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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: STS-53 Discovery, OV-103, DOD Hercules digital electronic imagery equipment
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Apr 22, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, OV-103, DOD Hercules digital electronic imagery equipment

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Department of Defense (DOD) mission Hand-held Earth-oriented Real-time...

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NASA image: De Winne with PFE and PBA equipment in JEM Pressurized Module (JPM)
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Aug 19, 2009

De Winne with PFE and PBA equipment in JEM Pressurized Module (JPM)

ISS020-E-032285 (19 Aug. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: De Winne with PFE and PBA equipment in JEM Pressurized Module (JPM)
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Aug 19, 2009

De Winne with PFE and PBA equipment in JEM Pressurized Module (JPM)

ISS020-E-032286 (19 Aug. 2009) --- European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Drawings of the Modular Equipment Transporter and Hand Tool Carrier
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Oct 12, 1970

Drawings of the Modular Equipment Transporter and Hand Tool Carrier

S70-50762 (November 1970) --- A line drawing illustrating layout view of the modular equipment transporter (MET) and...

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NASA image: STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge uses SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Mission Specialist (MS) Lounge uses SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS035-15-010 (2-11 Dec 1990) --- Astronaut John M. (Mike) Lounge, STS-35 mission specialist, communicates with...

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NASA image: STS-35 Commander Brand talks to family using SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 11, 1990

STS-35 Commander Brand talks to family using SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS035-05-036 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- STS-35 Commander Vance D. Brand, wearing headset, communicates with family members...

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NASA image: Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)
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May 21, 1991

Labeled cutaway line drawing of Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)

Labeled cutaway line drawing of the Shuttle extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) identifies its various components and...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn leaving crew quarters prior to launch
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Feb 20, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn leaving crew quarters prior to launch

S62-00222 (20 Feb. 1962) --- View of astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. and equipment specialist Joe Schmitt leaving crew...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Greg Costedoat, front-right frame, Stefan Blandin, and Charles Walker, left, with the Advanced Capabilities for...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn leaving crew quarters prior to launch
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Feb 20, 1961

Astronaut John Glenn leaving crew quarters prior to launch

S62-00330 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. (left), Dr. William Douglas, astronauts flight surgeon, and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Jones anchored to bunk facility while working on computer
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Apr 14, 1994

Astronaut Thomas Jones anchored to bunk facility while working on computer

STS059-10-011 (9-20 April 1994) --- Astronaut Thomas D. Jones appears to have climbed out of bed right into his work...

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NASA image: Astronaut Carl Meade mans pilots station during trajectory control exercise
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Carl Meade mans pilots station during trajectory control exercise

STS064-22-024 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- With a manual and lap top computer in front of him, astronaut Carl J. Meade,...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Casper uses Portable Inflight Landing Operations Trainer
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Mar 5, 1994

Astronaut John Casper uses Portable Inflight Landing Operations Trainer

STS062-15-013 (4-18 March 1994) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, mission commander, participates in an experiment that...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mark Lee talks to ground controllers about SPIFEX
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Sep 10, 1994

Astronaut Mark Lee talks to ground controllers about SPIFEX

STS064-311-031 (10 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee, STS-64 mission specialist, at a Payload General Support...

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NASA image: Pilot Searfoss in experiment measuring effects space flight & pilot ability
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Oct 18, 1993

Pilot Searfoss in experiment measuring effects space flight & pilot ability

STS058-14-006 (18 Oct- 1 Nov 1993) --- Astronaut Richard A. Searfoss, pilot, participates in an experiment that...

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NASA image: Apollo Portable Life Support System
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Jun 11, 1968

Apollo Portable Life Support System

S68-34582 (1968) --- With its exterior removed, the Apollo portable life support system (PLSS) can be easily...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jan Davis monitors Commercial Protein Crystal Growth experiment
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Feb 3, 1994

Astronaut Jan Davis monitors Commercial Protein Crystal Growth experiment

STS060-21-031 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- Using a lap top computer, astronaut N. Jan Davis monitors systems for the...

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NASA image: STS-36 Pilot Casper reaches for laptop computer on OV-104's flight deck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Pilot Casper reaches for laptop computer on OV-104's flight deck

STS036-03-027 (3 March 1990) --- STS-36 Pilot John H. Casper reaches for the shuttle portable onboard computer...

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NASA image: Apollo Portable Life Support System
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Jun 11, 1968

Apollo Portable Life Support System

S68-34580 (1968) --- With its exterior removed, the Apollo portable life support system (PLSS) can be easily...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0783
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Apr 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Orbiter Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0784
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Apr 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Orbiter Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2555
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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, crew members with...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2556
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Sep 5, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, crew members with...

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NASA image: STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 Payload Specialist Parise sets up SAREX on OV-102's middeck

STS-35 Payload Specialist Ronald A. Parise enters data into the payload and general support computer (PGSC) in...

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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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