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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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Jul 28, 2019

iss060e015333

iss060e015333 (7/28/2019) --- --- Photo documentation of the commercially developed and operated BioFabrication...

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NASA image: iss059e074538
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May 27, 2019

iss059e074538

iss059e074538 (5/27/2019) --- Photo documentation of the DreamKit: Plants in Space investigation in the Copula...

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NASA image: iss060e019631
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Jul 29, 2019

iss060e019631

iss060e019631 (7/29/2019) --- Photo documentation of the commercially developed and operated BioFabrication Facility...

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NASA image: TangoLab-2 Card Cube Remove
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May 17, 2019

TangoLab-2 Card Cube Remove

iss059e063749 (5/17/2019) --- Photo documentation of the EDIS investigation onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: CASKAD. Hardware Transfer from ТКГ 423 (DC1)
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Jul 24, 2014

CASKAD. Hardware Transfer from ТКГ 423 (DC1)

Photographic documentation of Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, Expedition 40 flight engineer, working on the Hardware...

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NASA image: MUSES Payload
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Jun 18, 2015

MUSES Payload

jsc2016e073274 (6/18/2015) --- Photographic documentation taken of the MUSES payload Integrated Assembly to be flown...

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NASA image: EML Cable Install Closeout
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Oct 23, 2014

EML Cable Install Closeout

iss041e096097 (10/23/2014) — Photo documentation of the Electromagnetic Levitator (EML) in the Columbus module of...

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NASA image: Documentation of ERNObox Installation in Columbus
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May 21, 2010

Documentation of ERNObox Installation in Columbus

iss023e048576 (5/21/2010) --- Photo documentation of the ERNObox (Entwicklungsring Nord, or modular computer for low...

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NASA image: Veg-04B Harvest OPS
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Nov 13, 2019

Veg-04B Harvest OPS

Documentation of a Mizuna mustard plant growing in Plant Pillow 8 in the Vegetable Production System (Veggie). Photo...

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NASA image: Asian Seed Package in Kibo
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Mar 26, 2011

Asian Seed Package in Kibo

iss027e008219 (3/26/2011) --- Photo documentation of the Asian Seed Package payload, photographed in the Kibo...

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NASA image: iss060e019630
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Jul 29, 2019

iss060e019630

iss060e019630 (7/29/2019) --- Photo documentation of the commercially developed and operated BioFabrication Facility...

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NASA image: Diapason
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Sep 19, 2013

Diapason

iss037e001926 (9/19/2013) --- Photo documentation of the Diapason instrument for the study of nano-particles...

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NASA image: Central Process System Interior Photos
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Dec 19, 2023

Central Process System Interior Photos

The Central Processing System at Glenn Research Center controls operations in the wind tunnels, propulsion systems...

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NASA image: Closeup of F-15B Flight Test Fixture (FTF) with X-33 Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)
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May 14, 1998

Closeup of F-15B Flight Test Fixture (FTF) with X-33 Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)

A close up of the Flight Test Fixture II, mounted on the underside of the F-15B Aerodynamic Flight Facility...

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NASA image: GRC-2010-C-03192
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Jun 11, 2010

GRC-2010-C-03192

View from the cockpit of Glenn’s S–3 Viking

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NASA image: Augmented Reality Application for Maintenance, Inventory and Stowage (ARAMIS) Maintenance Session
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Nov 13, 2017

Augmented Reality Application for Maintenance, Inventory and Stowage (ARAMIS) Maintenance Session

iss053e303473 (11/132017) --- Photo documentation of Augmented Reality Application for Maintenance, Inventory and...

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NASA image: Mikhail Tyurin in Zvezda Service module
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Dec 28, 2006

Mikhail Tyurin in Zvezda Service module

ISS014-E-10574 (28 Dec. 2006) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition 14 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer #11 (J-SSOD #11) micro-satellite deployment mission
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Jun 17, 2019

JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer #11 (J-SSOD #11) micro-satellite deployment mission

iss059e103862 (6/17/2019) --- Photo documentation taken of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer #11 (J-SSOD #11)...

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NASA image: Integrating a bioreactor
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Jul 16, 2019

Integrating a bioreactor

jsc2019e039819 (7/26/2019) --- Photo documentation of Rosa Santomartino and Annemiek Waajen integrating a bioreactor...

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NASA image: Space Awareness Program - Spacemobile - TX
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Oct 1, 2009

Space Awareness Program - Spacemobile - TX

Photo documentation of NASA Public Affairs Office Personnel from Education Office and Public Information Office at...

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NASA image: JEM Stowage Consolidation, Part 1
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Nov 14, 2018

JEM Stowage Consolidation, Part 1

iss057e092614 (11/14/2018) --- Photo documentation of the Kobairo Rack front, JPM1F3 in the Kibo Japanese Experiment...

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NASA image: iss059e054476
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May 8, 2019

iss059e054476

iss059e054476 (5/8/2019) - Photo documentation of the the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Low Temperature Protein...

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NASA image: CIR / ACME / Flame Design hardware replacement
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Jun 14, 2019

CIR / ACME / Flame Design hardware replacement

iss059e103188 (6/14/2019) --- Photo documentation taken aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during the...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS
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Apr 20, 2014

Dragon Spacecraft on Approach to ISS

ISS039-E-013481 (20 April 2014) --- This is one of an extensive series of still photos documenting the arrival and...

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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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