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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: Unpiloted Progress approaching the ISS
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Apr 22, 2012

Unpiloted Progress approaching the ISS

ISS030-E-241405 (22 April 2012) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Drop Vibration Experiment setup in MSG
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Jan 15, 2017

Drop Vibration Experiment setup in MSG

iss064e002375 (1/15/2017) --- Photo documentation of Inertial Spreading with Vibration and Water Coalescence (Drop...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-112 during EVA 3 in VR Lab.
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Aug 21, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 during EVA 3 in VR Lab.

JSC2002-E-34627 (21 August 2002) --- Astronauts David A. Wolf (foreground) and Pamela A. Melroy, STS-112 mission...

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NASA image: Robotic Refueling Mission 3 (RRM3) Closeout
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Feb 19, 2019

Robotic Refueling Mission 3 (RRM3) Closeout

iss058e015157 (2/19/2019) --- Photo documentation of the Robotic Refueling Mission 3 (RRM3) hardware in the KIBO...

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NASA image: Daniel Barry in Node 1/Unity module with tools
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Apr 20, 2017

Daniel Barry in Node 1/Unity module with tools

S96-E-5080 (31 May 1999) --- Astronaut Daniel T. Barry, mission specialist, participates in the Flight Day 5 team...

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NASA image: STS-105 Crew Training in VR Lab
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Mar 15, 2001

STS-105 Crew Training in VR Lab

JSC2001-00758 (15 March 2001) --- Astronaut Frederick W. Sturckow, STS-105 pilot, uses the virtual reality lab at...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 3, 1999

Microgravity

SPD representative Steve Lambing shows the PentaPure water purification unit to some EAA visitors. The Microgravity...

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NASA image: RME 1327 - Crew Medical Restraint System (CMRS)
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Feb 18, 1997

RME 1327 - Crew Medical Restraint System (CMRS)

STS081-318-031 (12-22 Jan. 1997) --- Astronauts Brent W. Jett, Jr. (left), STS-81 pilot, and John E. Blaha in the...

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NASA image: Approach of the Progress M-08M/40P
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Oct 30, 2010

Approach of the Progress M-08M/40P

ISS025-E-010475 (30 Oct. 2010) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The optical bench for the Fluid Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is shown in its...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 31, 2000

Microgravity

The combustion chamber for the Combustion Integrated Rack section of the Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF) is...

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NASA image: STS-111 insignia
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Jan 1, 2002

STS-111 insignia

STS111-S-001 (January 2002) --- The STS-111 patch symbolizes the hardware, people, and partner nations that...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

In the Space Station Processing Facility, (from left) David Bethay, Boeing/ISS Florida Operations; Charlie Precourt,...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

Members of the media (at left) were invited to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the launch of the first element...

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NASA image: Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac
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Dec 3, 2003

Fifth anniversary of the first element of the International Spac

Members of the media (at right) were invited to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the launch of the International...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00101
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May 3, 2005

KSC-05-S-00101

NASA has finished packing three important pieces of hardware for Discovery's flight to the International Space...

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NASA image: 99e14665
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Feb 27, 1999

99e14665

99-E-14665 (27 February 1999) --- Astronauts Edward T. Lu (left) and Jeffrey N. Williams check out full-scale...

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NASA image: Scott and Doi conduct tool evaluations during second EVA of STS-87
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Dec 3, 1997

Scott and Doi conduct tool evaluations during second EVA of STS-87

STS087-341-004 (3 Dec. 1997) --- Backdropped over Africa, Takao Doi, international mission specialist representing...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc157
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Jan 16, 1998

KSC-98pc157

Retired Astronaut John Blaha celebrates the official opening of the new International Space Station (ISS) Center at...

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NASA image: Scott and Doi conduct tool evaluations during second EVA of STS-87
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Dec 3, 1997

Scott and Doi conduct tool evaluations during second EVA of STS-87

STS087-341-036 (3 Dec. 1997) --- Backdropped against a dark Earth and a light blue horizon, astronaut Takao Doi...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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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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