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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: THEMIS ART #86
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Jul 9, 2008

THEMIS ART #86

THEMIS ART #86

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NASA image: F-86 D NASA 205
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May 14, 1959

F-86 D NASA 205

F-86 D NASA 205

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NASA image: Progress 86 undocks
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May 28, 2024

Progress 86 undocks

iss071e124981 (May 28, 2024) -- The Progress 86 cargo spacecraft is pictured undocking from the Poisk module as the...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Progress 86 Cargo Ship Docks to International Space Station - Dec. 3, 2023
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Dec 3, 2023

Expedition 70 Progress 86 Cargo Ship Docks to International Space Station - Dec. 3, 2023

The uncrewed Roscosmos ISS Progress 86 cargo spacecraft docked to the Poisk module Dec. 3 after launching to the...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Module 86 Photography
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Sep 28, 2019

NanoRacks Module 86 Photography

iss060e081390 (9/28/2019) --- A view of the MixStix tube housed inside NanoRacks Module-86 Module MBRSC -...

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NASA image: NanoRacks Module-86 Photography
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Sep 29, 2019

NanoRacks Module-86 Photography

iss060e081535 (9/28/2019) --- A view of the Flex Petri Dishes housed inside NanoRacks Module-86 Module MBRSC -...

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NASA image: 62-MA7-86
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May 24, 1962

62-MA7-86

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn makes last minute preparations with Scott Carpenter prior to the flight of MA-7....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 8, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-86 flight was the seventh shuttle-Mir docking mission, symbolized by seven stars. The international crew...

MSFC
NASA image: Mercury 7 Preparations
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Jan 1, 1962

Mercury 7 Preparations

62-MA7-86 (1962) --- John Glenn (left) makes last minute preparations with Scott Carpenter prior to the flight of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 10, 1997

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-86 mission included five U.S. astronauts, one Russian cosmonaut, and one Canadian...

MSFC
NASA image: Expedition 69 International Space Station Spacewalk Preview News Conference - April 24, 2023
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Apr 24, 2023

Expedition 69 International Space Station Spacewalk Preview News Conference - April 24, 2023

Ahead of an upcoming spacewalk, Dina Contella, International Space Station operations integration manager, NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0666-86
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Jul 26, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-0666-86

Shot of Bay Area Sports Activities for Ames Recruiting brochures 1979-1995

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NASA image: KSC-20120207-PH-PR_OPF3-86
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Jan 10, 2012

KSC-20120207-PH-PR_OPF3-86

Interior View of Orbiter Processing Facility 3

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0608-86
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Dec 12, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0608-86

'Life from other Worlds' with McNair Middle School TROV robot explores under Antarctic ice - Donald James speaks to...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC78-0610-86
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Jun 15, 1978

ARC-1969-AC78-0610-86

C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) cabin interior with experimenters Dr. L Haughney and investigator

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NASA image: ARC-1989-AC89-0234-86
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Apr 21, 1989

ARC-1989-AC89-0234-86

Ames Facility Aerials: N-223

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NASA image: KSC-20101018-PH-PR_LC39-86
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Aug 9, 2010

KSC-20101018-PH-PR_LC39-86

Interior view of Launch Pad 39A

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NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0030-86
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Feb 19, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0030-86

Wright Flyer Replica Test-40-0047: Ames 40 x 80 foot Subsonic Wind Tunnel. Shown here with Pete Zell, Ames test...

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NASA image: Official STS-86 crew portrait
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Jun 12, 1998

Official STS-86 crew portrait

STS086-S-002 (May 1997) --- These eight astronauts have been assigned as the crew for the STS-86 mission, scheduled...

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NASA image: View taken on Docking Day with the STS-86 crew
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May 1, 1997

View taken on Docking Day with the STS-86 crew

NASA5-328-030 (25 Sept.-6 Oct. 1997) --- Astronauts David A. Wolf and Wendy B. Lawrence, mission specialists, are...

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NASA image: View of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC
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Jun 12, 1998

View of the STS-86 orbiter Atlantis landing at KSC

STS086-S-015 (6 Oct 1997) --- The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down on the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Views taken during the STS-86 EVA
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Oct 1, 1997

Views taken during the STS-86 EVA

STS086-729-076 (25 Sept-6 Oct. 1997) --- The helmet visor of astronaut Scott F. Parazynski reflects the space...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope is berthed in Endeavour's payload bay after capture
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Dec 4, 1993

Hubble Space Telescope is berthed in Endeavour's payload bay after capture

STS061-86-030 (4 Dec 1993) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is pictured in the Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Irwin works at Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 EVA
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Jul 31, 1971

Astronaut James Irwin works at Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 EVA

AS15-86-11603 (31 July 1971) --- Astronaut James B. Irwin, lunar module pilot, works at the Lunar Roving Vehicle...

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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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