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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.

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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: Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Maintenance
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Jul 2, 2014

Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Maintenance

Internal view of Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) taken during maintenance by the Expedition 40 crew.

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NASA image: The Waste and Hygiene Compartment
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Oct 18, 2014

The Waste and Hygiene Compartment

iss041e080672 (Oct. 19, 2014) --- The Waste and Hygiene Compartment, or toilet, located in the International Space...

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NASA image: Mass Wasting in Craters near the South Pole of Callisto
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Mar 26, 1998

Mass Wasting in Craters near the South Pole of Callisto

Mass Wasting in Craters near the South Pole of Callisto

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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: Mass Wasting
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Dec 6, 2011

Mass Wasting

Mass Wasting is the term given to the process of change on a surface due to gravity things moving downhill due to...

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NASA image: Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO) Improved Waste Collection System (IWCS)
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Sep 25, 1992

Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO) Improved Waste Collection System (IWCS)

S92-46726 (November 1992) --- A high angle view of the Improved Waste Collection System (IWCS) scheduled to fly...

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NASA image: Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO) Improved Waste Collection System (IWCS)
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Sep 25, 1992

Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO) Improved Waste Collection System (IWCS)

S92-46717 (November 1992) --- A front view of the improved waste collection system (IWCS) scheduled to fly aboard...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1972

Skylab

This image is a wide-angle view of the Orbital Workshop waste management compartment. The waste management...

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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: Usachev with Solid Waste Container in Service Module
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Apr 10, 2001

Usachev with Solid Waste Container in Service Module

ISS002-E-5336 (10 April 2001) --- As part of routine procedures, cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two mission...

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NASA image: ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing
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Dec 13, 2019

ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing

jsc2019e070459 (12/13/2019) --- A preflight view taken of the ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during...

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NASA image: ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing
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Dec 13, 2019

ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing

jsc2019e070462 (12/13/2019) --- A preflight view taken of the ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during...

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NASA image: ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing
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Dec 13, 2019

ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing

jsc2019e070457 (12/13/2019) --- A preflight view taken of the ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during...

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NASA image: ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing
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Dec 16, 2019

ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing

jsc2019e070684_alt (12/16/2019) --- A preflight view taken of the ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1...

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NASA image: ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing
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Dec 13, 2019

ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing

jsc2019e070461 (12/13/2019) --- A preflight view taken of the ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during...

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NASA image: ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing
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Dec 13, 2019

ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during EMI/EMC Testing

jsc2019e070463 (12/13/2019) --- A preflight view taken of the ISS Universal Waste Management System, Unit 1 during...

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NASA image: Hadfield performs WHC overhaul in the Node 3
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Jan 9, 2013

Hadfield performs WHC overhaul in the Node 3

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),performing Waste and Hygiene...

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NASA image: ISS Universal Waste Management System during crew review
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Jun 18, 2020

ISS Universal Waste Management System during crew review

jsc2020e026648 (June 18, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and support personnel review the Universal Waste...

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NASA image: OSCAR Flight Module Assembly Work
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Oct 10, 2019

OSCAR Flight Module Assembly Work

NASA's Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) Assembly of flight hardware for OSCAR. This technology...

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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: OSCAR Flight Module Assembly Work
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Oct 10, 2019

OSCAR Flight Module Assembly Work

Jaime Toro assembles the flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor, or OSCAR, on Oct....

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NASA image: OSCAR Flight Module Assembly Work
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Oct 10, 2019

OSCAR Flight Module Assembly Work

Team members assemble the flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor, or OSCAR, on...

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NASA image: OSCAR Flight Module Assembly Work
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Oct 10, 2019

OSCAR Flight Module Assembly Work

Team members Malay Shah, left, and Evan Bell assemble the flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital Syngas Commodity...

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NASA image: OSCAR Flight Module Assembly Work
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Oct 10, 2019

OSCAR Flight Module Assembly Work

Jaime Toro assembles the flight hardware for NASA’s Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor, or OSCAR, on Oct....

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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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