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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 Freedom option A with two Soyuz ACRV capsules docked at ports
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Jun 15, 1993

Space Station Freedom option A with two Soyuz ACRV capsules docked at ports

Space Station Freedom option A showing two Soyuz Assured Crew Return Vehicle (ACRV) capsules docked at berthing ports.

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NASA image: Gateway Tops Off
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Jul 1, 2024

Gateway Tops Off

Hardware for the Gateway space station’s Power and Propulsion element, including its primary structure and fuel...

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NASA image: The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania
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Apr 26, 2023

The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania

iss069e005471 (April 26, 2023) --- The Richat Structure, also known as the "Eye of the Sahara," an eroded geological...

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NASA image: The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania
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Apr 26, 2023

The "Eye of the Sahara" in the African nation of Mauritania

iss069e005526 (April 26, 2023) --- The Richat Structure, also known as the "Eye of the Sahara," an eroded geological...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Engineering Design - Trusses
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Sep 5, 2019

STEMonstrations: Engineering Design - Trusses

The structure of the International Space Station relies heavily on a series of trusses engineered to withstand...

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NASA image: Glasses Are a State of Matter
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Feb 3, 2023

Glasses Are a State of Matter

NASA Glenn Research Center’s researchers use the Light Microscopy Module onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Review of International Space Station, ISS data from the Structure and Response of Spherical Diffusion Flames, s-Flame experiment in the Telescience Support Center, TSC, also known as the Glenn ISS Payload Operations Center, GIPOC
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Jan 14, 2020

Review of International Space Station, ISS data from the Structure and Response of Spherical Diffusion Flames, s-Flame experiment in the Telescience Support Center, TSC, also known as the Glenn ISS Payload Operations Center, GIPOC

Review of ISS data from the Structure and Response of Spherical Diffusion Flames (s-Flame) experiment - of the...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Scientific Ride: 11/04/2022
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Nov 3, 2022

Space to Ground: Scientific Ride: 11/04/2022

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Deep Space Station 23: Goldstone Antenna Gets Its Giant Reflector
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Dec 20, 2024

Deep Space Station 23: Goldstone Antenna Gets Its Giant Reflector

A crane lowers the 112-foot-wide (34-meter-wide) steel framework for the Deep Space Station 23 (DSS-23) reflector...

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NASA image: A New Antenna at DSN's Goldstone Awaits Construction
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Dec 20, 2024

A New Antenna at DSN's Goldstone Awaits Construction

In the early morning of Dec. 18, 2024, a crane looms over the 112-foot-wide (34-meter-wide) steel framework for Deep...

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Jan 15, 2020

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iss061e129665 (Jan. 15, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Christina Koch is tethered to the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: Science Launching on SpaceX's 28th Cargo Resupply Mission to the Space Station
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May 31, 2023

Science Launching on SpaceX's 28th Cargo Resupply Mission to the Space Station

The 28th SpaceX commercial resupply mission (CRS) is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station from...

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NASA image: Spacewalkers Stephen Bowen and Sultan Alneyadi
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Apr 28, 2023

Spacewalkers Stephen Bowen and Sultan Alneyadi

iss069e005734 (April 28, 2023) --- NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen and UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan...

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NASA image: GEDI: Mapping Carbon in 3-D
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Nov 7, 2018

GEDI: Mapping Carbon in 3-D

NASA's new laser instrument, the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation, or GEDI, has advanced laser technology...

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NASA image: STS-48 MS Buchli with MODE-01 structural test article (STA) onboard OV-103
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Sep 16, 1991

STS-48 MS Buchli with MODE-01 structural test article (STA) onboard OV-103

STS048-10-023 (16 Sept 1991) --- Astronaut James F. Buchli poses with the structural test article (STA), a model of...

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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour is nearly through...

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NASA image: KSC00padig056
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour is nearly through...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1637
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour finally rests on Launch Pad 39B after its rollout was delayed...

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NASA image: KSC00padig057
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour passes through the...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig057
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Perched atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Endeavour passes through the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1637
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Oct 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour finally rests on Launch Pad 39B after its rollout was delayed...

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NASA image: STS-117 Media Showcase
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Feb 6, 2007

STS-117 Media Showcase

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the S3/S4 integrated truss segment is on display for the media. The...

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NASA image: European Service Module Testing
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Nov 30, 2015

European Service Module Testing

The European Service Module Structural Test Article (in the background) photographed at the Space Power Facility at...

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NASA image: KSC-00dig068
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Oct 31, 2000

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Space Shuttle Endeavour finally rests on Launch Pad 39B after its rollout was stalled several hours to fix a broken...

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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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