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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: KSC-02PP-0485
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Mar 1, 2002

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The International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 6 crew patch depicts the station orbiting the Earth on its mission...

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NASA image: MAGVECTOR Installation
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Aug 26, 2014

MAGVECTOR Installation

iss040e108291 (8/26/2014) --- Photographic documentation of final installation of MAGVECTOR hardware in the Columbus...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Dec 2, 2016

Earth Observations

iss050e013545 (12/2/2016) --- A view of the São Francisco River in Brazil. Crew Earth Observations (CEO) imagery...

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NASA image: iss061e092274
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Dec 18, 2019

iss061e092274

iss061e092274 (12/18/2019) --- A view of the Materials Science Laboratory (MSL) Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) in...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy

iss053e225369 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Asteria Satellite moments after deployment from the International Space...

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NASA image: iss048e046434
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Jul 29, 2016

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iss048e046434 (07/29/2016) --- Towering cumulonimbus and other clouds are spotted during a pass over the Earth by...

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NASA image: Foale performs FOOT experiment OPS in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8
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Apr 7, 2004

Foale performs FOOT experiment OPS in the U.S. Lab during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-20901 (7 April 2004) --- Astronaut C. Michael Foale, Expedition 8 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: Print
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Jun 16, 2015

Print

ISS049-S-001 --- The Expedition 49 patch shows the International Space Station (ISS) coming into view over an aurora...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) #13 Deploy

iss053e470644 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Asteria Satellite moments after deployment from the International Space...

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NASA image: Pesquet prepares to take photo in the SM
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Dec 28, 2016

Pesquet prepares to take photo in the SM

iss050e020100 (12/28/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astonaut Thomas Pesquet preparing to take Crew Earth...

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NASA image: Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 1, 2013

Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),installing Ultra-Sonic...

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NASA image: NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy
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Nov 20, 2017

NanoRack Cubesat Deployer (NRCSD) Number 13 Deploy

iss053e225398 (11/20/2017) --- A view of the Asteria Satellite moments after deployment from the International Space...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Jan 27, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065188 (1/27/2023) --- Student researchers work on their experiment, which will be included in the...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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May 16, 2016

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

iss047e120450 (5/16/2016) --- Photographic documentation of NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer Number 8 Deployment...

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NASA image: iss069e086233
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Sep 8, 2023

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iss069e086233 (9/8/2023) --- A view of sample preparation for centrifuge operations in the Human Research Facility...

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NASA image: Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 1, 2013

Hadfield installing UBNT Sensors in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-038211 (1 Feb. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: iss048e046902
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Jul 31, 2016

iss048e046902

iss048e046902 (07/31/2016) --- Towering cumulonimbus and other clouds are spotted during a pass over the Earth by...

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NASA image: MAGVECTOR Final Installation
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Sep 4, 2014

MAGVECTOR Final Installation

iss040e123621 (9/4/2014) --- Photographic documentation of final installation of MAGVECTOR hardware in the Columbus...

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NASA image: iss048e046923
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Jul 31, 2016

iss048e046923

iss048e046923 (07/31/2016) --- Towering cumulonimbus and other clouds are spotted during a pass over the Earth by...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 29, 1999

Microgravity

Christiane Gumera, right, a student at Stanton College Preparatory High School in Jacksonville, AL, examines a...

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NASA image: Stowed Cameras and Lenses
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Jan 7, 2017

Stowed Cameras and Lenses

iss050e029074 (1/7/2017) --- A large selection of cameras and lenses are available to take Crew Earth Observations...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight Training, Foot Nominal Operations
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Aug 11, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight Training, Foot Nominal Operations

JSC2004-E-35439 (11 August 2004) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, Expedition 10 commander and NASA ISS science officer,...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-18 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Jul 23, 2019

SpaceX CRS-18 What's On Board Science Briefing

Representatives from NASA, ISS U.S. National Laboratory, Goodyear Tire, and The New York Stem Foundation Research...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility look over paperwork during a Multi-Element Integrated Test (MEIT) of the U.S. Node 2 and the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab on the ISS and provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European laboratory, the Centrifuge Accommodation Module and, eventually, Multipurpose Logistics Modules. It will provide the primary docking location for the Shuttle when a pressurized mating adapter is attached to Node 2. Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. The JEM, developed by the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA), is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments.
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Sep 3, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility look over paperwork during a Multi-Element Integrated Test (MEIT) of the U.S. Node 2 and the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab on the ISS and provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European laboratory, the Centrifuge Accommodation Module and, eventually, Multipurpose Logistics Modules. It will provide the primary docking location for the Shuttle when a pressurized mating adapter is attached to Node 2. Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. The JEM, developed by the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA), is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments.

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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.
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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility look over paperwork during a...

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