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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 Moments: Tracy Dyson
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Mar 19, 2024

Astronaut Moments: Tracy Dyson

A veteran of two spaceflights, NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson is prepared for her third mission to the International...

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Dec 28, 2021

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In-flight education downlinks are opportunities for students and educators to interact with astronauts aboard the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments:  Drew Morgan
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Jul 18, 2019

Astronaut Moments: Drew Morgan

jsc2019m000608 Before launching to the International Space Station on the anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s “giant...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments: Chris Williams
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Nov 26, 2025

Astronaut Moments: Chris Williams

Long before he became a NASA astronaut, Chris Williams learned through his time in Boy Scouts a very valuable...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments: Loral O’Hara
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Sep 15, 2023

Astronaut Moments: Loral O’Hara

NASA Astronaut Loral O’Hara launched to the International Space Station for the first time on Sept. 15 the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments: Chris Cassidy
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Apr 6, 2020

Astronaut Moments: Chris Cassidy

jsc2020m000116 Life on board the International Space Station may not be exactly what you’re imagining. But as he...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments with Frank Rubio
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Sep 19, 2022

Astronaut Moments with Frank Rubio

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, is scheduled to...

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NASA image: Jonny Kim, Astronaut Moments
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Apr 8, 2025

Jonny Kim, Astronaut Moments

Dedicated to a life full of learning, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is prepared for his first mission to the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments:  Christina Koch
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Mar 1, 2019

Astronaut Moments: Christina Koch

It may not look like mountain climbing has much to do with being an astronaut, even though both involve great...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments: Don Pettit, Science of Opportunity
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Sep 5, 2024

Astronaut Moments: Don Pettit, Science of Opportunity

As NASA astronaut Don Pettit returns to the International Space Station for the fourth time, he will be bringing...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 Mission image - Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, stands by the deployed U.S. flag on the lunar surface during the early moments of the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1) of the mission.
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Feb 5, 1971

Apollo 14 Mission image - Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, stands by the deployed U.S. flag on the lunar surface during the early moments of the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1) of the mission.

AS14-66-9233 (5 Feb. 1971) --- Astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot for the Apollo 14 lunar landing...

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NASA image: Wolf and Marshburn in the MDDK during STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations
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Jul 19, 2009

Wolf and Marshburn in the MDDK during STS-127 / Expedition 20 Joint Operations

S127-E-006961 (19 July 2009) --- Astronauts Dave Wolf (left) and Tom Marshburn, both STS-127 mission specialists,...

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Dec 6, 1972

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Apollo 17 Lunar module Pilot Harrison H. Schmitt shares a moment of relaxation with astronaut Alan Shepard during...

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Mar 29, 2024

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ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot Pauses For A Pensive Moment During Her Official NASA Portrait. Photo Credit: (NASA/David...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR.  - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-7 - PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY - CAPE
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Dec 4, 1965

ASTRONAUT JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-7 - PRELAUNCH ACTIVITY - CAPE

S65-61848 (4 Dec. 1965) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., pilot for the National Aeronautics and Space...

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Dec 30, 2020

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iss064e016868 (Dec. 30, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Shannon Walker and JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi take a moment to...

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Apr 25, 1991

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Chief Astronaut Daniel Brandenstein stands tall during a proud moment in the history of manned spaceflight: the...

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NASA image: Boe on FD during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Boe on FD during STS-126

S126-E-005050 (14 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Eric Boe, STS-126 pilot, takes a moment for a photo while occupying the...

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Jul 20, 2019

Summer Moon Festival, Wapakoneta, Ohio, Apollo 11 Moon Landin...

Astronaut Don Thomas and the crowd cheer at the moment of the Apollo 11 touchdown on the Moon during a replay of the...

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NASA image: Nyberg on middeck
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Jun 1, 2008

Nyberg on middeck

S124-E-005144 (1 June 2008) --- Astronaut Karen Nyberg, STS-124 mission specialist, takes a moment for a photo while...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Approach
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Nov 30, 2008

ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Approach

ISS018-E-009713 (30 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, takes a moment for a...

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NASA image: Ferguson on MDDK
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Nov 17, 2008

Ferguson on MDDK

S126-E-007942 (17 Nov. 2008) --- Astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-126 commander, takes a moment for a photo while...

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NASA image: Chamitoff works with camera equipment in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 18
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Oct 23, 2008

Chamitoff works with camera equipment in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 18

ISS017-E-021970 (23 Oct. 2008) --- Astronaut Greg Chamitoff, Expedition 18 flight engineer, takes a moment for a...

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NASA image: Chamitoff in the Kibo European Laboratory / Columbus during Expedition 17
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Oct 12, 2008

Chamitoff in the Kibo European Laboratory / Columbus during Expedition 17

ISS017-E-018994 (12 Oct. 2008) --- NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, Expedition 17 flight engineer, takes a moment for...

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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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