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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: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 19, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-07650 (July 2003) --- Part of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, site of a very popular air show, held around this time of...

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NASA image: SPHERES Tether Demo
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Dec 1, 2016

SPHERES Tether Demo

iss050e013146 (12/1/2016) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas...

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NASA image: BCR/RFID Scanner
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Aug 15, 2011

BCR/RFID Scanner

iss028e025734 (8/15/2011) --- Photo documentation of the BCR/RFID Scanner taken aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: iss057e105672
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Nov 21, 2018

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iss057e105672 (11/21/2018) --- (11/21/2018) --- A view of European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alexander Gerst with...

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NASA image: Astronaut Garneau working with Audio Control System panel
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Jun 5, 1996

Astronaut Garneau working with Audio Control System panel

STS077-392-007 (19-29 May 1996) --- Inside the Spacehab Module onboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavour,...

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NASA image: iss065e084906
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Jun 1, 2021

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iss065e084906 (June 1, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) swaps...

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NASA image: Robinson and Glenn on middeck
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Nov 1, 1998

Robinson and Glenn on middeck

STS095-E-5151 (3 Nov. 1998) --- U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr. (left), payload specialist, and astronaut Stephen K....

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NASA image: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
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Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

A model of the first Low Boom Flight Demonstrator is seen at a briefing on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at NASA...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise
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Mar 12, 2026

NASA’s X-59 at Sunrise

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft during engine run testing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight
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Dec 7, 2022

Magnetic Release Mechanism Succeeds in Flight

In aeronautics and space exploration, there is a need to connect and release components quickly and reliably. NASA’s...

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NASA image: Candid views of Lindsey and Duque on the middeck
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Nov 4, 1998

Candid views of Lindsey and Duque on the middeck

STS095-E-5204 (4 Nov. 1998) --- Astronauts Pedro Duque (left) and Steven W. Lindsey take a break from busy...

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NASA image: Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components
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Dec 1, 1985

Astronauts Jerry Ross and Sherwood Spring assemble ACCESS components

61B-41-047 (1 Dec 1985) --- Astronauts Jerry L. Ross (left) and Sherwood C. (Woody) Spring are photographed by...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

Pictured is NASA's poster art for the X-34 technology Demonstrator. The X-34 was part of NASA's Pathfinder Program...

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NASA image: Beam Deployment
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May 26, 2016

Beam Deployment

iss047e134134 (5/26/2018) --- NASA astronaut Jeff Williams and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Tim Peake...

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NASA image: Astronaut Anne McClain assembles research hardware inside Kibo laboratory module
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May 20, 2025

Astronaut Anne McClain assembles research hardware inside Kibo laboratory module

iss073e0118391 (May 20, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain assembles research...

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NASA image: An Astrobee robotic free-flyer with blue tentacle-like arms
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Feb 4, 2025

An Astrobee robotic free-flyer with blue tentacle-like arms

iss072e593717 (Feb. 4, 2025) --- The blue tentacle-like arms containing gecko-like adhesive pads, attached to an...

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NASA image: X-33
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Apr 15, 2004

X-33

Pictured here is an artist's concept of the experimental X-33 in-flight. The X-33 program was designed to pave the...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh
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Jun 18, 2014

SPHERES Slosh

ISS040-E-013952 (18 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Reid...

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NASA image: SUBSA
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May 5, 2021

SUBSA

iss065e020580 (May 5, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough is pictured in...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams monitors an Astrobee robotic free-flyer
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Feb 4, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams monitors an Astrobee robotic free-flyer

iss072e593598 (Feb. 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams monitors an Astrobee...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1811
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Mar 14, 2013

KSC-2013-1811

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers pour a concrete mix that utilizes spent material from sandblasting projects at NASA's...

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NASA image: Kotov and Mastracchio during SPHERES Experiment
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Jan 16, 2014

Kotov and Mastracchio during SPHERES Experiment

ISS038-E-031405 (15 Jan. 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, Russian cosmonaut Oleg...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh
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Jun 18, 2014

SPHERES Slosh

ISS040-E-014536 (18 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronauts Steve...

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NASA image: Expedition 18 Crewmembers in the Node 2 during Expedition 18
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Oct 22, 2008

Expedition 18 Crewmembers in the Node 2 during Expedition 18

ISS017-E-021362 (22 Oct. 2008) --- Astronauts Greg Chamitoff (left), Michael Fincke, Expedition 18 flight engineer...

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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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