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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: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

JSC2002-E-09328 (13 March 2002) --- The STS-109 crew exit a Gulfstream aircraft during the crew return ceremonies at...

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NASA image: APOLLO 13 - LAUNCH - KSC
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May 11, 1970

APOLLO 13 - LAUNCH - KSC

S70-38747 (11 April 1970) --The Apollo 13 (Spacecraft 109/Lunar Module 7/Saturn 508) space vehicle is launched from...

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Mar 16, 2013

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With their Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft sitting upright behind them, Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin...

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NASA image: iss061m260101143_Expedition_61_ESA_Parmitanot_Speaks_To_Italian_Prime_Minister_200110
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Jan 10, 2020

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SPACE STATION COMMANDER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH THE ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER Aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Various views of the STS-60 crew during deorbit preparations
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Feb 25, 1999

Various views of the STS-60 crew during deorbit preparations

STS060-302-001 (3-11 Feb.1994) --- STS-60 commander Charles F. Bolden is seen at the commander's station on the...

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NASA image: 03pd2794
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Oct 12, 2003

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October 12, 2003, Baikonur, Kazakhstan. Victor Grin, A member of the Russian State Commission (left) greets (left to...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-2 - LAUNCH - KSC
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May 31, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-2 - LAUNCH - KSC

S73-27096 (25 May 1973) --- The Skylab 2 crew, consisting of astronauts Charles Conrad Jr., Joseph P. Kerwin and...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew during Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training in CCT II mockup.
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Jan 29, 2008

STS-125 Crew during Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training in CCT II mockup.

JSC2008-E-008460 (29 Jan. 2008) --- While seated at the commander's station, astronaut Scott D. Altman, STS-125...

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NASA image: STS-45 crewmembers during zero gravity activities onboard KC-135 NASA 930
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Aug 21, 1991

STS-45 crewmembers during zero gravity activities onboard KC-135 NASA 930

S91-44453 (21 Aug 1991) --- The crew of STS-45 is already training for its March 1992 mission, including stints on...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 8, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

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

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch Day
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Oct 18, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch Day

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Scienhce Officer Michael Foale, left and Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard undergoes suiting up operations during Apollo 14
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Jan 31, 1971

Astronaut Alan Shepard undergoes suiting up operations during Apollo 14

S71-16638 (31 Jan. 1971) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander, undergoes suiting up operations at the...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-19 Spacecraft departing the ISS
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Nov 26, 2010

Soyuz TMA-19 Spacecraft departing the ISS

ISS026-E-006030 (25 Nov. 2010) --- The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft departs the International Space Station on Nov. 25,...

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NASA image: GROUND-LEVEL VIEW - APOLLO X - PAD B - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39 - KSC
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May 17, 1969

GROUND-LEVEL VIEW - APOLLO X - PAD B - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39 - KSC

S69-34328 (17 May 1969) --- Ground level view of the 363-feet tall Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Soyuz Transport
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Oct 16, 2003

Expedition 8 Soyuz Transport

A Soyuz TMA-3 spacecraft and its booster rocket is seen, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003, on a rail car near the launch pad...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 7, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao, left, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan Sharipov and Russian Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 7, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao, left sitting, Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan Sharipov and Russian...

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NASA image: STS-68 landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Oct 11, 1994

STS-68 landing at Edwards Air Force Base

STS068-S-059 (11 October 1994) --- With its main landing gear not quite on the runway, the Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: Expedition 24 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Jun 13, 2010

Expedition 24 Prelaunch Press Conference

The crew of Expedition 24 Flight Engineer Doug Wheelock, left, Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin and Flight Engineer...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Crew Lands
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Mar 16, 2013

Expedition 34 Crew Lands

Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA is helped out a Russian Search and Rescue helicopter after flying from...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch Day
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Oct 18, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch Day

Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri, left, European Space Agency astronaut Pedro Duque of Spain and...

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NASA image: Portrait - Gemini 12 - Prime and Backup Crews
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Jan 1, 1966

Portrait - Gemini 12 - Prime and Backup Crews

S66-46955 (September 1966) --- The Gemini-12 prime crew (in front) is astronauts James A. Lovell Jr. (right),...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch Day
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Oct 18, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch Day

European Space Agency astronaut Pedro Duque of Spain, bottom, Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri, top and...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2794
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Oct 12, 2003

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Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Victor Grin (left), a member of the Russian State Commission, greets (left to right)...

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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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