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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: jsc2012e238215
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Nov 16, 2012

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PHOTO DATE: 11-16-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 41/42 crew members Barry Wilmore, Terry...

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NASA image: jsc2012e238208
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Nov 16, 2012

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PHOTO DATE: 11-16-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 41/42 crew members Barry Wilmore, Terry...

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NASA image: jsc2012e238213
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Nov 16, 2012

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PHOTO DATE: 11-16-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 41/42 crew members Barry Wilmore, Terry...

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NASA image: jsc2012e238207
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Nov 16, 2012

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PHOTO DATE: 11-16-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 41/42 crew members Barry Wilmore, Terry...

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NASA image: jsc2012e238214
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Nov 16, 2012

jsc2012e238214

PHOTO DATE: 11-16-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 41/42 crew members Barry Wilmore, Terry...

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NASA image: jsc2012e238212
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Nov 16, 2012

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PHOTO DATE: 11-16-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 41/42 crew members Barry Wilmore, Terry...

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NASA image: jsc2012e238228
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Nov 16, 2012

jsc2012e238228

PHOTO DATE: 11-16-12 LOCATION: Bldg. 9NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 41/42 crew members Barry Wilmore, Terry...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer Installation on the MPEP
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Oct 11, 2021

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer Installation on the MPEP

iss065e444435 (10/11/2021) --- A view of NanoRacks CubeSat Deployers hardware on the MPEP (Multipurpose Experiment...

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NASA image: BTN-M1 hardware
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Feb 22, 2007

BTN-M1 hardware

jsc2006e51966 (12/1/2006) --- A preflight view of BTN-M1 hardware without a cover for the BTN-Neutron experiment to...

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NASA image: Splankh experiment ops
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Dec 14, 2015

Splankh experiment ops

iss046e000891 (12/14/2015) --- Cosmonaut Sergey Volkov is photographed working with Splankh experiment hardware in...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-112 during EVA 3 in VR Lab.
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Aug 21, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 during EVA 3 in VR Lab.

JSC2002-E-34618 (21 August 2002) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, STS-112 mission specialist, uses virtual reality...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This diagram shows the flow of water recovery and management in the International Space Station (ISS). The...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jan 1, 2000

International Space Station (ISS)

This diagram shows the flow of recyclable resources in the International Space Station (ISS). The Environmental...

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NASA image: RME 1313 ARIS - Active Rack Isolation System
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Oct 15, 1996

RME 1313 ARIS - Active Rack Isolation System

STS079-302-006 (16-26 Sept. 1996) --- Astronauts Jerome (Jay) Apt (right) and Carl E. Walz, both mission...

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NASA image: Phillips preparing to remove the center disk cover of the CBM
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Jun 21, 2005

Phillips preparing to remove the center disk cover of the CBM

ISS011-E-09359 (21 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 22, 2003

Microgravity

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory has designed and built an electronic nose system -- ENose -- to take on the duty of...

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NASA image: Transparent Alloy
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Mar 5, 2020

Transparent Alloy

iss062e081047 (3/5/2020) --- A view of the Transparent Alloys Hardware Setup in the Microgravity Sciences Glovebox...

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NASA image: Transparent Alloy
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Mar 5, 2020

Transparent Alloy

iss062e080867 (3/5/2020) --- A view of the Transparent Alloys Hardware Setup in the Microgravity Sciences Glovebox...

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NASA image: iss011e07590
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May 30, 2005

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ISS011-E-07590 (30 May 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's Federal...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment
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Feb 7, 2023

Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment

jsc2023e026248 (2/7/2023) --- NASA astronaut Victor Glover tests hardware for the ISS External Microorganisms...

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NASA image: Krikalev in Node 1/Unity hatch
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May 30, 2005

Krikalev in Node 1/Unity hatch

ISS011-E-07561 (30 May 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's Federal...

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NASA image: GRC-2009-C-02613
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Aug 10, 2005

GRC-2009-C-02613

Photographs of the Low Impact Docking System (LIDS); this hardware is a test for the ORION docking birthing system...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment
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Feb 7, 2023

Preflight Imagery for the ISS External Microorganisms Experiment

jsc2023e026247 (2/7/2023) --- NASA astronaut Victor Glover tests hardware for the ISS External Microorganisms...

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NASA image: iss069e003201
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Apr 13, 2023

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iss069e003201 (4/13/2023) --- A view of the Yuri investigation aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Yuri...

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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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