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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: Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment
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Feb 4, 2016

Light Microscopy Microscope Experiment

Ground testing for the first confocal Light Microscopy Microscope (LMM) Experiment. Procter and Gamble is working...

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NASA image: Blob slime mold experiment
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Jul 13, 2021

Blob slime mold experiment

jsc2021e029749 (7/13/2021) --- A preflight view of the assembled Blob Box. The goal of the Blob investigation is to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 9, 1994

Space Shuttle Projects

Astronaut and mission specialist Catherine G. Coleman is about to don the helmet portion of a high fidelity training...

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NASA image: jsc2025e015696
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Oct 13, 2022

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jsc2025e015696 (10/13/2025) --- An example of plant-based ice cream made with Chlorella protein concentrate. The...

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NASA image: STS-65 Mission Specialist Thomas in EMU prepares for WETF contingency EVA
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Mar 8, 1994

STS-65 Mission Specialist Thomas in EMU prepares for WETF contingency EVA

S94-29976 (8 March 1994) --- Astronaut Donald A. Thomas, mission specialist, awaits his helmet as he prepares to be...

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NASA image: STDCE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works at the STDCE rack in USML-2 Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

STDCE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works at the STDCE rack in USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-103-019 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- This wide view gives an overall perspective of the working...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the shuttle orbiter middeck
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Feb 9, 1996

Crewmember activity in the shuttle orbiter middeck

STS072-330-024 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- During his off-duty time onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, astronaut Koichi...

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NASA image: iss047e066248
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Apr 19, 2016

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ISS047e066248 (04/19/2016) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 47 Flight Engineer Jeff Williams works with the Wet Lab...

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NASA image: OTFE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works in Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

OTFE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works in Spacelab

STS073-233-007 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred W. Leslie makes use of the versatile U.S....

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NASA image: STS-54 toys in space experiment
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 toys in space experiment

S93-25647 (6 Jan 1993) --- Part of the educational activities onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour for STS-54 will...

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NASA image: Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)
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Aug 31, 2017

Biological Research in Canisters-22 (BRIC-22)

iss052e079043 (Aug. 31, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer actuating four cansiters of the Biological Research in...

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NASA image: DSC_5182
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Jun 5, 2012

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Astronaut Rex Walheim uses the Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) to perform early evaluations of the...

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NASA image: DSC_5100
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Jun 5, 2012

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Astronaut Rex Walheim uses the Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) to perform early evaluations of the...

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NASA image: DSC_5155
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Jun 5, 2012

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Astronaut Rex Walheim uses the Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) to perform early evaluations of the...

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NASA image: BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment
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Apr 9, 2009

BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment

ISS019-E-005706 (9 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, uses Neurospat...

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NASA image: iss072e189797
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Nov 16, 2024

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iss072e189797 (11/16/2024) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm removes Materials ISS Experiment (MISSE) science carriers...

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NASA image: iss060e033640
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Aug 12, 2019

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iss060e033640 (8/12/2019) --- iss060e033656 (Aug. 12, 2019) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmitano...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Feb 2, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e066534 (2/2/2024) --- The North Tonawanda High School student team refine their experiment and expand their...

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NASA image: OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing
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Jan 26, 2021

OSCAR Ground Thermal Testing

Chemical Engineer David Rinderknecht prepares the Orbital Syngas Commodity Augmentation Reactor (OSCAR) for thermal...

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NASA image: BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment run
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Sep 26, 2009

BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment run

ISS020-E-042187 (26 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20 flight engineer, uses Neurospat...

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NASA image: Shepherd in Service Module installing items
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Mar 30, 2001

Shepherd in Service Module installing items

ISS01-E-5128 (December 2000) --- Astronaut William M. Shepherd, commander for the Expedition One mission, floats in...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Astronaut Jessica Watkins Talks with NBC News - Jan. 21, 2022
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Jan 21, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Astronaut Jessica Watkins Talks with NBC News - Jan. 21, 2022

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins is getting ready to fly to space for the first time as part of the agency’s SpaceX...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Payload specialist Fred Leslie makes use of the versatile U.S. Microgravity Laboratory (USML-2) glovebox to conduct...

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NASA image: STS-115 MS MacLean holds Yeast GAP in the FWD MDDK of the Space Shuttle Atlantis during Joint Operations
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Sep 19, 2006

STS-115 MS MacLean holds Yeast GAP in the FWD MDDK of the Space Shuttle Atlantis during Joint Operations

S115-E-07273 (9-21 Sept. 2006) --- Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist, works 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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