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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.

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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: F-15A #281 in flight
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Feb 24, 1978

F-15A #281 in flight

F-15A #281 In Flight

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NASA image: F-15A #281 in flight over Mojave
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Mar 3, 1978

F-15A #281 in flight over Mojave

F-15A #281 In Flight over Mojave.

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NASA image: F-15 #281 and F-104 #826 fly in formation during Space Shuttle tile testing.
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Nov 13, 1980

F-15 #281 and F-104 #826 fly in formation during Space Shuttle tile testing.

F-15 #281 and F-104 #826 fly in formation during Space Shuttle tile testing. Note the tiles mounted on the right...

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NASA image: SL2-16-281
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Jun 1, 1973

SL2-16-281

SL2-16-281 (June 1973) --- A vertical view of the Orlando and central Florida area photographed from the Skylab...

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NASA image: The Pacman Nebula
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Sep 28, 2011

The Pacman Nebula

This composite image of the star cluster NGC 28 contains X-ray data from Chandra, in purple, with infrared...

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NASA image: Does Pacman Have Teeth?
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Oct 26, 2011

Does Pacman Have Teeth?

NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer observed the star-forming cloud NGC 281 in the constellation of Cassiopeia...

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NASA image: jsc2013e094071
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Nov 15, 2013

jsc2013e094071

Photo Date:11-15-2013 Subject:EXP42 Crew (Soyuz 40)Emergency Training Location:B9NW ISS Mockups Photographer:David...

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NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-0751
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Mar 20, 1986

ARC-1986-AC86-0751

Artist: W.S. Phillips Aeronautics Art: X-15 Hypersonic Final (HQ ref: 84-HC-281 & 84-H-285)

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NASA image: jsc2013e094080
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Nov 15, 2013

jsc2013e094080

Photo Date:11-15-2013 Subject:EXP42 Crew (Soyuz 40)Emergency Training Location:B9NW ISS Mockups Photographer:David...

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NASA image: jsc2013e094078
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Nov 15, 2013

jsc2013e094078

Photo Date:11-15-2013 Subject:EXP42 Crew (Soyuz 40)Emergency Training Location:B9NW ISS Mockups Photographer:David...

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NASA image: KSC-01padig-281
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Sep 29, 2001

KSC-01padig-281

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska. -- With light still on the horizon, a Lockheed Martin Athena I launch vehicle lifts off the...

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NASA image: Change of Command of International Space Station Takes Place
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Sep 22, 2024

Change of Command of International Space Station Takes Place

Aboard the International Space Station, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko handed over command of the space station...

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NASA image: F-15A in flight closeup of 10 degree cone experiment
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Feb 4, 1976

F-15A in flight closeup of 10 degree cone experiment

The number two F-15A (Serial #71-0281) was obtained by NASA from the U.S. Air Force in 1976 and was used for more...

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NASA image: U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Return to Earth
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Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Return to Earth

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub returned to Earth aboard the...

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NASA image: U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Undock from the International Space Station
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Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Undock from the International Space Station

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub undocked from the...

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NASA image: U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Return to Earth from the International Space Station
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Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Return to Earth from the International Space Station

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub returned to Earth aboard the...

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NASA image: U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Close Spacecraft Hatch Ahead of Return to Earth
Video
Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Astronaut, Crewmates Close Spacecraft Hatch Ahead of Return to Earth

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub closed the hatches of their...

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NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class Resource Reel (1080P)
Video
Mar 1, 2024

2021 Astronaut Candidate Class Resource Reel (1080P)

NASA’s ten astronaut candidates have spent the past two years in basic training to become flight-eligible...

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NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Candidate Class Resource Reel (4K-UHD)
Video
Mar 1, 2024

2021 Astronaut Candidate Class Resource Reel (4K-UHD)

NASA’s ten astronaut candidates have spent the past two years in basic training to become flight-eligible...

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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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