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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: Artist's concept of Skylab space station cluster in Earth's orbit
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Oct 1, 1971

Artist's concept of Skylab space station cluster in Earth's orbit

S71-52192 (1971) --- An artist's concept of the Skylab space station cluster in Earth's orbit. The cutaway view...

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NASA image: Rendezvous and Fly Around Inspection of Skylab I Orbital Space Station
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Jun 22, 1973

Rendezvous and Fly Around Inspection of Skylab I Orbital Space Station

This view of the Skylab Orbital Space Station was taken from the Skylab 2 Command/Service Module during it's initial...

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NASA image: View of Skylab space station cluster in Earth orbit from CSM
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Aug 18, 2008

View of Skylab space station cluster in Earth orbit from CSM

SL4-143-4706 (8 Feb. 1974) --- An overhead view of the Skylab space station cluster in Earth orbit as photographed...

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NASA image: View of Skylab space station cluster in Earth orbit from CSM
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Feb 8, 1974

View of Skylab space station cluster in Earth orbit from CSM

SL4-143-4707 (8 Feb. 1974) --- An overhead view of the Skylab space station cluster in Earth orbit as photographed...

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NASA image: Your Orbiting Laboratory: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Your Orbiting Laboratory: Space Station Benefits

The International Space Station is a modern marvel. Only 400 kilometers (250 miles) above our heads, it streaks...

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NASA image: The space station soars into orbital daytime
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Apr 29, 2024

The space station soars into orbital daytime

iss071e047733 (April 29, 2024) -- While orbiting nearly 260 miles above the North Pacific Ocean, the International...

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NASA image: Rendezvous and Fly Around Inspection of Skylab I Orbital Space Station
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Jun 22, 1973

Rendezvous and Fly Around Inspection of Skylab I Orbital Space Station

SL2-4-265 (25 May 1973) --- Skylab 2, approach to Skylab at long range, fly-around inspection. Orbital Workshop with...

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NASA image: The space station orbits above a cloudy North America
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Apr 28, 2025

The space station orbits above a cloudy North America

iss073e0044592 (April 28, 2025) --- Partially obscured, at bottom right, is the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft docked...

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NASA image: The space station orbits above Queensland, Australia
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May 11, 2023

The space station orbits above Queensland, Australia

iss069e010174 (May 11, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-23 crew ship is pictured docked to the Prichal docking module as the...

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NASA image: The International Space Station orbits into a sunset above China
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Jan 15, 2026

The International Space Station orbits into a sunset above China

iss074e0089785 (Jan. 25, 2026) --- The International Space Station orbits into a sunset 260 miles above China near...

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NASA image: The International Space Station orbits above Uzbekistan
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Aug 7, 2025

The International Space Station orbits above Uzbekistan

iss073e0424121 (Aug. 7, 2025) --- From top to bottom, the Caspian Sea, the Garabogazköl Basin, and Lake Sarygamysh...

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Jul 25, 2022

Growing the Low-Earth Orbit Economy: Space Station Benefits

As a platform used by small businesses, entrepreneurs, and researchers to test their science and technology in...

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NASA image: The space station orbits above a partly cloudy Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 2023

The space station orbits above a partly cloudy Pacific Ocean

iss069e003960 (April 17, 2023) --- Three Roscosmos components on the International Space Station were photographed...

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NASA image: The Moon as the International Space Station Orbits 268 Miles Above the Coast of Argentina
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Jul 2, 2023

The Moon as the International Space Station Orbits 268 Miles Above the Coast of Argentina

iss069e027342 (July 2, 2023) -- An almost-full moon glows in the back as the space station orbits 268 miles above...

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NASA image: The International Space Station orbits above the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal
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Oct 10, 2025

The International Space Station orbits above the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal

iss073e0869068 (Oct. 10, 2025) --- A set of the International Space Station's main solar arrays, partially...

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NASA image: Gateway's Polar Orbit
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Oct 8, 2018

Gateway's Polar Orbit

This animation shows the Gateway space station's polar orbit, a unique, highly elongated near-rectilinear halo orbit...

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NASA image: The space station orbits above the northeast coast of the United States
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May 12, 2023

The space station orbits above the northeast coast of the United States

iss069e010181 (May 12, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-23 crew ship is pictured docked to the Prichal docking module as the...

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NASA image: Sicily Seen from the International Space Station as it Orbited 258 Miles Above
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Jul 3, 2023

Sicily Seen from the International Space Station as it Orbited 258 Miles Above

iss069e028451 (July 3, 2023) -- Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island and one of 20 regions of Italy, is...

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NASA image: The International Space Station's U.S. segment gleams during an orbital sunset
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Aug 30, 2025

The International Space Station's U.S. segment gleams during an orbital sunset

iss073e0741038 (Aug. 30, 2025) --- The International Space Station's U.S. segment gleams during an orbital sunset...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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May 8, 1967

Wernher von Braun

MSFC Director, Dr. Wernher von Braun is photographed inspecting a mockup of the Skylab Orbital Workshop, a major...

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NASA image: SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES THE MEANING OF THANKSGIVING ON ORBIT
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Nov 23, 2020

SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES THE MEANING OF THANKSGIVING ON ORBIT

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 64 Flight Engineers Kate Rubins, Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover and...

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NASA image: A trio of CubeSats is deployed into Earth orbit outside of the International Space Station
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Feb 3, 2026

A trio of CubeSats is deployed into Earth orbit outside of the International Space Station

iss074e0301636 (Feb. 3, 2026) --- A trio of CubeSats designed by college students from around the world is deployed...

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NASA image: A pair of CubeSats is deployed into Earth orbit outside of the International Space Station
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Feb 3, 2026

A pair of CubeSats is deployed into Earth orbit outside of the International Space Station

iss074e0301064 (Feb. 3, 2026) --- A pair of CubeSats designed by college students from around the world is deployed...

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NASA image: A trio of CubeSats is deployed into Earth orbit outside of the International Space Station
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Feb 3, 2026

A trio of CubeSats is deployed into Earth orbit outside of the International Space Station

iss074e0301612 (Feb. 3, 2026) --- A trio of CubeSats designed by college students from around the world is deployed...

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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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