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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: Kuipers during ESA PAO Event in the Columbus Module
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Feb 11, 2012

Kuipers during ESA PAO Event in the Columbus Module

ISS030-E-074038 (11 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer, is...

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NASA image: Candid shots in JEM during PAO event
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Apr 12, 2020

Candid shots in JEM during PAO event

iss062e147663 (4/12/2020) --- A view taken during candid shots in Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) aboard the...

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NASA image: Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle - Public Affairs Office (PAO) News Release - Free-Flight (FF)-5 Photography
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Oct 26, 1977

Approach & Landing Test (ALT) - Shuttle - Public Affairs Office (PAO) News Release - Free-Flight (FF)-5 Photography

PAO news release material for the 5th and final FF of the ALT series. Precise moment of separation captured by...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Crew Members participate in PAO Interview in the Node 2
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Oct 12, 2009

Expedition 21 Crew Members participate in PAO Interview in the Node 2

ISS021-E-016899 (12 Oct. 2009) --- Russian cosmonauts Roman Romanenko (left) and Maxim Suraev, both Expedition 21...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 Crew Members participate in PAO Interview in the Node 2
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Oct 12, 2009

Expedition 21 Crew Members participate in PAO Interview in the Node 2

ISS021-E-016897 (12 Oct. 2009) --- Russian cosmonauts Roman Romanenko (left) and Maxim Suraev, both Expedition 21...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06218 (8 March 2001) --- Eileen Hawley and Daniel K. Carpenter look over launch data at the Public Affairs...

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NASA image: 2012-2608
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May 1, 2012

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Firing Room 3 PAO Console Being Readied for VIC Atlantis Display

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May 1, 2012

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Firing Room 3 PAO Console Being Readied for VIC Atlantis Display

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Firing Room 3 PAO Console Being Readied for VIC Atlantis Display

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Firing Room 3 PAO Console Being Readied for VIC Atlantis Display

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Firing Room 3 PAO Console Being Readied for VIC Atlantis Display

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Firing Room 3 PAO Console Being Readied for VIC Atlantis Display

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Firing Room 3 PAO Console Being Readied for VIC Atlantis Display

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Firing Room 3 PAO Console Being Readied for VIC Atlantis Display

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0021-002
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Feb 11, 2011

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NASA Ames Tweetup and tour of center with John Yembrick, Ames PAO Chief (acting) and host of the event.

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Mar 18, 2014

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PHOTO DATE: 03-18-14 LOCATION: Bldg. 2s - PAO Studio B SUBJECT: Expedition 41 (Soyuz 39) press conference with Maxim...

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Sep 18, 2014

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Expedition 42/43 Crew News Conference with crew members Terry Virts, Anton Shkaplerov and Samantha Cristoforetti....

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Sep 18, 2014

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Expedition 42/43 Crew News Conference with crew members Terry Virts, Anton Shkaplerov and Samantha Cristoforetti....

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Sep 18, 2014

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Expedition 42/43 Crew News Conference with crew members Terry Virts, Anton Shkaplerov and Samantha Cristoforetti....

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NASA image: 2013-3097
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Jul 23, 2013

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Crew Commercial Office's PAO activities for Boeing's rollout of their CST-100 capsule - "First Look" Media Event....

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Jul 22, 2013

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Crew Commercial Office's PAO activities for Boeing's rollout of their CST-100 capsule - "First Look" Media Event....

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Jul 22, 2013

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Crew Commercial Office's PAO activities for Boeing's rollout of their CST-100 capsule - "First Look" Media Event....

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Sep 18, 2014

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Expedition 42/43 Crew News Conference with crew members Terry Virts, Anton Shkaplerov and Samantha Cristoforetti....

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0145-001
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Aug 1, 2007

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NASA Officials gather at Ames Research Center to discuss Spaceship development progress. Constellation is developing...

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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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