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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: iss059e068212
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May 20, 2019

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iss059e068212 (5/20/2019) --- NASA astronaut Nick Hague is photographed with the CASIS PCG-14 investigation in the...

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NASA image: Saffire-VI inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft - with text
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Jan 9, 2024

Saffire-VI inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft - with text

NASA ignited the final set of space fire experiments for Saffire-VI inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo...

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria adds patch to collection in Node 1 / Unity module
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Apr 17, 2007

Lopez-Alegria adds patch to collection in Node 1 / Unity module

ISS014-E-19545 (17 April 2007) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (right), Expedition 14 commander and NASA...

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NASA image: jsc2021e037880
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Mar 11, 2021

jsc2021e037880

jsc2021e037880 (3/11/2021) --- A preflight photo of the five seed packages of the Seeds and Martian Yeast...

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Video
Jan 9, 2024

Saffire-VI inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft - with text

NASA ignited the final set of space fire experiments for Saffire-VI inside Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo...

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NASA image: PH-07 Ground Ops Harvest
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Apr 24, 2025

PH-07 Ground Ops Harvest

Inside a laboratory in the Space Systems Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a plant...

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NASA image: jsc2021e037882
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Apr 26, 2021

jsc2021e037882

jsc2021e037882 (4/26/2021) --- A preflight photo of the contents of the seed packages of the Seeds and Martian Yeast...

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NASA image: STS-134 Crew Members add Mission Sticker to Node 1 Panel
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May 21, 2011

STS-134 Crew Members add Mission Sticker to Node 1 Panel

S134-E-008426 (21 May 2011) --- Continuing a tradition for visiting shuttle commanders, NASA astronaut Mark Kelly,...

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NASA image: Red Romaine lettuce is pictured growing inside the Kibo laboratory module's Advanced Plant Habitat
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Dec 27, 2024

Red Romaine lettuce is pictured growing inside the Kibo laboratory module's Advanced Plant Habitat

iss072e404269 (Dec. 27, 2024) --- Red Romaine lettuce is pictured growing inside the Kibo laboratory module's...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 FE Thirsk installs the new CSI-03
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Nov 18, 2009

Expedition 21 FE Thirsk installs the new CSI-03

ISS021-E-029873 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: PH-07 Ground Ops Harvest
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Apr 24, 2025

PH-07 Ground Ops Harvest

Inside a laboratory in the Space Systems Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a plant...

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NASA image: iss061e033363
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Nov 7, 2019

iss061e033363

iss061e033363 (Nov. 7, 2019) --- Mizuna mustard greens are growing aboard the International Space Station to...

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NASA image: Expedition 14 crew adds patch to collection in Quest airlock module
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Apr 17, 2007

Expedition 14 crew adds patch to collection in Quest airlock module

ISS014-E-19558 (17 April 2007) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (left), Expedition 14 commander and NASA...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 19, 1999

Around Marshall

Noted author and previous Marshall Space Flight Center employee Mr. Homer Hickam Jr. poses in front of a placque...

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NASA image: Expedition 21 FE Thirsk installs the new CSI-03
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Nov 18, 2009

Expedition 21 FE Thirsk installs the new CSI-03

ISS021-E-029871 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer,...

JSC
NASA image: PH-07 Ground Ops Harvest
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Apr 24, 2025

PH-07 Ground Ops Harvest

Inside a laboratory in the Space Systems Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a plant...

KSC
NASA image: iss067e191193_alt
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Jul 22, 2022

iss067e191193_alt

iss067e191193_alt (7/22/2022) --- NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins holding a Plate Habitat (PHAB) at -20°C prior to...

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NASA image: Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 9 GMT 198
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Jul 17, 2015

Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 9 GMT 198

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 28
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Aug 5, 2015

Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 28

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Ground Photos - 7 DAI VEG-01B Plant Thinning
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Jul 16, 2015

Ground Photos - 7 DAI VEG-01B Plant Thinning

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 13 GMT 202
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Jul 21, 2015

Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 13 GMT 202

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 33 - Plants at Harvest
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Aug 10, 2015

Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 33 - Plants at Harvest

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Ground Photos - 18 DAI VEG-01B GC
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Jul 27, 2015

Ground Photos - 18 DAI VEG-01B GC

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 8 GMT 197
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Jul 16, 2015

Flight Photos - VEG-01B Day 8 GMT 197

Astronaut Scott Kelly initiated VEG-01 B, the second crop of lettuce, on July, 8, 2015, and both Kelly and Astronaut...

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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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