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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: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronaut Roberta Bondar conducts a life science experiment by using the Biorack Glovebox (GBX)...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronaut David Hilmers conducts a life science experiment by using the Biorack Glovebox (GBX)...

MSFC
NASA image: Explore Mars' Jezero Crater with NASA’s Perseverance Rover
Video
Dec 21, 2021

Explore Mars' Jezero Crater with NASA’s Perseverance Rover

This guided tour of Mars' Jezero Crater from NASA’s Perseverance rover provides a glimpse of the Martian landscape...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-04pd1307
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Jun 17, 2004

KSC-04pd1307

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a plant growth chamber in the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab, plant physiologist Ray...

KSC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples
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May 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples

iss073e0027808 (May 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works in the Kibo...

JSC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers tests imaging operations of a 3D research microscope
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Jun 5, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers tests imaging operations of a 3D research microscope

iss073e0134904 (June 5, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works inside the...

JSC
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: iss064m263651519_Expedition_64_Inflight with_KCAL_LA_201230
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Dec 30, 2020

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SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH KCAL-TV, LOS ANGELES Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: iss059m261351730_5-15-19_In_Flight_Education_Event_McClain_Mobius_Science_Center
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May 15, 2019

iss059m261351730_5-15-19_In_Flight_Education_Event_McClain_Mobius_Science_Center

SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH WASHINGTON STATE STUDENTS Aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: iss065m261931539_Expedition_65_Education_Inflight_with_Morehead_Planetarium_University_North_Carolina_210712
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Jul 12, 2021

iss065m261931539_Expedition_65_Education_Inflight_with_Morehead_Planetarium_University_North_Carolina_210712

SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH NORTH CAROLINA STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: iss065m261311414_Expedition_65_Education_Inflight_with_Brownsville_Science_Center_210511
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May 11, 2021

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STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH TEXAS STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 65...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
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May 9, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0025978 (May 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works in the Kibo...

JSC
NASA image: Astronaut Jay Buckey participates in emergency bailout training in the WETF
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Sep 7, 1993

Astronaut Jay Buckey participates in emergency bailout training in the WETF

S93-43856 (7 Ssept 1993) --- Navigating a one person life raft, Jay C. Buckey, M.D., participates in emergency...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1306
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Jun 17, 2004

KSC-04pd1306

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab, Dr. Hyeon-Hye Kim checks plants in a plant growth...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1304
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Jun 17, 2004

KSC-04pd1304

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab, Arabidopsis plants appear purple under red and...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1305
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Jun 17, 2004

KSC-04pd1305

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - - In the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab, Dr. Hyeon-Hye Kim places Arabidopsis plants in a...

KSC
NASA image: iss060m262491343_ISS_Expedition_60_ESA_PAO_Sept_6th_2019_0906
Video
Sep 6, 2019

iss060m262491343_ISS_Expedition_60_ESA_PAO_Sept_6th_2019_0906

SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH ITALIAN SPACE FORUM Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: iss073e0025988
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May 9, 2025

iss073e0025988

iss073e0025988 (5/9/2025) --- NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers works with the ELVIS investigation at the Life Sciences...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1309
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Jun 17, 2004

KSC-04pd1309

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab’s Resource Recovery lab, bioengineer Tony Rector...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1312
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Jun 17, 2004

KSC-04pd1312

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a plant growth chamber in the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab, plant physiologist Ray...

KSC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
Image
May 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0027806 (May 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works in the Kibo...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1310
Image
Jun 17, 2004

KSC-04pd1310

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab’s Resource Recovery lab, bioengineer Tony Rector...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1308
Image
Jun 17, 2004

KSC-04pd1308

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In a plant growth chamber in the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab, plant physiologist Ray...

KSC
NASA image: Spacecraft Makers: Europa Clipper's Instrument Integration
Video
Mar 6, 2024

Spacecraft Makers: Europa Clipper's Instrument Integration

Hardware for NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft was developed at various institutions and facilities across the U.S....

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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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