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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: Temperature Gradient on Martian Moon Phobos
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Oct 4, 2017

Temperature Gradient on Martian Moon Phobos

This image combines two products from the first pointing at the Martian moon Phobos by the Thermal Emission Imaging...

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NASA image: Swoosh Goes the Parachute (Gradient Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Swoosh Goes the Parachute (Gradient Illustration)

An illustration of NASA's Mars Perseverance rover deploying its supersonic parachute from its aeroshell as it slows...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover on Mars (Gradient Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Perseverance Rover on Mars (Gradient Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars Perseverance rover on the surface of the Red Planet. Perseverance will search...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Touchdown (Gradient Illustration)
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Dec 21, 2020

Perseverance Rover Touchdown (Gradient Illustration)

An illustration of NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Mars. Hundreds of critical events must execute perfectly and...

JPL
NASA image: Coleman installs new furnace in the MSL - U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 26
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Jan 4, 2011

Coleman installs new furnace in the MSL - U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-014925 (4 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, removes...

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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: Coleman conducts GHF Maintenance in Kibo
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May 2, 2011

Coleman conducts GHF Maintenance in Kibo

ISS027-E-019793 (2 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Cady Coleman, Expedition 27 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Yui in Kibo
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Dec 1, 2015

Yui in Kibo

iss045e152163 (12/1/2015) --- A view of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Kimiya Yui photographed...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The Advanced Gradient Heating Facility (AGHF) is a European Space Agency (ESA) developed hardware. The AGHF was...

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NASA image: Kobairo rack of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).
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Dec 18, 2014

Kobairo rack of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).

iss042e049014 (12/18/2014) --- A view of the interior of the Kobairo rack of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

An etched sample of the aluminum indium alloy (magnified). When the hypermonotectic mixture is cooled in the...

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NASA image: Coleman installs new furnace in the MSL - U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 26
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Jan 4, 2011

Coleman installs new furnace in the MSL - U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-014915 (4 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, removes...

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NASA image: Coleman installs new furnace in the MSL - U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 26
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Jan 4, 2011

Coleman installs new furnace in the MSL - U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 26

ISS026-E-014918 (4 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, removes...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi removes experiment hardware and sample cartridges
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Jul 4, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi removes experiment hardware and sample cartridges

iss073e0383926 (July 4, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: Alloy Cartridges for the Alloy Semiconductor Experiment
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Mar 22, 2013

Alloy Cartridges for the Alloy Semiconductor Experiment

iss035e007095 (3/22/2013) --- A close-up view of an alloy cartridge to be installed in the Gradient Heating Furnace...

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NASA image: Pesquet with FLUIDICS Experiment Hardware
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May 2, 2017

Pesquet with FLUIDICS Experiment Hardware

iss051e033988 (5/2/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet is photographed with the Tanks Bag...

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NASA image: AGHF, Helms removes a sample from the LMS-1 Spacelab core facility module
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Jul 9, 1996

AGHF, Helms removes a sample from the LMS-1 Spacelab core facility module

STS078-368-022 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Astronauts Susan J. Helms, payload commander, and Terence T. (Tom)...

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NASA image: Pesquet completes FLUIDICS Experiment
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May 3, 2017

Pesquet completes FLUIDICS Experiment

iss051e036148 (5/3/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet works with Fluid Dynamics in Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Anne McClain assembles research hardware inside Kibo laboratory module
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May 20, 2025

Astronaut Anne McClain assembles research hardware inside Kibo laboratory module

iss073e0118391 (May 20, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain assembles research...

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NASA image: iss066e146914
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Feb 22, 2022

iss066e146914

iss066e146914 (2/22/2022) --- A view of a transparent FLUIDICS sphere aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: STS-47 MS / PLC Lee conducts experiment using GHF located in SLJ Rack 10
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 MS / PLC Lee conducts experiment using GHF located in SLJ Rack 10

STS047-203-009 (12-20 Sept 1992) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee, payload commander, inserts a sample into the Gradient...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Merbold performing experiment in Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Payload specialist Merbold performing experiment in Spacelab

STS009-13-699 (28 Nov - 8 Dec 1983) --? Ulf Merbold, Spacelab 1 payload specialist, carries out one of the...

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NASA image: Science Officer Whitson installs module in MSG
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Jul 5, 2002

Science Officer Whitson installs module in MSG

iss005e06782 (7/5/2002) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson installs a Solidification Using a Baffle in Sealed Ampoules...

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NASA image: iss066e146847
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Feb 22, 2022

iss066e146847

iss066e146847 (2/22/2022) --- A view of a transparent FLUIDICS sphere aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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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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