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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: Expedition 8 Soyuz Transport
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Oct 12, 2003

Expedition 8 Soyuz Transport

A Soyuz TMA-3 spacecraft and its booster rocket is transported on a rail car to the launch pad at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

The Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 56 Commander Drew Feustel and Flight Engineer Ricky...

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NASA image: STS-130 and Expedition 22 Farewell Ceremony in Node 2
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Feb 19, 2010

STS-130 and Expedition 22 Farewell Ceremony in Node 2

S130-E-010545 (19 Feb. 2010) --- The STS-130 and Expedition 22 crew members gather for a farewell ceremony in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Soyuz Rollout
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Dec 17, 2012

Expedition 34 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is erected into position after being rolled out to the launch pad by train on Monday, December 17,...

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NASA image: A Message from NASA Deputy Administrator Col. Pam Melroy to the NASA Workforce
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Jul 2, 2021

A Message from NASA Deputy Administrator Col. Pam Melroy to the NASA Workforce

NASA’s new deputy administrator Col. Pam Melroy shares her vision for NASA’s future. One of only two women to...

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NASA image: KSC-72P-0542
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Dec 6, 1972

KSC-72P-0542

Leaving the Manned Spacecraft Operations Building enroute to the launch pad. Apollo 17 Mission Commander Eugene A....

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NASA image: Various views of Expedition One crewmembers in Russia
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Oct 27, 2000

Various views of Expedition One crewmembers in Russia

JSC2000-E-27090 (20 October 2000) --- One of the final "dry runs" before the real thing found the...

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NASA image: iss032e026999
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Sep 15, 2012

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ISS032-E-026999 (15 Sept. 2012) --- In the Unity node, Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (center), Expedition 32...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Crew Lands
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Mar 16, 2013

Expedition 34 Crew Lands

Expedition 34 Russian Flight Engineer Evgeny Tarelkin, left with flowers, Commander Kevin Ford of NASA, center with...

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NASA image: Polansky and Padalka in the Node 1 during Joint Operations
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Jul 21, 2009

Polansky and Padalka in the Node 1 during Joint Operations

S127-E-007453 (21 July 2009) --- Astronaut Mark Polansky (left) and Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonaut Gennady...

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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 raised, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003, on the launch pad at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4387
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Aug 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, former astronaut and Air Force test pilot, looks over space...

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NASA image: Official Portrait - Apollo 13 - Prime Crew
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Apr 29, 1970

Official Portrait - Apollo 13 - Prime Crew

S70-36485 (April 1970) --- These three astronauts are the prime crew of the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: 03pd2799
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Oct 13, 2003

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October 13, 2003. Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Expedition 8 Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri climbs into the...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 prime crew seen inside Apollo Boilerplate during water egress
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Oct 25, 1968

Apollo 8 prime crew seen inside Apollo Boilerplate during water egress

S68-53015 (25 Oct. 1968) --- Astronauts William A. Anders, James A. Lovell Jr., and Frank Borman, (left to right)...

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NASA image: Expedition 16 Soyuz TMA-11 Lands
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Apr 18, 2008

Expedition 16 Soyuz TMA-11 Lands

Women in traditional Kazakh dress wait to welcome Expedition 16 Commander Peggy Whitson, Flight Engineer and Soyuz...

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NASA image: Astronaut Fred Haise - Suiting Room - Prelaunch - KSC
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Apr 11, 1970

Astronaut Fred Haise - Suiting Room - Prelaunch - KSC

S70-34851 (11 April 1970) --- A space suit technician talks with astronaut Fred W. Haise Jr., lunar module pilot for...

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NASA image: iss053e235197
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Nov 20, 2017

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iss053e235197 (Nov. 20, 2017) --- The Soyuz MS-05 spacecraft, which launched three Expedition 53 crew members to the...

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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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NASA image: STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training
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Mar 23, 2010

STS-133 crew during CCTII Post Insertion/Deorbit Prep training

JSC2010-E-042084 (23 March 2010) --- While seated at the commander's station, NASA astronaut Steve Lindsey, STS-133...

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NASA image: iss061M261271729-Expedition_63_Virtual_Event_with_National_Educators_200506
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May 6, 2020

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SPACE STATION COMMANDER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH EDUCATORS Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 63...

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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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NASA image: Hearing on Space Situational Awareness:
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Jun 22, 2018

Hearing on Space Situational Awareness:

House Subcommittee on Strategic Forces holds a hearing on Space Situational Awareness: Whole of Government...

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NASA image: Expedition 15 CDR Yurchikhin and Expedition 16 CDR Whitson talk in the US Lab
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Oct 12, 2007

Expedition 15 CDR Yurchikhin and Expedition 16 CDR Whitson talk in the US Lab

ISS015-E-34418 (12 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, is pictured during her first...

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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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