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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: NACA Photographer Films a Ramjet Test
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Oct 23, 1946

NACA Photographer Films a Ramjet Test

A National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) photographer films the test of a ramjet engine at the Lewis...

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NASA image: NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule
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Jun 23, 1959

NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) photographer Arthur Laufman sets up a camera to film a Mercury...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This onboard photograph depicts Astronaut Owen Garriott atop the Apollo Telescope Mount, removing a film magazine...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This onboard photograph depicts Astronaut Owen Garriott atop the Apollo Telescope Mount, removing a film magazine...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA

AS17-152-23391 (17 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Ronald E. Evans is photographed performing extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA
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Dec 17, 1972

Astronaut Ronald Evans photographed during transearth coast EVA

AS17-152-23393 (17 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Ronald E. Evans is photographed performing extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-01707
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May 20, 2009

GRC-2013-C-01707

Interview with a NACA, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Flight Photographer, William Wynne.

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NASA image: Earth Sky- GT-7
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Dec 12, 1965

Earth Sky- GT-7

S65-63766 (12 Dec. 1965) --- Ras Azir on the coast of the Republic of Somali, looking east, as seen from the...

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NASA image: View of Crew Commander Henry Hartsfield Jr. loading film into IMAX camera
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Sep 8, 1984

View of Crew Commander Henry Hartsfield Jr. loading film into IMAX camera

41D-11-004 (8 September 1984 --- View of Crew Commander Henry Hartsfield Jr. loading film into the IMAX camera...

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NASA image: REENTRY - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-2 - CAPE
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Jan 19, 1965

REENTRY - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-2 - CAPE

This photograph is an enlargement of a frame from a 16mm motion picture film which was mounted within the spacecraft...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Command Module
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Command Module

The Apollo 9 Command/Service Modules photographed from the Lunar Module,"Spider",on the fifth day of the Apollo 9...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Command Module
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Command Module

The Apollo 9 Command/Service Modules photographed through the window from the Lunar Module,"Spider",on the fifth day...

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NASA image: jsc2012e027538
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Feb 13, 2012

jsc2012e027538

Date: 02-13-12.Location: Bldg 2, LBJ Room.Subject: Bill Anders interview with BBC's James Fox & Visit to Apollo Film...

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NASA image: jsc2012e027535
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Feb 13, 2012

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Date: 02-13-12.Location: Bldg 2, LBJ Room.Subject: Bill Anders interview with BBC's James Fox & Visit to Apollo Film...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Apr 15, 2004

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun was the subject of countless television programs produced both inside and outside of NASA. He is shown...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Top view of the Lunar Module (LM) spacecraft from the Command Module (CM)
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Top view of the Lunar Module (LM) spacecraft from the Command Module (CM)

The Lunar Module (LM) 3 "Spider",still attached to the Saturn V third (S-IVB) stage,is photographed from the...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - Command Module
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Mar 3, 1969

Apollo 9 Mission image - Command Module

High Oblique photograph (taken over New Mexico) of the Apollo 9 Command/Service Modules taken from the Lunar...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Mission image - S0-65 Multispectral Photography - Mississippi
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Feb 19, 2009

Apollo 9 Mission image - S0-65 Multispectral Photography - Mississippi

AS09-26A-3743A (9 March 1969) --- Color infrared photograph of the Yazoo River Valley, Pearl River, Pearl River...

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NASA image: Fluid Physics
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Jan 19, 2003

Fluid Physics

Expedition 6 astronaut Dr. Don Pettit photographed a cube shaped wire frame supporting a thin film made from a...

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NASA image: STS-93 orbiter Columbia streaks across Houston sky
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Jul 27, 1999

STS-93 orbiter Columbia streaks across Houston sky

S99-08357 (27 July 1999) --- The fly-over of Space Shuttle Columbia's STS-93 re-entry is seen above the Johnson...

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NASA image: Astronaut Apt takes photos of the Earth from the aft flight deck
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Oct 28, 1996

Astronaut Apt takes photos of the Earth from the aft flight deck

STS079-341-036 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Following the space shuttle Atlantis' separation from the Russian Mir Space...

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NASA image:    Apollo 8 Mission image
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Dec 21, 1968

Apollo 8 Mission image

Apollo 8,Moon, Latitude 15 degrees South,Longitude 170 degrees West. Camera Tilt Mode: High Oblique. Direction:...

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NASA image: Fluid Physics
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Jan 19, 2003

Fluid Physics

Expedition 6 astronaut Dr. Don Pettit photographed a cube shaped wire frame supporting a thin film made from a...

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NASA image: Veg-03 J/K/L Prelaunch Prepartions for NG-13
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Jan 16, 2020

Veg-03 J/K/L Prelaunch Prepartions for NG-13

Strips of seed film – a new seed handling material containing red romaine lettuce seeds – are photographed inside...

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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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