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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: Original Mercury 7 astronauts in spacesuits
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Jan 10, 1989

Original Mercury 7 astronauts in spacesuits

Press release information, September 13, 1968: "FIRST ASTRONAUT TEAM: Project Mercury Astronauts, whose selection...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With MIT’s Technology Review Magazine – Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Sep 9, 2025

NASA Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With MIT’s Technology Review Magazine – Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 73 flight engineer Mike Fincke of NASA discussed life and work...

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Jun 1, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH PEOPLE MAGAZINE Aboard the International Space Station,...

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Aug 11, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBERS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE WITH INSIDER MAGAZINE Aboard the International Space Station,...

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May 13, 2021

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STATION CREWMEMBER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH MILITARY OFFICER MAGAZINE Aboard the International Space Station,...

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Aug 18, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH MEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE Aboard the International Space Station,...

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Oct 6, 2020

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SPACE STATION COMMANDER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH TIME MAGAZINE Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L
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Aug 9, 1985

CREW TRAINING - STS-33/51-L

S85-44507 (October 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, a teacher from Concord, New Hampshire, trains for the January...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Jan 1, 1950

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

Five pioneers pose with scale models of their missiles they created in the 1950s. From left to right: Dr. Ernst...

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NASA image: Expedition 68 Astronaut Nicole Mann Talks with Time Magazine, CNN This Morning - Dec. 1, 2022
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Dec 1, 2022

Expedition 68 Astronaut Nicole Mann Talks with Time Magazine, CNN This Morning - Dec. 1, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Nicole Mann of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, during EVA
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, during EVA

Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, lunar module pilot, operates a 70mm Hasselblad camera during his extravehicular...

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NASA image: Expedition 67 Astronaut Jessica Watkins Talks with Stanford Magazine - Sept. 7, 2022
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Sep 7, 2022

Expedition 67 Astronaut Jessica Watkins Talks with Stanford Magazine - Sept. 7, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins of NASA discussed life and...

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Jun 17, 2019

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES APOLLO AND SPACE STATION WITH THE MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Pilot James M. Kelly (left) and Commander James D. Wetherbee for the STS-102 mission, participate in the movement of...

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Apr 25, 2025

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Ep382_This Is Mission Control Houston Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Aug 15, 2025

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Ep396_The Art of Astronaut Photography Joseph Zakrzewski Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast...

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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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