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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: Third Quarter
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Dec 8, 2017

Third Quarter

Third quarter. Rises around midnight, visible to the south after sunrise. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)...

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NASA image: Third Quarter
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Dec 8, 2017

Third Quarter

Third quarter. Rises around midnight, visible to the south after sunrise. This marks the first time that accurate...

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NASA image: The third quarter Moon rises above Earth
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Jul 27, 2024

The third quarter Moon rises above Earth

iss071e406275 (July 27, 2024) -- The third quarter moon rises just above Earth's blue horizon as the International...

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NASA image: Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades

The hallway of the astronaut crew quarters at Kennedy Space Center in Florida reflects new carpeting and a fresh...

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NASA image: Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades

Several upgrades have been completed in the crew quarters at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This includes new...

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NASA image: Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades

The lounge area inside the astronaut crew quarters is where astronauts’ family members waited for their return upon...

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NASA image: Art concept, line drawing and Service Module of the ISS
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Oct 24, 2018

Art concept, line drawing and Service Module of the ISS

S98-04906 (23 Jan. 1998) --- A three-quarter frontal view of the flight article of the Service Module (SM) for the...

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NASA image: jsc2019e053725
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Sep 18, 2019

jsc2019e053725

jsc2019e053725 - At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, spaceflight participant Hazzaa Ali...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig028
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Jul 12, 2000

KSC-00padig028

A Russian 3-stage Proton rocket blasts into the sky at 12:56 a.m. EDT with the Russian-built Zvezda module in a...

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NASA image: Skylab 4 - Television (Crew)
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Nov 29, 1973

Skylab 4 - Television (Crew)

S73-37650 (28 Nov. 1973) --- Astronaut Gerald P. Carr, right, Skylab 4 commander, enjoys a meal aboard the orbiting...

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NASA image: jsc2016e181837
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Nov 10, 2016

jsc2016e181837

At the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmember Thomas Pesquet of the...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3 Mission
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Oct 26, 2021

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3 Mission

Crew members for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station arrive at Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1470
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Oct 1, 2000

KSC-00pp1470

Gathered on the parking apron at the Shuttle Landing Facility after their arrival is the STS-92 crew. Commander...

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NASA image: Expedition 11  Flag Raising
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Apr 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Flag Raising

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev, left, European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori, of Italy, Flight...

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NASA image: jsc2013e048270
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May 22, 2013

jsc2013e048270

Behind the Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 36/37 Flight Engineer Luca Parmitano of...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0789
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Neil Yorio, a Dynamac scientist (right), explains the function of the KSC Space Life...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0790
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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Neil Yorio, a Dynamac scientist(left), explains the function of the KSC Space Life...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0448
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Apr 5, 2000

KSC-00pp0448

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-101 Commander James Halsell waves to the media as...

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NASA image: Expedition 11  Flag Raising
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Apr 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Flag Raising

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev, left, European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori, of Italy, Flight...

HQ
NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3 Mission
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Oct 26, 2021

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3 Mission

Crew members for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station arrive at Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0508
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Feb 23, 2007

KSC-07pd0508

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the crew quarters at the Operations and Checkout Building, the Mission STS-117 crew...

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NASA image: Expedition 11  Flag Raising
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Apr 10, 2005

Expedition 11 Flag Raising

Expedition 11 Commander Sergei Krikalev, left, European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori, of Italy, Flight...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0448
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Apr 5, 2000

KSC00pp0448

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-101 Commander James Halsell waves to the media as...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 30, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut James S. Voss, Expedition Two flight engineer, performs an electronics task in the Russian Zvezda Service...

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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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