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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: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Philippe Étienne, French Ambassador to the U.S., right, and Jean-Yves Le Gall, president of the French space agency,...

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May 26, 2021

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ss065e073985 (May 26, 2021) --- NASA astronaut Megan McArthur participate in the Pilote experiment. The experiment...

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NASA image: The ISS Experience Z-Cam
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Jan 21, 2019

The ISS Experience Z-Cam

iss058e005160 (1/21/2019) --- A view of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques setting up the...

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NASA image: iss065e048382
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May 19, 2021

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iss065e048382 (May 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Training  in VR Lab, Building 9
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Aug 8, 2001

STS-109 Crew Training in VR Lab, Building 9

JSC2001-E-24453 (8 August 2001) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, STS-109 mission specialist, uses virtual reality...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of EXP 6 VR training.
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Aug 8, 2002

Photographic coverage of EXP 6 VR training.

JSC2002-E-33425 (9 August 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, prepares to use...

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NASA image: iss065e048387
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May 19, 2021

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iss065e048387 (May 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A visitor to the Robot Rocket Rally tries his hand at virtual reality in a demonstration of...

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NASA image: iss065e385744
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Sep 16, 2021

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iss065e385744 (Sept. 16, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: iss060e021138
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Aug 1, 2019

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iss060e021138 (Aug. 1, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency (ESA) is...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Training  in VR Lab, Building 9
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Aug 8, 2001

STS-109 Crew Training in VR Lab, Building 9

JSC2001-E-24460 (8 August 2001) --- John M. Grunsfeld (right), payload commander, assists Richard M. Linnehan,...

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NASA image: STS-109 Crew Training  in VR Lab, Building 9
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Aug 8, 2001

STS-109 Crew Training in VR Lab, Building 9

JSC2001-E-24454 (8 August 2001) --- Astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, STS-109 payload commander, uses virtual reality...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim tests space-to-ground robotic controlling methods
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Jul 21, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim tests space-to-ground robotic controlling methods

iss073e0416906 (July 21, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim tests space-to-ground...

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NASA image: STS-131 crew during VR Lab MSS/EVAB SUPT3 Team 91016 training
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Sep 25, 2009

STS-131 crew during VR Lab MSS/EVAB SUPT3 Team 91016 training

JSC2009-E-214324 (25 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronauts James P. Dutton Jr., STS-131 pilot; and Stephanie Wilson,...

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NASA image: Time Perception experiment
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May 19, 2021

Time Perception experiment

iss065e048413 (May 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: iss065e073986
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May 26, 2021

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ss065e073986 (May 26, 2021) --- NASA astronaut Megan McArthur participate in the Pilote experiment. The experiment...

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NASA image: NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff

NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, Kris Brown, left, and U.S. Department of...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts - SAFER 1 Training in Virtual Reality Lab
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Sep 4, 2018

CCP Astronauts - SAFER 1 Training in Virtual Reality Lab

NASA commercial crew astronaut Mike Hopkins trains with Extravehicular Activity (EVA) tools and hardware in Johnson...

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NASA image: STS-103 crew perform virtual reality training in building 9N
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May 24, 1999

STS-103 crew perform virtual reality training in building 9N

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NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 12, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019399 (1/12/2021) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 19, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019401 (1/19/2021) --- A preflight macro shot of SIGMA-7 interface for Pilote experiment, In order to test...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Dec 9, 2020

Pilote

jsc2021e019398 (12/9/2020) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

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NASA image: Pilote
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Jan 12, 2021

Pilote

jsc2021e019400 (1/12/2021) --- Simulation of the Pilote experiment. In order to test the ergonomics of a...

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NASA image: Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase
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Nov 19, 2019

Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase

Kennedy Space Center Associate Director, Technical, Kelvin Manning tries out a virtual reality headset during an...

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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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