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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: Microgravity
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Oct 5, 1997

Microgravity

This wide view gives an overall perspective of the working environment of five astronauts and two guest researchers...

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NASA image: Marshburn configures FIR/LMM ACE hardware, in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 21, 2013

Marshburn configures FIR/LMM ACE hardware, in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-051798 (21 Feb. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, configures one of...

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NASA image: View of MISSE PEC taken during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations
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Aug 13, 2007

View of MISSE PEC taken during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

ISS015-E-22410 (13 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, a Materials International Space Station...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

David Bell of Renew Merchandise was one of 50 exhibitors offering information on a variety of topics, including...

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NASA image: IMAP Rideshare Processing - SWFO
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Jul 24, 2025

IMAP Rideshare Processing - SWFO

Technicians inspect the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Follow On–Lagrange 1...

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NASA image: Columbus Module
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Sep 11, 2014

Columbus Module

iss041e000170 (9/11/2020) --- A view of the Columbus Module aboard the International Space Stations (ISS). The...

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NASA image: Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed
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Nov 25, 2018

Test Raw Image of Robotic Arm in InSight Testbed

This test image from an engineering model of NASA's InSight lander shows part of the lander's robotic arm and the...

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NASA image: IHF-374 Orion 3DMAT Material Response in Combined Radiant and Co
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Apr 19, 2021

IHF-374 Orion 3DMAT Material Response in Combined Radiant and Co

Engineering technicians Pedro Solano, left, and Aaron Poulin, right, verify alignment of an Orion heat shield test...

ARC
NASA image: FGB on the horizon prior to capture
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Dec 6, 1998

FGB on the horizon prior to capture

STS088-737-056 (4-15 Dec. 1998) --- With the U.S.-built Unity module in the foreground, the Space Shuttle Endeavour...

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NASA image: Fincke juggles citrus fruit in the U.S. Lab during EXP 9 / EXP 8
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Apr 25, 2004

Fincke juggles citrus fruit in the U.S. Lab during EXP 9 / EXP 8

ISS008-E-22245 (22 April 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC80-0107-5
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Feb 6, 1980

ARC-1969-AC80-0107-5

The payload bay doors of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia were opened for the first time today using the orbiter's...

ARC
NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs
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Jan 4, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Spaceplane Documentation Photographs

The Neil Armstrong Test Facility, part of NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, is home to multiple test...

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NASA image: Foale juggles citrus fruit in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Apr 25, 2004

Foale juggles citrus fruit in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-22241 (22 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: MISSE-FF
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Apr 13, 2018

MISSE-FF

iss055e020137 (4/13/2018) --- Photographic documentation taken in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) during...

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NASA image: National Medal of Science
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Nov 20, 2014

National Medal of Science

President Barack Obama congratulates MESSENGER Principal Investigator, director of Columbia University's...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague works on space biology research
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Nov 6, 2024

Astronaut Nick Hague works on space biology research

iss072e146315 (Nov. 6, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague works inside the...

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NASA image: iss066e123181
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Jan 20, 2022

iss066e123181

iss066e123181 (Jan. 20, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari gathers items for the...

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NASA image: ZCG, Payload Specialist Al Sacco loads middeck experiment
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Nov 5, 1995

ZCG, Payload Specialist Al Sacco loads middeck experiment

STS073-353-010 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. checks out the Zeolite Crystal...

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NASA image: iss072e310952
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Dec 3, 2024

iss072e310952

iss072e310952 (Dec. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit processes bacteria...

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NASA image: Spacesuits for Artemis: Moon Dust and Mobility
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Jul 6, 2022

Spacesuits for Artemis: Moon Dust and Mobility

Exploration is dirty work! Advanced spacesuits will protect the first woman and person of color on the Moon from the...

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NASA image: iss060e021175
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Aug 2, 2019

iss060e021175

iss060e021175 (Aug. 2, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch of NASA activates the new...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission
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Dec 26, 1999

Earth observations taken during the STS-103 mission

STS103-728-035 (19-27 December 1999) --- One of the astronauts aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: iss070e075298
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Jan 19, 2024

iss070e075298

iss070e075298 (Jan. 19, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)...

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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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