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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: SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES RECORD BREAKING MISSION WITH PREVIOUS RECORD HOLDER
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Sep 12, 2023

SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES RECORD BREAKING MISSION WITH PREVIOUS RECORD HOLDER

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio of NASA answered questions about...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Astronaut Frank Rubio Discusses Record Breaking Mission with Media - Sept. 19, 2023
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Sep 19, 2023

Expedition 69 Astronaut Frank Rubio Discusses Record Breaking Mission with Media - Sept. 19, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio of NASA answered questions and...

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NASA image: A Record-Breaking Spaceflight for the Crew-1 Mission on This Week @ NASA May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021

A Record-Breaking Spaceflight for the Crew-1 Mission on This Week @ NASA May 7, 2021

A record-breaking spaceflight for the Crew-1 mission, swearing-in NASA’s new administrator, and the anniversary of...

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NASA image: Runco on middeck during meal
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May 26, 1996

Runco on middeck during meal

S77-E-5104 (26 May 1996) --- Astronaut Mario Runco, Jr., mission specialist, takes a break from activities on Space...

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NASA image: An Historic Delivery to the Moon’s South Pole on This Week @NASA – March 1, 2024
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Mar 1, 2024

An Historic Delivery to the Moon’s South Pole on This Week @NASA – March 1, 2024

An historic delivery to the Moon’s South Pole, a record-breaking scientific balloon flight, and an asteroid...

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NASA image: Thomas in the middeck
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Mar 14, 2001

Thomas in the middeck

STS102-E-5210 (14 March 2001) -- Astronaut Andrew S.W. Thomas, mission specialist, takes a break from moving chores...

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Mar 11, 2008

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Dressed to Fly. The Endeavour astronauts wave to the crowd as they walk to NASA's Astrovan. The STS-123 mission crew...

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Mar 11, 2008

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Welcome to Mission STS-123. NASA Commentator George Diller begins live countdown coverage. The Endeavour crew will...

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Mar 11, 2008

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Space shuttle Endeavour lifts off with its crew and payload headed for the International Space Station. The STS-123...

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NASA image: Artemis I flight day 14 from Mission Control
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Nov 28, 2022

Artemis I flight day 14 from Mission Control

jsc2022e090130 (Nov. 28, 2022): Flight Directors Paul Konyha and Nicole McElroy monitor the Orion spacecraft as it...

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NASA image: Artemis I flight day 14 from Mission Control
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Nov 28, 2022

Artemis I flight day 14 from Mission Control

jsc2022e090070: (Nov. 28, 2022): Flight Directors Paul Konyha and Nicole McElroy smile as the Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: View of MS Stott posing for a photo on the Atlantis Flight Deck
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Nov 25, 2009

View of MS Stott posing for a photo on the Atlantis Flight Deck

S129-E-009290 (25 Nov. 2009) --- On Atlantis’ aft flight deck, astronaut Nicole Stott, STS-129 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: The Year That Was: 12/23/2020
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Dec 18, 2020

Space to Ground: The Year That Was: 12/23/2020

From record-breaking missions and historic milestones, to the first crewed flight of a commercial spacecraft to the...

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Mar 11, 2008

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Endeavour's external tank falls away from the orbiter. The STS-123 crew will make a record-breaking 16-day mission...

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NASA image: Doing Bigger and Better Things All the Time
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Mar 30, 2022

Doing Bigger and Better Things All the Time

There’s a new American record-holder for longest single spaceflight: NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is back on Earth...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A mirror image of space shuttle Endeavour's liftoff on the STS-123 mission is captured...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clouds of smoke and steam seem to envelop space shuttle Atlantis as it leaps into the...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - MS Newman with camera
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Mar 5, 2002

EVA 2 - MS Newman with camera

STS109-E-5642 (5 March 2002) --- Astronaut James H. Newman, mission specialist, peers into Columbia's crew cabin...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --Trailing columns of fire, space shuttle Endeavour hurtles into the night sky, on the...

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Mar 10, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-123 Mission Specialist Rick Linnehan adjusts his gloves during suitup for launch...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towers of flame propel space shuttle Endeavour into the dark sky on the launch of the...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 mission lights up Launch Pad 39A and...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lighting up the night sky, as well as the water nearby, space shuttle Endeavour blazes...

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Mar 11, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The fiery columns beneath space shuttle Endeavour turn night into day as the shuttle...

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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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