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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: Columbus Module
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Sep 11, 2014

Columbus Module

iss041e000170 (9/11/2020) --- A view of the Columbus Module aboard the International Space Stations (ISS). The...

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NASA image: NASA Columbus Future Forum
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Feb 20, 2012

NASA Columbus Future Forum

The Ohio State University Vice President for Research Dr. Caroline Whitacre, standing right, moderates the first...

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NASA image: Barratt  in Columbus
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Oct 8, 2009

Barratt in Columbus

ISS020-E-049897 (8 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, works in the...

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NASA image: Eyharts in Columbus
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Feb 13, 2008

Eyharts in Columbus

S122-E-008258 (13 Feb. 2008) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Leopold Eyharts, Expedition 16 flight...

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NASA image: Sulfates and Clays in Columbus Crater, Mars
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Nov 21, 2011

Sulfates and Clays in Columbus Crater, Mars

Sulfates are found overlying clay minerals in sediments within Columbus Crater, a depression that likely hosted a...

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NASA image: Kuipers in Columbus
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Jun 8, 2012

Kuipers in Columbus

ISS031-E-096064 (8 June 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Thirsk in Columbus
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Jun 3, 2009

Thirsk in Columbus

ISS020-E-006284 (3 June 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Nespoli in Columbus
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Mar 21, 2011

Nespoli in Columbus

ISS027-E-008637 (21 March 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer, is...

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NASA image: SPACELAB
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Jun 5, 2014

SPACELAB

ISS040-E-007560 (5 June 2014) --- A colorful view of the interior of the Columbus laboratory of the International...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00152
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Jun 6, 2006

KSC-06-S-00152

The European Space Agency's Columbus research lab has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a future...

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NASA image: Kuipers in Columbus
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Jun 8, 2012

Kuipers in Columbus

ISS031-E-096086 (8 June 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Schlegel in Columbus
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Feb 15, 2008

Schlegel in Columbus

S122-E-008911 (15 Feb. 2008) --- European Space Agency astronaut Hans Schlegel, STS-122 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Gerst in Columbus
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Sep 3, 2014

Gerst in Columbus

ISS040-E-123238 (3 Sept. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Schlegel in Columbus
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Feb 15, 2008

Schlegel in Columbus

S122-E-008909 (15 Feb. 2008) --- European Space Agency astronaut Hans Schlegel, STS-122 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Gerst in Columbus
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Sep 3, 2014

Gerst in Columbus

ISS040-E-123239 (3 Sept. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Schlegel in Columbus
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Feb 15, 2008

Schlegel in Columbus

S122-E-008899 (15 Feb. 2008) --- European Space Agency astronaut Hans Schlegel, STS-122 mission specialist,...

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NASA image: Dyson in Columbus
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Apr 15, 2010

Dyson in Columbus

ISS023-E-023943 (15 April 2010) --- NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Expedition 23 flight engineer, works with...

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NASA image: Acaba in Columbus module
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Aug 8, 2012

Acaba in Columbus module

ISS032-E-016872 (8 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, Expedition 32 flight engineer, works in the Columbus...

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NASA image: Acaba in Columbus module
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Aug 8, 2012

Acaba in Columbus module

ISS032-E-016871 (8 Aug. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, Expedition 32 flight engineer, works in the Columbus...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

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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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