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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: Engineering Labs - Cryogenics Test Laboratory (CTL)
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Oct 21, 2020

Engineering Labs - Cryogenics Test Laboratory (CTL)

Adam Swanger, NASA engineer, is inside the Cryogenics Test Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

NASA representatives prepare for another day's work answering questions and handing out posters at AirVenture 2000....

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NASA image: Expedition 14 FE Reiter work on POEMS payload in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Dec 19, 2006

Expedition 14 FE Reiter work on POEMS payload in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S116-E-07446 (19 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter, STS-116 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: RFID Logistics Hardware Install
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Feb 14, 2017

RFID Logistics Hardware Install

iss050e041989 (2/14/2017) --- Photo documentation of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cable installation in...

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NASA image: SPHERES SmoothNav Test Run
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Jan 31, 2018

SPHERES SmoothNav Test Run

iss054e026578 (Jan. 31, 2018) --- Vertigo hardware used on Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient,...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Students and their sponsors gather for a commemorative photo in the Center for Space Education at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Zero Boil-Off Tank Hardware Setup with MSG Removal Front Window
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Sep 18, 2017

Zero Boil-Off Tank Hardware Setup with MSG Removal Front Window

iss053e027113 (9/18/2017) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba during the Zero Boil-Off Tank Hardware Setup in the...

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NASA image: jsc2023e038729
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Jun 22, 2023

jsc2023e038729

jsc2023e038729 (6/22/2023) --- Students at Misho Junior High School in Ehime, Japan hold Hoshi-Tomo badges. Two...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

Dr. Richard DeLombard of NASA's Glenn Research Center, hands the relase line for the Microgravity Demonstrator to a...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh
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Jun 18, 2014

SPHERES Slosh

ISS040-E-014147 (18 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronauts Steve...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Jul 13, 2009

SPHERES

ISS020-E-018319 (11 July 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt (left) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: SPHERES competiton day
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Aug 13, 2013

SPHERES competiton day

ISS036-E-031693 (13 Aug. 2013) --- A close-up view of a bowling-ball-sized free-flying satellite known as...

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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: 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...

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NASA image: NASA and Joby Research Near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Mar 12, 2025

NASA and Joby Research Near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center

One of several NASA distributed sensing ground nodes is set up in the foreground while an experimental air taxi...

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NASA image: Earth limb at sunrise
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Nov 28, 1983

Earth limb at sunrise

STS009-11-675 (December 1983) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia passes into a brilliant sunrise scene during the...

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NASA image: Ultra High Bypass Ratio Turbofan model in the 9-by 15-Foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel
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Jul 1, 2015

Ultra High Bypass Ratio Turbofan model in the 9-by 15-Foot Low Speed Wind Tunnel

Ultra High Bypass Integrated System Test Testing of an Ultra High Bypass Ratio Turbofan model in the 9-by 15-Foot...

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NASA image: Astronauts Garriott and Merbold monitoring experiemnts in Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Astronauts Garriott and Merbold monitoring experiemnts in Spacelab

STS009-123-340 (28 Nov 1983) --- Astronaut Owen K. Garriott, STS-9 mission specialist, left, and Ulf Merbold,...

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NASA image: STS-52 Mission Specialist Veach in life raft during JSC bailout exercises
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Jun 18, 1992

STS-52 Mission Specialist Veach in life raft during JSC bailout exercises

S92-40040 (19 June 1992) --- Astronaut Charles L. (Lacy) Veach, one of six crewmembers assigned to fly aboard...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps configures the Metal 3D printer
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Aug 21, 2024

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps configures the Metal 3D printer

iss071e522127 (Aug. 21, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps configures the...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Apr 15, 2004

Pathfinder

The X-34 demonstrator is shown being taken out of its hangar and placed on the tarmac. The X-34 was classified as...

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NASA image: Space Tango MultiLab Locker (TangoLab-1)
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Aug 17, 2017

Space Tango MultiLab Locker (TangoLab-1)

iss052e053731 (8/17/2017) --- Photographic documentation taken during installation of Space Tango MultiLab Locker...

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NASA image: Wakata during SPHERES session
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Nov 10, 2013

Wakata during SPHERES session

ISS038-E-000078 (10 Nov. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: BEAM on Canadarm2 Robotic Arm
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Apr 16, 2016

BEAM on Canadarm2 Robotic Arm

iss047e061107 (4/16/2016) --- View of Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) attached to Canadarm2 Robotic Arm....

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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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