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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-35 stowage volume G with contingency water container (CWC) onboard OV-102
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Dec 8, 1990

STS-35 stowage volume G with contingency water container (CWC) onboard OV-102

STS035-12-005 (2-10 Dec 1990) --- During STS-35, middeck stowage volume G and a contingency water container (CWC)...

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NASA image: STS-55 crewmembers repair waste water tank under OV-102's middeck subfloor
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 crewmembers repair waste water tank under OV-102's middeck subfloor

STS055-39-036 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Astronaut Terence T. (Tom) Henricks, pilot, uses a spotlight and pen to...

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NASA image: Peake works on the WPA
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Mar 22, 2016

Peake works on the WPA

ISS047e013845 (03/22/2016) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Tim Peake works on the Water Processor Assembly...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) Flight Har
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Sep 24, 2019

Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) Flight Har

From left, interns Isabella Aviles and Patrick Follis at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida cut up different...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams replaces particulate filters on the water recovery system
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Nov 1, 2024

Astronaut Suni Williams replaces particulate filters on the water recovery system

iss072e143163 (Nov. 1, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams replaces particulate...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3209
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Oct 17, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the Water Recovery System's rack 2, that will be delivered to the...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Space Waste Engineer
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Apr 18, 2024

Surprisingly STEM: Space Waste Engineer

As the saying goes, “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure” and at NASA, Annie Meier is that person! Annie...

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NASA image: Coffee
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Apr 22, 2015

Coffee

ISS043E128431 (04/22/2015) --- The International Space Station employs one of the most complex water recycling...

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NASA image: Coffee
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Apr 22, 2015

Coffee

ISS043E128431 (04/22/2015) --- The International Space Station employs one of the most complex water recycling...

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NASA image: Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities
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Feb 22, 2018

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities

Senator Doug Jones (D-Al.) and wife Louise are presented an overview of the Environmental Control and Life Support...

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NASA image: Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities
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Feb 22, 2018

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities

Senator Doug Jones (D-Al.) and wife Louise are presented an overview of the Environmental Control and Life Support...

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NASA image: iss071e067443
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May 10, 2024

iss071e067443

iss071e077443 (May 10, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson works in the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3207
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Oct 17, 2008

KSC-08pd3207

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the waste and hygiene compartment that will be delivered to the...

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NASA image: Gullies and Boulder Tracks
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Sep 30, 2022

Gullies and Boulder Tracks

The formation of gullies on Martian slopes is still under debate. Potential mechanisms include the melting of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3208
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Oct 17, 2008

KSC-08pd3208

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the Water Recovery System's rack 1 that will be delivered to the...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This cutaway illustration shows the characteristics and basic elements of the Skylab Orbiter Workshop (OWS). The OWS...

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NASA image: Burbank performs the WHC Yearly Maintenance in the Node 3
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Jan 11, 2012

Burbank performs the WHC Yearly Maintenance in the Node 3

ISS030-E-032750 (11 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 flight commander, performs the Waste...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This photograph was taken during installation of floor grids on the upper and lower floors inside the Skylab Orbital...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

This photograph was taken during assembly of the bottom and upper floors of the Skylab Orbital Workshop (OWS). The...

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NASA image: European Drawer Rack 2 Flight Model
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Mar 28, 2019

European Drawer Rack 2 Flight Model

jsc2019e048243 (3/28/2019) — Preflight imagery of the EDR-2 Flight Model in its rack integration stand. The European...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3665
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Nov 13, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bob Bagdigian (right) talks to...

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NASA image: KSC-00PP-0237
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Feb 10, 2000

KSC-00PP-0237

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with...

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NASA image: KSC00PP-0237
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Feb 10, 2000

KSC00PP-0237

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The waters of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with...

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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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