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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: Flight deck rendezvous activities
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May 16, 1997

Flight deck rendezvous activities

STS084-357-009 (15-24 May 1997) --- Astronaut Jean-Fran?ois Clervoy, STS-84 payload commander, uses a hand held...

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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Arrival

ISS038-E-031969 (12 Jan. 2014) --- At the windows in the International Space Station's Cupola, NASA astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 MS Vittori on the Shuttle Middeck
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May 17, 2011

View of STS-134 MS Vittori on the Shuttle Middeck

S134-E-006397 (17 May 2011) --- On Endeavour's middeck, European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori, STS-134...

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NASA image: Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 29, 2013

Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

ISS037-E-003918 (29 Sept. 2013) --- At the windows in the International Space Station?s Cupola, European Space...

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NASA image: Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2
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Sep 29, 2013

Documenting Cygnus Capture by Canadarm2

ISS037-E-003937 (29 Sept. 2013) --- At the windows in the International Space Station?s Cupola, European Space...

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NASA image: STS-115 MS Stefanyshyn-Piper uses laser ranging device throught window in the Aft FD
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Sep 11, 2006

STS-115 MS Stefanyshyn-Piper uses laser ranging device throught window in the Aft FD

S115-E-05356 (11 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist, aims a laser...

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NASA image: Olivas uses a laser ranging device on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Jun 10, 2007

Olivas uses a laser ranging device on STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117-E-06953 (10 June 2007) --- Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, STS-117 mission specialist, aims a laser range finder...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Linnehan with laser range finder on aft flight deck
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Mar 2, 2002

STS-109 MS Linnehan with laser range finder on aft flight deck

STS109-E-5003 (3 March 2002) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, uses a laser ranging device...

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NASA image: Cassidy holds laser range finder in aft FD during Joint Operations
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Jul 28, 2009

Cassidy holds laser range finder in aft FD during Joint Operations

S127-E-011291 (28 July 2009) --- Astronauts Tom Marshburn (left) and Christopher Cassidy, both STS-127 mission...

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NASA image: Cassidy uses laser range finder in the aft FD during Joint Operations
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Jul 28, 2009

Cassidy uses laser range finder in the aft FD during Joint Operations

S127-E-011166 (28 July 2009) --- Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, STS-127 mission specialist, uses a handheld laser...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Linnehan with laser range finder on aft flight deck
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Mar 2, 2002

STS-109 MS Linnehan with laser range finder on aft flight deck

STS109-E-5002 (3 March 2002) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, uses a laser ranging device...

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NASA image: Thomas uses laser range finder during rendezvous ops
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Mar 10, 2001

Thomas uses laser range finder during rendezvous ops

STS102-E-5064 (10 March 2001) --- Astronaut Andrew S.W. Thomas, STS-102 mission specialist, uses a laser ranging...

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NASA image: MS Reilly with laser range finder on aft flight deck
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Jul 14, 2001

MS Reilly with laser range finder on aft flight deck

STS104-E-5026 (14 July 2001) --- Positioned near a window on the aft flight deck of the Space Shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: Usachev uses a laser range finder during rendezvous ops
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Mar 10, 2001

Usachev uses a laser range finder during rendezvous ops

STS102-E-5085 (10 March 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, STS-102 mission specialist, uses a laser ranging device...

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NASA image: Components of the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP)
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Jul 20, 1969

Components of the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP)

AS11-37-5551 (20 July 1969) --- Two components of the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP) are seen...

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NASA image: MS Michael LA uses a Laser Range Finder on AFD during ISS Rendezvous Operations during STS-113
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Nov 25, 2002

MS Michael LA uses a Laser Range Finder on AFD during ISS Rendezvous Operations during STS-113

STS113-E-05051 (25 November 2002) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, STS-113 mission specialist, uses a laser...

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NASA image: MS Hadfield aims a laser range finder through a window on the aft flight deck of Endeavour
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Apr 21, 2001

MS Hadfield aims a laser range finder through a window on the aft flight deck of Endeavour

S100-E-5141 (21 April 2001) --- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) uses a laser ranging...

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NASA image: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin after deployment of EASEP on surface of moon
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Jul 20, 1969

Astronaut Edwin Aldrin after deployment of EASEP on surface of moon

AS11-40-5948 (20 July 1969) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed during the Apollo...

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Feb 21, 2025

Ep373_Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon

Ep373 Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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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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