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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: Expedition 51 Preflight
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Apr 18, 2017

Expedition 51 Preflight

The moon is seen behind the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft at the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch pad on Wednesday, April 19,...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

The train that will carry the Soyuz rocket to the launch pad is seen just before the door to the assembly building...

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Nov 10, 2016

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At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmembers Peggy Whitson of NASA...

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Nov 10, 2016

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At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmembers Thomas Pesquet of the...

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Nov 10, 2016

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At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmembers Thomas Pesquet of the...

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Nov 10, 2016

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At her Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmember Peggy Whitson of NASA...

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Nov 10, 2016

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At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmembers Thomas Pesquet of the...

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Nov 10, 2016

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At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmembers Peggy Whitson of NASA...

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Nov 10, 2016

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At his Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmember Thomas Pesquet of the...

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Nov 10, 2016

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At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmembers Thomas Pesquet of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

Launch Pad 1 is seen as the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is rolled out to the launch pad by train on Monday, April 17,...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

The Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is rolled out to the launch pad by train on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 17, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

The gantry arms close around the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft to secure the rocket at the launch pad on Monday, April 17,...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 17, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

The gantry arms close around the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft to secure the rocket at the launch pad on Monday, April 17,...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 17, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

The Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is seen after the gantry arms closed around the rocket to secure it at the launch pad on...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

Russian security is seen as the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is rolled out to the launch pad by train on Monday, April 17,...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Departure Wave
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Departure Wave

Expedition 51 crew members, Soyuz Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of Roscosmos, front, and Flight Engineer Jack Fischer...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

The Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is raised into position on the launch pad Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Departure Wave
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Apr 19, 2017

Expedition 51 Departure Wave

Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer's wife, Elizabeth Fischer, left, and daughters Sariah (not pictured) and...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

The Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is rolled out to the launch pad by train on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

The Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is rolled out to the launch pad by train on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

Elizabeth Fischer, wife of Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA is interviewed by media shortly after...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

The Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is raised into position on the launch pad Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 51 Rollout
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Apr 16, 2017

Expedition 51 Rollout

The Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft is seen at the Soyuz launch pad 1 just before it is raised into a vertical position...

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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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