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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: Astronaut Susan Helms uses laser instrument during SPARTAN 201 operations
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Sep 16, 1994

Astronaut Susan Helms uses laser instrument during SPARTAN 201 operations

STS064-33-003 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms, STS-64 mission specialist, uses a laser instrument...

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NASA image: Apollo Command/Service Modules photographed against black sky
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Feb 4, 1971

Apollo Command/Service Modules photographed against black sky

AS14-66-9344 (February 1971) --- The Apollo Command and Service Modules (CSM) are photographed against a black sky...

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NASA image: View of Los Angeles, California area
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Jul 16, 1975

View of Los Angeles, California area

AST-14-881 (16 July 1975) --- An excellent view of Los Angeles, California, as photographed from the Apollo...

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NASA image: Satellite deployment during STS-5
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Nov 17, 1982

Satellite deployment during STS-5

STS005-38-943 (17 Nov. 1982) --- The Satellite Business Systems (SBS-3) satellte is deployed from its protective...

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NASA image: DSC_3342
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Jan 30, 2020

DSC_3342

On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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NASA image: Earth limb at sunset
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Apr 4, 1983

Earth limb at sunset

STS006-46-617 (4-9 April 1983) --- This view of sunset over the Amazon Basin was photographed with a 35mm camera...

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NASA image: Ocular Health (OH) Ultrasound 2 Scan
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Jun 6, 2013

Ocular Health (OH) Ultrasound 2 Scan

Astronaut Karen Nyberg,Expedition 37 flight engineer, assisted by astronaut Chris Cassidy, performs an Ocular Health...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission
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Apr 14, 1994

Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission

STS059-219-065 (9-20 April 1994) --- The narrow end of the island is to the north by northeast. This is one of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Rich Clifford inserts tape into payload high data recorder
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronaut Rich Clifford inserts tape into payload high data recorder

STS059-09-012 (9-20 April 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronaut Michael R. (Rich)...

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NASA image: STS-34 onboard view of iodine comparator assembly used to check water quality
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Oct 23, 1989

STS-34 onboard view of iodine comparator assembly used to check water quality

STS034-10-014 (18-23 Oct. 1989) --- An onboard 35mm camera provides a closeup view of an STS-34 beverage container...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers pose for onboard crew portrait on OV-104's flight deck
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Oct 23, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers pose for onboard crew portrait on OV-104's flight deck

STS034-06-019 (18-23 Oct. 1989) --- The five astronaut crew members for NASA's STS-34 mission pose for an in-space...

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NASA image: View of the crater on lunar farside from Apollo 13
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Apr 14, 1970

View of the crater on lunar farside from Apollo 13

AS13-60-8675 (April 1970) --- This bright-rayed crater on the lunar farside was photographed from the Apollo 13...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sam Gemar works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment (MODE)
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Mar 4, 1994

Astronaut Sam Gemar works with Middeck O-Gravity Dynamics Experiment (MODE)

STS062-23-017 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut Charles D. (Sam) Gemar, mission specialist, works with Middeck...

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NASA image: Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
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Mar 16, 1966

Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft

S66-25778 (16 March 1966) --? The Agena Target Docking Vehicle seen from the National Aeronautics and Space...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission
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Apr 17, 1994

Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission

STS059-238-074 (9-20 April 1994) --- The Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Gibraltar, and Alboran Sea (the westernmost...

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NASA image: Death Valley California as seen from STS-59
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Apr 13, 1994

Death Valley California as seen from STS-59

STS059-86-059 (9-20 April 1994) --- This oblique handheld Hasselblad 70mm photo shows Death Valley, near...

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NASA image: DSC_2611
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Jan 21, 2020

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On Jan. 21-22, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center lifted and installed the first core stage of NASA’s new Space...

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NASA image: View of the Earth seen from the Apollo 12 spacecraft
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Nov 14, 1969

View of the Earth seen from the Apollo 12 spacecraft

AS12-50-7362 (14 Nov. 1969) --- A view of one-third of Earth, with Australia on the horizon, as photographed by the...

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NASA image: View of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

View of lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-12-2052 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This near-vertical photograph from the Apollo 8 spacecraft covers an area of...

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NASA image: DSC_2556
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Jan 21, 2020

DSC_2556

On Jan. 21-22, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center lifted and installed the first core stage of NASA’s new Space...

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NASA image: ATV equipment prep
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Jul 8, 2014

ATV equipment prep

Cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov and ESA Astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineers, are photographed...

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NASA image: STS-55 Columbia, OV-102, crew poses for onboard portrait in SL-D2 module
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 Columbia, OV-102, crew poses for onboard portrait in SL-D2 module

STS055-203-009 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- The seven crew members who spent 10 days aboard the space shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: Near vertical view of lunar farside taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

Near vertical view of lunar farside taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS8-17-2704 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Near vertical view of the lunar farside as photographed from the Apollo 8...

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NASA image: STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Seddon on ergometer conducts Exp. No. 066
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Seddon on ergometer conducts Exp. No. 066

STS040-211-019 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astride the bicycle ergometer, astronaut Rhea Seddon, mission specialist,...

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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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