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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

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba answers questions at a NASA Social at NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in...

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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

Russian Search and Rescue teams arrive at the Soyuz MS-05 spacecraft shortly after it landed with Expedition 53...

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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

Ground personnel race to the landing site as the Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft lands with Expedition 39 Commander Koichi...

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Apr 5, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the 2004 class of astronaut candidates tour the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Crewmembers during Soyuz TMA-20/25S Hatch Closing
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May 23, 2011

Expedition 27 Crewmembers during Soyuz TMA-20/25S Hatch Closing

ISS027-E-036385 (23 May 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Dmitry Kondratyev (left), Expedition 27 commander; European...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba speaks at a behind-the-scenes NASA Social at NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in...

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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

nhq201704100051 (April 10, 2017) --- Girls in traditional Kazakhstan dress welcome back from space Expedition 50...

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NASA image: Mochii
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Oct 12, 2022

Mochii

iss068e016422 (Oct. 12, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins works with...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 13, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao dons his flight suit prior to launch on board the Soyuz TMA-5 spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Crewmembers Bid Farewell
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May 23, 2011

Expedition 27 Crewmembers Bid Farewell

ISS027-E-036359 (23 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Cady Coleman and European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli,...

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Oct 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In bay 3 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, the nose wheel well doors are open on...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Astronaut William S. McArthur Jr., Expedition 12 commander and space station science officer, smiles as he...

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NASA image: Sokal fit check
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Nov 6, 2012

Sokal fit check

ISS033-E-018486 (7 Nov. 2012) --- In the International Space Station’s Unity node, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams,...

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Jun 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From an upper level in the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery appears...

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Dec 19, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1651
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Jul 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa...

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NASA image: Vinogradov,Cassidy and Misurkin in MRM2
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Sep 10, 2013

Vinogradov,Cassidy and Misurkin in MRM2

ISS036-E-048259 (10 Sept. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov (center), Expedition 36 commander; along with...

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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 Commander...

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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The NASA News Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center hums with activity as workers and...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Landing
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Jul 1, 2012

Expedition 31 Landing

A Russian Search and Rescue helicopter flies to the the Soyuz TMA-03M capsule shortly after it landed with...

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Mar 16, 2013

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Bundled up against the cold, Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA is carried to a nearby helicopter March 16...

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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

Support personnel race to the landing site as the Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft lands with Expedition 39 Commander Koichi...

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NASA image: Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 26, 2010

Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing

The Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft is seen as it descends with Expedition 25 Commander Doug Wheelock and Flight Engineers...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 13, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Soyuz Commander Salizhan Sharipov, left and Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao don their flight suits...

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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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