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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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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission don their launch and entry suits...

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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission put on their launch and entry...

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Jan 31, 2001

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Astronaut James Voss (right) stands with astronaut John Young on the tarmac at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility....

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 24, 2010

Expedition 24 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 24 Flight Engineer Tracy Caldwell Dyson, left, Expedition 24 Commander Alexander Skvortsov, center, and...

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May 24, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers inspect the...

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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - News media representatives arrive in the NASA Newsroom to cover the launch of Space...

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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the body flap for the orbiter Discovery is prepared...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1971

Early Program Development

In this 1971 artist's concept, the Nuclear Shuttle is shown in various space-based applications. As envisioned by...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Landing
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Apr 27, 2012

Expedition 30 Landing

Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank is seen as he is extracted from the Soyuz TMA-22 spacecraft shortly after the...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba answers questions at a behind-the-scenes NASA Social at NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec....

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NASA image: STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Doff
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Mar 21, 2009

STS-119 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 2 Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Doff

ISS018-E-041411 (21 March 2009) --- Astronaut Tony Antonelli (left), STS-119 pilot; and Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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Aug 20, 2024

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iss071e515505 (Aug. 20, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson displays a sample...

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Dec 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers...

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NASA image: Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing
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Apr 10, 2017

Expedition 50 Soyuz MS-02 Landing

nhq201704100044 (April 10, 2017) --- Russian support personnel work around the Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft shortly after...

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NASA image: John Glenn Interment
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Apr 6, 2017

John Glenn Interment

A horse drawn caisson carries former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn to his final resting place during the...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Landing
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Jul 1, 2012

Expedition 31 Landing

The Soyuz TMA-03M spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 31 Commander Oleg Kononenko of Russia and Flight...

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Oct 12, 2008

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KAZAKHSTAN – The Soyuz TMA-13 spacecraft, carrying Expedition 18 Commander Michael Fincke, Flight Engineer Yury V....

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NASA image: STS-105 Expedition 2 Return
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Aug 23, 2001

STS-105 Expedition 2 Return

JSC2001-E-25815 (23 August 2001) --- The Expedition Two crew consisting of James S. Voss (left) and Susan J. Helms,...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured is an artist's collage of every phase of an X-34 Demonstrator's flight, from launch to landing. An X-34 was...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

The Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace...

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Mar 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the left wing leading edge on Discovery is ready...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-flight Briefing
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Sep 29, 2020

NASA/SpaceX Crew-1 Pre-flight Briefing

Kathy Lueders, associate administrator, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters,...

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Nov 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, technicians install a...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing
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May 14, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz TMA-11M Landing

The Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 39 Commander Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace...

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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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