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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: A Commercial Resupply Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – February 2, 2024
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Feb 2, 2024

A Commercial Resupply Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – February 2, 2024

A commercial resupply mission to the space station, preparing to make a delivery to the Moon, and monitoring our...

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NASA image: CREW PORTRAIT - SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION 41B
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Jan 1, 1983

CREW PORTRAIT - SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION 41B

S83-40555 (15 October 1983) --- These five astronauts are in training for the STS-41B mission, scheduled early next...

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NASA image: Post-launch Status Briefing for Northrup Grumman Mission to Space Station
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Apr 17, 2019

Post-launch Status Briefing for Northrup Grumman Mission to Space Station

Following the launch to the International Space Station of Northrop Grumman’s unpiloted Cygnus cargo spacecraft,...

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NASA image: A Commercial Resupply Mission Heads to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – August 4, 2023
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Aug 4, 2023

A Commercial Resupply Mission Heads to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – August 4, 2023

A commercial resupply mission heads to the space station, a key piece of hardware for a future Moon mission is on...

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NASA image: The Latest Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 19, 2024
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Jan 19, 2024

The Latest Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 19, 2024

The latest private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, preparing to launch more research to the...

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NASA image: A Commercial Resupply Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – August 13, 2021
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Aug 13, 2021

A Commercial Resupply Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – August 13, 2021

A Commercial Resupply Mission to the Space Station, honoring a spaceflight icon, and an out of this world...

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NASA image: The Second All-Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 26, 2023
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May 26, 2023

The Second All-Private Astronaut Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 26, 2023

The second all-private astronaut mission to the space station, completing the set of tiny severe weather trackers,...

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NASA image: Our Crew-3 Mission Launches to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – November 12, 2021
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Nov 12, 2021

Our Crew-3 Mission Launches to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – November 12, 2021

Our Crew-3 mission launches to the space station, Crew-2 makes a splash at the end of its record-setting mission,...

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NASA image: Prelaunch Briefing for Northrup Grumman's 14th Cargo Resupply Mission to Space Station
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Sep 29, 2020

Prelaunch Briefing for Northrup Grumman's 14th Cargo Resupply Mission to Space Station

During a Sept. 28 news briefing at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, in Virginia, the agency's commercial partner,...

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NASA image: What's the Status of NASA and SpaceX's Mission to Launch Astronauts to Space?
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May 1, 2020

What's the Status of NASA and SpaceX's Mission to Launch Astronauts to Space?

Reporting from the Countdown Clock at NASA's Kennedy Space Center — America's spaceport — officials from NASA...

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NASA image: Axiom Mission 3 Space Station Arrival & Welcome Remarks
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Jan 20, 2024

Axiom Mission 3 Space Station Arrival & Welcome Remarks

Axiom Mission 3 crew members Michael Lopez-Alegria, Walter Villadei, Alper Gezeravci, and Marcus Wandt docked to the...

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NASA image: NASA missions studies magnetic space explosions
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA missions studies magnetic space explosions

Every day, invisible magnetic explosions are happening around Earth, on the surface of the sun and across the...

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NASA image: Launch of space shuttle Challenger on the 41-C mission
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Apr 6, 1984

Launch of space shuttle Challenger on the 41-C mission

41C-3029 (6 April 1984) --- The space shuttle Challenger and its five-member astronaut crew leave the launch pad at...

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NASA image: A Commercial Mission Carries Science to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – March 22, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024

A Commercial Mission Carries Science to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – March 22, 2024

A commercial mission carries science to the space station, highlighting progress in the fight against cancer, and...

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NASA image: The Next Commercial Crew Test Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 20, 2022
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May 20, 2022

The Next Commercial Crew Test Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 20, 2022

The next commercial crew test mission to the space station, outlining the agency’s objectives for deep space...

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NASA image: The official insignia of NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station
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Dec 1, 2025

The official insignia of NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station

jsc2025e091193 (Dec. 1, 2025) --- The official insignia of NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space...

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NASA image: NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Launches From Kennedy Space Center (Highlights)
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Oct 14, 2024

NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Launches From Kennedy Space Center (Highlights)

Highlights from the Oct. 14, 2024, launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will travel 1.8 billion miles...

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NASA image: The Axiom Space Mission 2 Crew Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – June 2, 2023
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Jun 2, 2023

The Axiom Space Mission 2 Crew Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – June 2, 2023

Axiom Mission 2 crew members return to Earth, discussing unidentified anomalous phenomena, and a water plume off of...

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NASA image: HST Out and Around
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May 19, 2008

HST Out and Around

The Hubble Space in orbit in its post-servicing mission 3B configuration.

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Tests Precision Landing Tech for Space Missions
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Feb 24, 2025

NASA F/A-18 Tests Precision Landing Tech for Space Missions

A NASA F/A-18 research aircraft flies near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Feb....

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NASA image: Space to Ground: A Mission to Inspire: May 30, 2025
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May 29, 2025

Space to Ground: A Mission to Inspire: May 30, 2025

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

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station...

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NASA image: A Commercial Mission Returning Cargo from the Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 21, 2022B
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Jan 21, 2022

A Commercial Mission Returning Cargo from the Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 21, 2022B

A commercial mission returning cargo from the space station, the first space station spacewalk of the year, and...

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NASA image: Critical Cargo on the Next Space Station Resupply Mission on This Week @NASA – December 5, 2020
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Dec 5, 2020

Critical Cargo on the Next Space Station Resupply Mission on This Week @NASA – December 5, 2020

Critical cargo on the next space station resupply mission, NASA is at a virtual Earth and space science meeting, and...

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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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