from Northrop Grumman with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: ARC-1983-AC83-0409-37-Edit
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May 3, 1983

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J. Brown and R Tinkey ready C-141 KAO (NASA 714) departure from Ames Research Center, CA for Australia.

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NASA image: ARC-1983-AC83-0409-32-Edit
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May 3, 1983

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Chuck from the ground crew ready ready C-141 KAO (NASA 714) departure from Ames Research Center, CA for Australia.

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Apr 5, 2018

Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong

SNC Dream Chaser is in NASA Armstrong, previously known as space shuttle, hangar being loaded on truck for its...

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NASA image: ARC-1983-AC83-0409-36-Edit
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May 3, 1983

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Monte Hodges and Randy Hobbs ready C-141 KAO (NASA 714) departure from Ames Research Center, CA for Australia.

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NASA image: Head and shoulders view of astronaut Ken Cameron sitting  in the cockpit
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Jul 7, 1989

Head and shoulders view of astronaut Ken Cameron sitting in the cockpit

Head and shoulders view of astronaut Ken Cameron sitting in the cockpit of a T 38 at Ellington Field prior to his...

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NASA image: jsc2025e034738
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Mar 26, 2025

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Subject: Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) departure and arrival Location: Italy Date: March 2025 Photo...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 3, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao, sixth from left, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 3, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao, left, and Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan...

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NASA image: iss060m261861959_Expedition_60_Video_File_GCTC_Farewell_Departure_2019_0705
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Jul 5, 2019

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Expedition 60-61 Crew Departs for Kazakh Launch Site Description: Expedition 60-61 Soyuz Commander Alexander...

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NASA image: iss065m262711159_Expedition_65_SpaceX_CRS-23_Departure_210930
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Sep 30, 2021

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SPACEX CARGO RESUPPLY SHIP DEPARTS SPACE STATION FOR HOME Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, the...

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NASA image: The five crew members of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on the STS-98 mission depart NASA Dryden to return to the Johnson Space Center at Houston
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Feb 21, 2001

The five crew members of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on the STS-98 mission depart NASA Dryden to return to the Johnson Space Center at Houston

The five crew members of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on the STS-98 mission depart NASA Dryden to return to the...

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NASA image: iss064e016831
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Dec 30, 2020

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iss064e016831 (Dec. 30, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker is pictured packing the Northrop Grumman Cygnus...

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NASA image: Expedition 6 Landing
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May 3, 2003

Expedition 6 Landing

Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox calls his wife Annie from the airplane prior to departure from Astana,...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: SLIME IN SPACE!!!: 05/08/2020
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May 7, 2020

Space to Ground: SLIME IN SPACE!!!: 05/08/2020

This week, a cargo vehicle is prepared for departure, slime makes its space debut, and we honor our nation's...

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NASA image: iss064e021814
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Jan 10, 2021

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iss064e021814 (Jan. 10, 2021) --- Flight Engineer Shannon Walker of NASA is pictured loading cargo inside the SpaceX...

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NASA image: iss064e021858
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Jan 10, 2021

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iss064e021858 (Jan. 10, 2021) --- Flight Engineer Soichi Noguchi of JAXA is pictured loading cargo inside the SpaceX...

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NASA image: STS-38 Pilot Culberston in T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 Pilot Culberston in T-38A NASA 955 forward cockpit at Ellington Field

STS-38 Pilot Frank L. Culberston, smiling and wearing his helmet with breathing apparatus attached, sits in T-38A...

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NASA image: POST-LANDING - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Nov 17, 1981

POST-LANDING - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

Documentary views of Space Shuttle Columbia on Lakebed Runway during De-Servicing, Crew Egress and departure from...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Saturn V S-1C stage at Michoud Assembly Facility - 196
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Nov 6, 1967

Apollo 11 Saturn V S-1C stage at Michoud Assembly Facility - 196

The first stage of the Apollo 11 Saturn V (S-1C-6) rocket awaits its departure from the Michoud Assembly Facility in...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Nov 10, 1981

PREFLIGHT - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

Views of STS-2 Crewmen Truly and Engle in T-38's for departure for KSC and the STS-2 Mission. 1. AIRCRAFT - T-38...

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NASA image: STS-38 MS Springer climbs into T-38A forward cockpit at Ellington Field
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Jun 18, 1990

STS-38 MS Springer climbs into T-38A forward cockpit at Ellington Field

STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Robert C. Springer climbs into T-38A forward cockpit prior to Ellington Field...

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NASA image: jsc2017e136100 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 backup and prime crewmembers pose for pictures Dec. 4 prior to their departure for their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. From left to ri
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Dec 4, 2017

jsc2017e136100 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 backup and prime crewmembers pose for pictures Dec. 4 prior to their departure for their launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. From left to ri

jsc2017e136100 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 backup and prime...

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NASA image: Expedition 68 NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Space Station Farewell Remarks - March 8, 2023
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Mar 8, 2023

Expedition 68 NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Space Station Farewell Remarks - March 8, 2023

ASTRONAUTS GIVE FAREWELL REMARKS AHEAD OF UPCOMING DEPARTURE FROM INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION NASA astronauts Frank...

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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.
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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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