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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: ARC-2008-ACD08-0199-003
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Sep 4, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0199-003

Foton-M2 and Foton-M3 Mission description and summary of science results presented by Mike Skidmore The Foton-M3...

ARC
NASA image: jsc2021e007777
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Jan 26, 2021

jsc2021e007777

jsc2021e007777 - Aeropyrum pernix Flap Endonuclease-1 (FEN-1) protein crystals are shown grown under Earth gravity...

JSC
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

iss072e593737 (Feb. 4, 2025) --- The blue tentacle-like arms containing gecko-like adhesive pads, attached to an...

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NASA image: Pegasus Rocket Booster Being Prepared for X-43A/Hyper-X Flight Test
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Aug 25, 1999

Pegasus Rocket Booster Being Prepared for X-43A/Hyper-X Flight Test

Technicians prepare a Pegasus rocket booster for flight tests with the X-43A "Hypersonic Experimental Vehicle," or...

AFRC
NASA image: Ford and Marshburn conducts a session of the SPHERES ZR
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Jan 11, 2013

Ford and Marshburn conducts a session of the SPHERES ZR

ISS034-E-028409 (11 Jan. 2013) --- With their feet anchored in floor restraints, NASA astronauts Kevin Ford (left),...

JSC
NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics Test Session
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Dec 10, 2013

SPHERES Zero Robotics Test Session

ISS038-E-014008 (9 Dec. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronauts Rick...

JSC
NASA image: SPHERES Vertigo
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Jul 25, 2014

SPHERES Vertigo

ISS040-E-079083 (25 July 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Steve...

JSC
NASA image: SPHERES SmoothNav Test Run
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Jan 31, 2018

SPHERES SmoothNav Test Run

iss054e026580 (Jan. 31, 2018) --- Vertigo hardware used on Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient,...

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NASA image: SPHERES-Vertigo experiment
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Jul 25, 2014

SPHERES-Vertigo experiment

ISS040-E-080130 (25 July 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: jsc2021e058714
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Mar 4, 2021

jsc2021e058714

jsc2021e058714 (3/4/2021) --- The MicroAge experimental unit assembly at the University of Liverpool. Picture...

JSC
NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics Session
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May 23, 2013

SPHERES Zero Robotics Session

ISS036-E-003308(23 May 2013) --- Onboard the International Space Station, Expedition 36 Flight Engineer Chris...

JSC
NASA image: SPHERES competiton day
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Aug 13, 2013

SPHERES competiton day

ISS036-E-031667 (13 Aug. 2013) --- A close-up view of a bowling-ball-sized free-flying satellite known as...

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NASA image: jsc2021e058712
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Mar 4, 2021

jsc2021e058712

jsc2021e058712 (3/4/2021) --- The MicroAge experimental unit assembly at the University of Liverpool, featuring Dr...

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NASA image: iss064e032426
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Feb 12, 2021

iss064e032426

iss064e032426 (Feb. 12, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Michael Hopkins swaps samples...

JSC
NASA image: jsc2021e058713
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Mar 4, 2021

jsc2021e058713

jsc2021e058713 (3/4/2021) --- The MicroAge experimental unit assembly at the University of Liverpool, featuring Dr...

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NASA image: iss055e008318
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Apr 2, 2018

iss055e008318

iss055e008318 (April 2, 2018) --- Expedition 55 Flight Engineer Drew Feustel works inside the Japanese Kibo...

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

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Dr. Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, NASA, announces Lockheed...

HQ
NASA image: PATW  Passive Aeroelastic Tailored Wing
Video
Nov 1, 2018

PATW Passive Aeroelastic Tailored Wing

An experimental, high-aspect ratio wing, designed to reduce weight and maximize structural and fuel efficiency,...

AFRC
NASA image: iss060e033147
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Aug 9, 2019

iss060e033147

iss060e033147 (Aug. 9, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan of NASA monitors a pair of tiny,...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The M512 Materials Processing Facility (MPF) with the M518 Multipurpose Electric Facility (MEF) tested and...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

KSC
NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 13, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-018325 (11 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

JSC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

Angie Jackman, a NASA project manager in microgravity research, explains a model of a dendrite to a visitor to the...

MSFC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
Image
Aug 13, 1999

Advanced Concept

Pictured is an artist's concept of the experimental Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), the X-37 located in the cargo bay...

MSFC
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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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