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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: Crewmember in the middeck with Commercial Generic Bioprocessing experiment.
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Jan 19, 1993

Crewmember in the middeck with Commercial Generic Bioprocessing experiment.

STS054-30-009 (13 Jan 1993) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms communicates with ground controllers about the Commercial...

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NASA image: Crewmember exercising on the mid deck ergometer.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmember exercising on the mid deck ergometer.

STS050-21-035 (25 June- 9 July 1992) --- Astronaut Ellen S. Baker, mission specialist, works out on the bicycle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2767
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May 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Outside the Operations and Checkout Building, Rudy Werlink gives students a first-hand look...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2768
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May 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building, Rudy Werlink gives students a first-hand look at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2766
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May 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students view a demonstration by Dr. James Fesmire inside the cryogenics lab in the...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Lower Body Negative Pressure Study.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmembers in the spacelab with the Lower Body Negative Pressure Study.

STS050-291-027 (25 June-9 July 1992) --- Astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar uses a Doppler to collect medical data from...

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NASA image: Artist concept of Mercury program study of medical effects & technology
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Feb 11, 1964

Artist concept of Mercury program study of medical effects & technology

S64-14286 (11 Feb. 1964) --- An artist's concept of Mercury: Medical effects; develop technology. Photo credit: NASA

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2769
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May 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building, Rudy Werlink gives students a first-hand look at...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn has biosensor attached to body during training
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Jul 22, 1961

Astronaut John Glenn has biosensor attached to body during training

S61-03622 (1961) --- Mercury astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. has a biosensor attached to his body during astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2765
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May 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students and their teachers get some hands-on experience inside the applied physics lab in...

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NASA image: TVD, Linnehan collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission
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Jul 9, 1996

TVD, Linnehan collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission

STS078-430-009 (20 June-7 July 1996) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, performs a test on his...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance
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Feb 1, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance

S64-14849 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr.'s balance mechanism (semi-circular-canals) is tested by running...

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NASA image: TVD, Thirsk collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission
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Jul 9, 1996

TVD, Thirsk collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission

STS078-304-018 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Payload specialist Robert B. Thirsk, representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: SLSL Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
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Nov 19, 2003

SLSL Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

Representatives of the NASA-Kennedy Space Center and the state of Florida prepare to cut the ribbon officially...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0647
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Mar 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An aerial photo of the recently completed Space Life Sciences Lab at KSC. The new lab...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 12, 1992

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Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47) onboard photo of Astronaut Jan Davis inside the Spacelab-J module. Spacelab-J is a...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45374 (29 Sept 1993) --- An unidentified STS-58 crewmember participates in a test with the rotating dome...

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NASA image: BioServe Centrifuge
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Aug 13, 2021

BioServe Centrifuge

jsc2022e031230 (8/13/2021) --- A preflight view of the interior of the BioServe Centrifuge in nominal configuration...

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NASA image: iss065e056791
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May 22, 2021

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iss065e056791 (5/22/2021) --- NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei works inside the Life Science Glovebox (LSG) for the...

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NASA image: iss071e485832
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Aug 15, 2024

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iss071e485832 (Aug. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Pilot Suni Williams installs the Packed...

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NASA image: iss065e026996
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May 8, 2021

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iss065e026996 (5/8/2021) --- NASA astronaut Megan McArthur services donor cells inside the Kibo laboratory module's...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45376 (29 Sept 1993) --- Astronaut Rhea Seddon, STS-58 payload commander, participates in data collection for...

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NASA image: STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Jernigan uses the SLS-1 GPWS glovebox
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Jernigan uses the SLS-1 GPWS glovebox

STS040-224-005 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, STS-40 mission specialist, conducts an evaluation...

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NASA image: iss064e015256
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Dec 24, 2020

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iss064e015256 (12/24/2020) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins works inside the Life Sciences Glovebox conducting...

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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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