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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: Japanese Experiment Module arrival
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Mar 29, 2007

Japanese Experiment Module arrival

Several components for delivery to the International Space Station sit in test stands inside the Space Station...

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NASA image: Internal A/L in the JPM
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Dec 30, 2012

Internal A/L in the JPM

View of internal airlock (A/L) in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (JPM). Photo was taken...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

The Avian Development Facility (ADF) supports 36 eggs in two carousels, one of which rotates to provide a 1-g...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jan 22, 2003

Biotechnology

The Avian Development Facility (ADF) supports 36 eggs in two carousels, one of which rotates to provide a 1-g...

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NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module arrival
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Mar 29, 2007

Japanese Experiment Module arrival

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor progress as a huge crane is used to remove the top of...

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NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module arrival
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Mar 29, 2007

Japanese Experiment Module arrival

The Experiment Logistics Module Pressurized Section for the Japanese Experiment Module arrives at the Space Station...

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NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module arrival
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Mar 29, 2007

Japanese Experiment Module arrival

The Experiment Logistics Module Pressurized Section for the Japanese Experiment Module arrives at the Space Station...

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NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module arrival
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Mar 29, 2007

Japanese Experiment Module arrival

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor progress as a huge crane is used to remove the top of...

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NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module arrival
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Mar 29, 2007

Japanese Experiment Module arrival

The Experiment Logistics Module Pressurized Section for the Japanese Experiment Module arrives at the Space Station...

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NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module arrival
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Mar 29, 2007

Japanese Experiment Module arrival

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, the Experiment Logistics Module Pressurized Section for the Japanese...

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NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module arrival
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Mar 29, 2007

Japanese Experiment Module arrival

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor progress as a huge crane is used to remove the top of...

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NASA image: Japanese Experiment Module
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Nov 5, 2003

Japanese Experiment Module

The Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) is moved on its workstand in the Space Station Processing Facility. The JEM...

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NASA image: JPM Robotic Manipulator System (RMS)
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Dec 30, 2012

JPM Robotic Manipulator System (RMS)

View of Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (JPM) Robotic Manipulator System (RMS). Photo was taken...

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NASA image: Japanese Robotic SFA during Expedition 22
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Mar 10, 2010

Japanese Robotic SFA during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-089764 (10 March 2010) --- Looking through the Kibo airlock, the Japanese robotic Small Fine Arm (SFA),...

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NASA image: Skripochka in the Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle
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Jan 27, 2011

Skripochka in the Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle

ISS026-E-021069 (27 Jan. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka, Expedition 26 flight engineer, works in the...

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NASA image: Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1
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Jan 7, 2013

Hadfield prepares to insert biological samples in the MELFI-1

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),preparing to insert biological...

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NASA image: Astronaut Koichi Wakata Answers Japanese Astronaut Recruitment Questions - Feb. 15, 2023
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Feb 15, 2023

Astronaut Koichi Wakata Answers Japanese Astronaut Recruitment Questions - Feb. 15, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 68 flight engineer Koichi Wakata of JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: STS-114 Japanese Tour Postflight
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Oct 1, 2005

STS-114 Japanese Tour Postflight

JSC2005-E-40330 (1 October 2005) --- Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi discusses...

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NASA image: Japanese Space Flyer Unit (SFU) satellite rendezvous
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Jan 20, 1996

Japanese Space Flyer Unit (SFU) satellite rendezvous

STS072-720-042 (13 Jan. 1996) --- The crew members captured this 70mm view of the Japanese Space Flyer Unit (SFU)...

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NASA image: Kelly in the Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle
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Jan 27, 2011

Kelly in the Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle

ISS026-E-021151 (27 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, Expedition 26 commander, works with stowage...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator meets with Japanese MEXT Minister for a Gatew
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Nov 17, 2022

NASA Administrator meets with Japanese MEXT Minister for a Gatew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, joined by NASA Leadership, signs a Gateway implementing agreement during a virtual...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator meets with Japanese MEXT Minister for a Gatew
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Nov 17, 2022

NASA Administrator meets with Japanese MEXT Minister for a Gatew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, joined by NASA Leadership, attends a virtual meeting hosted by Japanese Minister of...

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NASA image: Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle
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Feb 1, 2011

Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle

ISS026-E-024076 (1 Feb. 2011) --- The Japanese Kounotori2 H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV2), docked to the Earth-facing...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator meets with Japanese MEXT Minister for a Gatew
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Nov 17, 2022

NASA Administrator meets with Japanese MEXT Minister for a Gatew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, joined by NASA Leadership, attends a virtual meeting hosted by Japanese Minister of...

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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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