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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: Microgravity
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Nov 1, 1983

Microgravity

The Space Shuttle was designed to carry large payloads into Earth orbit. One of the most important payloads is...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 5, 2001

Microgravity

This scale model depicts the Materials Science Research Rack-1 (MSRR-1) being developed by NASA's Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 5, 2001

Microgravity

This computer-generated image depicts the Materials Science Research Rack-1 (MSRR-1) being developed by NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 5, 2001

Microgravity

This scale model depicts the Materials Science Research Rack-1 (MSRR-1) being developed by NASA's Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 5, 2001

Microgravity

This computer-generated image depicts the Materials Science Research Rack-1 (MSRR-1) being developed by NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 5, 2001

Microgravity

This scale model depicts the Materials Science Research Rack-1 (MSRR-1) being developed by NASA's Marshall Space...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1469
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Oct 1, 1997

KSC-97PC1469

Technicians are monitoring experiments on the United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) in preparation for its...

KSC
NASA image: Impact Craters as Windows to What Lies Beneath
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Oct 19, 2021

Impact Craters as Windows to What Lies Beneath

Impact craters are common on all solar system bodies. They offer many clues to scientists regarding the geologic...

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NASA image: Transparent Alloys Operation
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Mar 26, 2018

Transparent Alloys Operation

iss055e005543 (March 26, 2018) --- Expedition 55 Flight Engineer and astronaut Scott Tingle is pictured conducting...

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NASA image: Meet Matthias Maurer, Crew-3 Mission Specialist
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Feb 1, 2022

Meet Matthias Maurer, Crew-3 Mission Specialist

Can a materials scientist and former paramedic find a place in space? ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias...

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NASA image: Wiseman working with BASS-II Experiment
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Jun 26, 2014

Wiseman working with BASS-II Experiment

ISS040-E-021546 (26 June 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, conducts a combustion...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Dec 15, 2000

Microgravity

Paul Ducheyne, a principal investigator in the microgravity materials science program and head of the University of...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0758
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May 24, 2002

KSC-02pd0758

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dressed in a bunny suit, STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, who is with the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0657
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May 14, 2002

KSC-02pd0657

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Hitchhiker Bridge with GetAway Special canisters (GAS cans) is placed into the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0363
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Mar 22, 2002

KSC-02pd0363

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson checks equipment during training at...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1887
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Dec 9, 2002

KSC-02pd1887

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia, framed by trees near the Banana River, rolls towards Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0656
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May 14, 2002

KSC-02PD-0656

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane lowers the Hitchhiker Bridge with GetAway Special canisters (GAS...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0418
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Mar 28, 2002

KSC-02pd0418

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF), workers watch as the Hitchhiker...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1881
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Dec 9, 2002

KSC-02pd1881

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Columbia rolls out from the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0654
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May 14, 2002

KSC-02pd0654

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, an overhead crane is attached to the...

KSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) onboard photo of astronauts working in United States Microgravity Laboratory...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Mar 11, 1997

Microgravity

Access ports, one on each side of the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG), will allow scientists to place large...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0415
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Mar 25, 2002

KSC-02pd0415

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, workers check the movement of a GetAway...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0745
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May 23, 2002

KSC-02pd0745

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, an overhead crane is attached to the SHI Research...

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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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