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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.

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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Paul Hintze (left) explains to Center Director Jim Kennedy a project he is working at the KSC Beach Corrosion Test Site. Hitze is doing post-graduate work for the National Research Council. The test facility site was established in the 1960s and has provided more than 30 years of historical information on the long-term performance of many materials in use at KSC and other locations around the world. Located 100 feet from the Atlantic Ocean approximately 1 mile south of the Space Shuttle launch sites, the test facility includes an atmospheric exposure site, a flowing seawater exposure site, and an on-site electrochemistry laboratory and monitoring station. The beach laboratory is used to conduct real-time corrosion experiments and provides for the remote monitoring of surrounding weather conditions. The newly added flowing seawater immersion facility provides for the immersion testing of materials and devices under controlled conditions.
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Aug 21, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Paul Hintze (left) explains to Center Director Jim Kennedy a project he is working at the KSC Beach Corrosion Test Site. Hitze is doing post-graduate work for the National Research Council. The test facility site was established in the 1960s and has provided more than 30 years of historical information on the long-term performance of many materials in use at KSC and other locations around the world. Located 100 feet from the Atlantic Ocean approximately 1 mile south of the Space Shuttle launch sites, the test facility includes an atmospheric exposure site, a flowing seawater exposure site, and an on-site electrochemistry laboratory and monitoring station. The beach laboratory is used to conduct real-time corrosion experiments and provides for the remote monitoring of surrounding weather conditions. The newly added flowing seawater immersion facility provides for the immersion testing of materials and devices under controlled conditions.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Paul Hintze (left) explains to Center Director Jim Kennedy a project he is working...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane is attached to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module inside its canister. The module will be removed and transferred to a work stand in the Space Station Processing Facility. A research laboratory, the pressurized module is the first element of the JEM, named "Kibo" (Hope), to be delivered to KSC. The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) developed the laboratory at the Tsukuba Space Center near Tokyo and is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments. The JEM also includes an exposed facility (platform) for space environment experiments, a robotic manipulator system, and two logistics modules. The various JEM components will be assembled in space over the course of three Shuttle missions.
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Jun 10, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane is attached to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module inside its canister. The module will be removed and transferred to a work stand in the Space Station Processing Facility. A research laboratory, the pressurized module is the first element of the JEM, named "Kibo" (Hope), to be delivered to KSC. The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) developed the laboratory at the Tsukuba Space Center near Tokyo and is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments. The JEM also includes an exposed facility (platform) for space environment experiments, a robotic manipulator system, and two logistics modules. The various JEM components will be assembled in space over the course of three Shuttle missions.

NASA image: Wakata with GLACIER in U.S. Lab
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Jun 15, 2009

Wakata with GLACIER in U.S. Lab

ISS020-E-010016 (15 June 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition 20...

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NASA image: Pettit prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI in the JPM
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Jan 26, 2012

Pettit prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI in the JPM

ISS030-E-050864 (26 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: Noguchi and Creamer service the MELFI-1 in the JEM during Expedition 22
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Dec 28, 2009

Noguchi and Creamer service the MELFI-1 in the JEM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-015698 (28 Dec. 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi (left) and NASA...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006707 (28 June 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: Mastracchio removing dewar tray from MELFI
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Nov 21, 2013

Mastracchio removing dewar tray from MELFI

ISS038-E-006765 (21 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Rick...

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NASA image: FSL_FASES
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Jun 19, 2013

FSL_FASES

ISS036-E-009550 (19 June 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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Jun 25, 2012

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ISS031-E-143839 (25 June 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer,...

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Jun 17, 2024

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iss071e195867 (June 17, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps works on the...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jun 28, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-006705 (28 June 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nichole Ayers shows off biology research hardware
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Apr 28, 2025

Astronaut Nichole Ayers shows off biology research hardware

iss073e0002614 (April 28, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers shows off...

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NASA image: MELFI Sample Insertion
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Jul 2, 2010

MELFI Sample Insertion

ISS024-E-007331 (2 July 2010) --- After inserting biological samples, NASA astronaut Shannon Walker, Expedition 24...

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NASA image: Nutrition and Repository: Insertion of Urine Sample into MELFI
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Apr 18, 2009

Nutrition and Repository: Insertion of Urine Sample into MELFI

ISS019-E-010165 (18 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, performs an...

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NASA image: MELFI ops
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Oct 26, 2012

MELFI ops

ISS033-E-016183 (26 Oct. 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 33 flight...

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NASA image: MELFI ops
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Jun 6, 2013

MELFI ops

ISS036-E-006564 (6 June 2013) --- European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: CASIS Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) 8
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Jul 3, 2018

CASIS Protein Crystal Growth (PCG) 8

iss056e075950 (July 3, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works inside the Japanese...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 15, 1999

Microgravity

A versatile experiment facility for the International Space Station moved closer to flight recently with delivery of...

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NASA image: Nespoli works on the MELFI in the Kibo JPM during Expedition 26
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Dec 29, 2010

Nespoli works on the MELFI in the Kibo JPM during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-013559 (26 Dec. 2010) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: GLACIER Express Rack Setup
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Sep 1, 2010

GLACIER Express Rack Setup

ISS024-E-012995 (1 Sept. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 24 flight engineer, works with...

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NASA image: Kuipers prepares to open the MELFI in the JPM
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Feb 27, 2012

Kuipers prepares to open the MELFI in the JPM

ISS030-E-116988 (27 Feb. 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 30 flight engineer, is...

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NASA image: ARC-1941-AAL-1731
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Dec 23, 1941

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NACA Ames Aeronautical Laboratory aerial; 16ft, 7X10ft#1, 7x10ft#2 wind tunnels, Technical Services Bldg N-220,...

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Sep 4, 2023

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iss069e085814 (Sept. 4, 2023) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight...

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NASA image: Polar Installation in the US Lab
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Jul 21, 2016

Polar Installation in the US Lab

iss048e042382 (7/21/2016) --- Documentation of Polar facility 2 installed in ExPRESS (Expedite the Processing of...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An overhead crane is attached to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) pressure module...

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