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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: 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: 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: 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: STS-35 aft flight deck of Columbia, OV-102, with an array of camera equipment
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 aft flight deck of Columbia, OV-102, with an array of camera equipment

STS035-10-015 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- This busy scene shows cameras and supportive photographic gear temporarily stowed...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This photograph was taken during installation of floor grids on the upper and lower floors inside the Skylab Orbital...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This photograph was taken during assembly of the bottom and upper floors of the Skylab Orbital Workshop (OWS). The...

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NASA image: STS-31 camera & photographic equipment displayed on OV-103's aft flight deck
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Apr 29, 1990

STS-31 camera & photographic equipment displayed on OV-103's aft flight deck

This array of photographic equipment, displayed on the aft flight deck payload station, represents just a part of...

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NASA image: View of the STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery aft payload bay
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Dec 8, 2006

View of the STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery aft payload bay

STS116-320-001 (9-22 Dec. 2006) --- Backdropped by the horizon of a blue and white Earth and the blackness of space,...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1972

Skylab

This photograph is an interior view of the Orbital Workshop (OWS) upper level looking from the airlock hatch,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt retrieving lunar samples during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt retrieving lunar samples during EVA

AS17-145-22165 (12 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, with his adjustable...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from OV-105 during the STS-99 mission
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Feb 17, 2000

Earth observations taken from OV-105 during the STS-99 mission

S99-E-5555 (17 February 2000) --- As photographed from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, this oblique electronic still...

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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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NASA image: Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA
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May 6, 1991

Current Boundries and Sun Glint, Cape Hatteras, NC, USA

STS039-83-091 (28 April-6 May 1991) --- (HOLD PHOTO WITH BARRIER ISLANDS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE). This photograph of...

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NASA image: PROJECT MERCURY SUMMARY CONFERENCE - NASA - HOUSTON, TX
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Oct 1, 1963

PROJECT MERCURY SUMMARY CONFERENCE - NASA - HOUSTON, TX

In October 1963, the Project Mercury Summary Conference was held in the Houston, TX, Coliseum. This series of 44...

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NASA image: The Webb Telescope's 'Golden Spider'
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Dec 8, 2017

The Webb Telescope's 'Golden Spider'

NASA image release August 23, 2012 What looks like a giant golden spider weaving a web of cables and cords, is...

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Audio
Aug 15, 2025

Ep397_The_Art_of_Astronaut_Photography

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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