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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: Nyberg in JEM (Kibo) with MSPR fluorescence microscope.
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Jul 17, 2013

Nyberg in JEM (Kibo) with MSPR fluorescence microscope.

ISS036-E-020938 (17 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, works to setup the...

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NASA image: PCG-11 hardware photograph
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Apr 5, 2018

PCG-11 hardware photograph

iss055e010761 (4/5/2018) --- Photographic documentation of CASIS Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) -11 hardware during...

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NASA image: iss069e014671
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May 30, 2023

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iss069e014671 (May 30, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: Williams installs CBEF Cell Mechanosensing Humidifier
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Apr 1, 2016

Williams installs CBEF Cell Mechanosensing Humidifier

ISS047e032018 (04/01/2016) --- NASA astronaut Jeff Williams works to install the Cell Biology Experiment Facility...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Mike Fincke pose for a fun portrait during research activities
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Oct 17, 2025

NASA astronauts Jonny Kim and Mike Fincke pose for a fun portrait during research activities

iss073e0886423 (Oct. 17, 2025) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Jonny Kim and Mike Fincke, both Expedition 73 flight...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman works inside the Kibo laboratory module
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman works inside the Kibo laboratory module

iss073e0982912 (Oct. 28, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman works inside the...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi stows physics research hardware used during the Colloidal Solids experiment
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Jun 6, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi stows physics research hardware used during the Colloidal Solids experiment

iss073e0134908 (June 6, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc242
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Jan 30, 1997

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The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

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NASA image: iss065e257447
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Aug 17, 2021

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iss065e257447 (Aug. 17, 2021) --- NASA Astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei works on the Ring...

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NASA image: iss060e023981
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Aug 7, 2019

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iss060e023981 (8/7/2019) --- Photo documentation of an Amyloid Aggregation Grey Jar sample pack, aboard the...

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NASA image: Struktura Experiment Operations
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Jul 19, 2016

Struktura Experiment Operations

iss048e038166 (7/19/2016) --- Photographic documentation of the Luch-2M Unit for the Struktura-Luch-2M...

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NASA image: iss060e023992
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Aug 7, 2019

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iss060e023992 (Aug. 7, 2019) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano is researching possible causes for...

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NASA image: Spectrum Experiment Hardware Setup
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Jun 11, 2020

Spectrum Experiment Hardware Setup

iss063e026156 (6/11/2020) --- A view of NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy during the Spectrum Experiment hardware setup...

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NASA image: PromISS 4 hardware set up in the MSG during Expedition 12
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Jan 18, 2006

PromISS 4 hardware set up in the MSG during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-16162 (18 Jan. 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: Struktura Experiment Operations
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Jul 19, 2016

Struktura Experiment Operations

iss048e038163 (7/17/2016) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin displays Luch-2M Multipurpose Crystallization...

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NASA image: PromISS 4 hardware set up in the MSG during Expedition 12
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Jan 18, 2006

PromISS 4 hardware set up in the MSG during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-16184 (18 Jan. 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Jr., Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 22, 1996

Microgravity

Astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, ponders the elements of a model representing the Commercial...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc241
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Jan 30, 1997

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The Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) Spacelab module is moved to be installed into a payload canister in...

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NASA image: PromISS 4 hardware set up in the MSG during Expedition 12
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Jan 19, 2006

PromISS 4 hardware set up in the MSG during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-16237 (19 Jan. 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: iss066e110844
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Jan 11, 2022

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iss066e110844 (1/11/2022) --- A view of the Cosmic Brain Organoids CubeLab aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: iss065e081498
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May 28, 2021

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iss065e081498 (May 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei works to relocate...

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NASA image: iss066e110849
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Jan 11, 2022

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iss066e110849 (1/11/2022) --- A view of the Cosmic Brain Organoids CubeLab aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Gerst installs CMS-2 in KIBO rack
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Sep 9, 2014

Gerst installs CMS-2 in KIBO rack

ISS040-E-130233 (9 Sept. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 1, 1994

Microgravity

The comparison of protein crystal, Recombiant Human Insulin; space-grown (left) and earth-grown (right). On STS-60,...

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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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