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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: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

A participant at a NASA Social in Washington engages in social media as he listens to astronaut Joe Acaba answer...

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NASA image: Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras
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Oct 8, 2003

Presentation on Improved Tracking Cameras

At the launch pad perimeter camera site at Launch Complex 39B, news media representatives are briefed on the...

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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-25813 (23 August 2001) --- Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer, speaks from the podium in...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Arrival
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Apr 12, 2004

Expedition 9 Arrival

Flight Engineer and NASA International Space Station Science Officer Mike Fincke, left and European Space Agency...

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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

nhq201704100021 (April 10, 2017) --- Russian Search and Rescue teams arrive at the Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft shortly...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Launch
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Oct 9, 2007

Expedition 16 Launch

Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Yuri Malenchenko and Malaysian...

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NASA image: Orion arrives in San Diego
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Dec 8, 2014

Orion arrives in San Diego

The USS Anchorage, carrying the Orion crew module, arrives in San Diego on Dec. 8, 2014. The Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing
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Mar 16, 2011

Expedition 26 Soyuz Landing

Russian support personnel work to help get crew members out of the Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft shortly after the...

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Dec 3, 2024

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While orbiting approximately 250 miles above Earth, external cameras aboard the International Space Station captured...

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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing
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Dec 14, 2017

Expedition 53 Soyuz MS-05 Landing

The Soyuz MS-05 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 53 Commander Randy Bresnik of NASA and Flight...

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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

nhq201704100017 (April 10, 2017) --- The Soyuz MS-02 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 50 Commander...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 26, 2010

Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing

Engineer Shannon Walker out of the Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft shortly after the capsule landed with her, Expedition 25...

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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-121 Pilot Mark...

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Apr 21, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mission Specialist Piers J. Sellers, Ph.D., got some recent hands-on experience with...

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NASA image: Astronauts Anne McClain and Peggy Whitson pack frozen research samples
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Jul 12, 2025

Astronauts Anne McClain and Peggy Whitson pack frozen research samples

iss073e0284809 (July 12, 2025) --- (From left) Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain of NASA helps Axiom...

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NASA image: Marshall Space Flight Center Deputy Director Paul McConnaughey,
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Jan 31, 2014

Marshall Space Flight Center Deputy Director Paul McConnaughey,

Marshall Space Flight Center Deputy Director Paul McConnaughey, left, discusses advanced manufacturing capabilities...

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Jun 13, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1657
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Jul 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center,...

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Mar 22, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Landing
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May 23, 2011

Expedition 27 Landing

Expedition 27 Flight Engineer Cady Coleman is helped out of the Spyuz TMA-20 spacecraft shortly after she and...

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NASA image: RR-20 Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

RR-20 Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e064877 (10/19/2023) --- An ovarian tissue section shows a variety of follicular types. The (Female...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- United Space Alliance (USA) technician Mike Williams (left) checks a portion of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

The crew return bus pulls away from the Gargarin Cosmonaut Training Center's airplane in Star City, Russia. 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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