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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: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

Members of the 2017 class of astronaut candidates pause for a group photo on the beach after a familiarization tour...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

A members of the 2017 class of astronaut candidates signs her name to a wooden sign inside the Beach House during a...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00020
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Feb 21, 2010

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The STS-130 astronauts celebrate landing with the traditional vehicle 'walkaround' after a successful late-night...

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NASA image: Lindsey place an STS-121 mission insignia patch on locker in the U S Lab during Expedition 13 / STS-121 joint operations
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Jul 14, 2006

Lindsey place an STS-121 mission insignia patch on locker in the U S Lab during Expedition 13 / STS-121 joint operations

ISS013-E-51306 (14 July 2006) --- Continuing a tradition for visiting shuttle commanders, astronaut Steven W....

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NASA image: Marshburn signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

Marshburn signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations

S127-E-008612 (25 July 2009) --- Flight day 11 activities for the joint shuttle-station crews included the...

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NASA image: Wolf signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

Wolf signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations

S127-E-008616 (25 July 2009) --- Flight day 11 activities for the joint shuttle-station crews included the...

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NASA image: STS-112 CDR Ashby with patch in FGB/Zarya module
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Oct 11, 2002

STS-112 CDR Ashby with patch in FGB/Zarya module

STS112-E-5184 (11 October 2002) --- Continuing a tradition for visiting shuttle crew commanders, astronaut Jeffrey...

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NASA image: STS-87 onboard crew portraits
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Dec 16, 1997

STS-87 onboard crew portraits

STS087-307-006 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- One of the crew members' traditional in-flight crew portraits has...

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NASA image: STS-106 crewmembers pose for a official group photograph on Zvezda
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Sep 16, 2000

STS-106 crewmembers pose for a official group photograph on Zvezda

STS106-373-019 (8-20 September 2000) --- Five astronauts and two cosmonauts pose for the STS-106 version of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Landing Preparations
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Jun 2, 2018

Expedition 55 Landing Preparations

NASA astronaut and Astronaut Office Representative Kjell Lindgren is seen during a traditional tree planting...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Flag Raising
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Oct 14, 2003

Expedition 8 Flag Raising

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale, left, and European Space Agency astronaut Pedro Duque...

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NASA image: De Winne signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

De Winne signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations

S127-E-008642 (25 July 2009) --- Flight day 11 activities for the joint shuttle-station crews included the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter

NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe Acaba, center, listen as Sergeant Craig Hudson explains the tradition...

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NASA image: Kopra signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

Kopra signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations

S127-E-008609 (25 July 2009) --- Flight day 11 activities for the joint shuttle-station crews included the...

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NASA image: Thirsk signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations
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Jul 25, 2009

Thirsk signs mission decal in the JEM during Joint Operations

S127-E-008638 (25 July 2009) --- Flight day 11 activities for the joint shuttle-station crews included the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter

NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe Acaba, center, listen as Sergeant Craig Hudson explains the tradition...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Red Square Visit
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Mar 24, 2021

Expedition 65 Red Square Visit

Expedition 65 prime crew member NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei lays flowers at the site where Russian space icons are...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Preflight
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Dec 21, 2011

Expedition 30 Preflight

Expedition 30 ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andre Kuipers, center, receives the traditional blessing from a...

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NASA image: PIN - APOLLO 11
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Aug 5, 1969

PIN - APOLLO 11

S69-40941 (July 1969) --- This picture is of the gold replica of an olive branch, the traditional symbol of peace,...

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NASA image: iss064e040578
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Mar 9, 2021

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iss064e040578 (March 9, 2021) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Soichi Noguchi astronaut poses with...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Landing Preparations
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Jun 2, 2018

Expedition 55 Landing Preparations

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata is seen during a traditional tree planting ceremony at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter

NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe Acaba, center, listen as Sergeant Craig Hudson explains the tradition...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Red Square Visit
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Mar 24, 2021

Expedition 65 Red Square Visit

Expedition 65 backup crew member NASA astronaut Anne McClain lays flowers at the site where Russian space icons are...

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NASA image: Boe adds Mission Patch in Node 1
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Nov 26, 2008

Boe adds Mission Patch in Node 1

S126-E-011502 (26 Nov. 2008) --- Continuing a longstanding tradition, astronaut Eric Boe, STS-126 pilot, adds his...

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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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