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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians with The Boeing Company move an infrared camera into position near the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) for pre-assembly measurements.  Developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the JEM will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments.
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Nov 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians with The Boeing Company move an infrared camera into position near the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) for pre-assembly measurements. Developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the JEM will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians with The Boeing Company move an...

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NASA image: Wakata and Polansky in JPM
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Jul 23, 2009

Wakata and Polansky in JPM

ISS020-E-023581 (23 July 2009) --- Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata (right) and...

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NASA image: Hoshide and Nyberg during JPM RMS deployment
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Jun 7, 2008

Hoshide and Nyberg during JPM RMS deployment

S124-E-007617 (7 June 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Akihiko Hoshide and NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Wakata and Polansky in JPM
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Jul 23, 2009

Wakata and Polansky in JPM

ISS020-E-023585 (23 July 2009) --- Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata (left) and...

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Dec 20, 2020

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iss064e013193 (Dec. 29, 2020) --- The International Space Station flies 262 miles above the Atlantic Ocean into an...

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NASA image: Takuya Onishi  with MSPR Combustion Chamber (CC)
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Sep 28, 2016

Takuya Onishi with MSPR Combustion Chamber (CC)

iss049e012031 (9/28/2016) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Takuya Onishi with the Multi...

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NASA image: Outside their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 48-49 backup crewmembers Peggy Whitson of NASA (left), Oleg Novitskiy of Roscosmos (center) and Thomas Pesquet of the European Space Agency (right) listen to remarks June 26 during the traditional raising of the American, Russian, Japanese and Kazakh flags. Prime crewmembers Kate Rubins of NASA, Anatoly Ivanishin of Roscosmos and Takuya Onishi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will launch on July 7, Baikonur time, on the Soyuz MS-01 spacecraft for a planned four-month mission on the International Space Station...NASA/Alexander Vysotsky.
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Jun 26, 2016

Outside their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 48-49 backup crewmembers Peggy Whitson of NASA (left), Oleg Novitskiy of Roscosmos (center) and Thomas Pesquet of the European Space Agency (right) listen to remarks June 26 during the traditional raising of the American, Russian, Japanese and Kazakh flags. Prime crewmembers Kate Rubins of NASA, Anatoly Ivanishin of Roscosmos and Takuya Onishi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will launch on July 7, Baikonur time, on the Soyuz MS-01 spacecraft for a planned four-month mission on the International Space Station...NASA/Alexander Vysotsky.

Outside their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 48-49 backup crewmembers Peggy...

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: Doi floats in the JLP during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations
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Mar 19, 2008

Doi floats in the JLP during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations

S123-E-007352 (19 March 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Takao Doi, STS-123 mission...

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Apr 20, 2021

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JAPANESE SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER Aboard the International...

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NASA image: iss066m263001129_Expedition_66_JAXA_VIP_211027
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Oct 27, 2021

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SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER Aboard the International Space Station,...

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Oct 28, 2021

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SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE WITH JAPANESE MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition...

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NASA image: STS-127 and Expedition 20 Crewmembers in the JEM during Joint Operations
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Jul 23, 2009

STS-127 and Expedition 20 Crewmembers in the JEM during Joint Operations

S127-E-008272 (23 July 2009) --- From left, astronauts Mark Polansky, STS-127 commander; and Doug Hurley, pilot;...

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NASA image: NASA and Japan Briefing
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA and Japan Briefing

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President Hiroshi Yamakawa discusses the historic agreement signed April...

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May 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronaut Koicki...

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NASA image: EVA 2 imagery
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Jun 27, 2005

EVA 2 imagery

S114-E-5977 (1 August 2005) --- Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi waves at a crewmate,...

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NASA image: J-SSOD 10 Mission
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Oct 6, 2018

J-SSOD 10 Mission

iss057e006069 (10/6/2018) --- Documentation of two deployed Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) CubeSats,...

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NASA image: Noguchi poses with JEMRMS SFA in the JPM during Expedition 22
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Jan 6, 2010

Noguchi poses with JEMRMS SFA in the JPM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-019992 (6 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22 flight...

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Jun 14, 2008

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Warm Greeting. The Discovery astronauts are met by NASA officials after disembarking and checked out the orbiter...

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NASA image: Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) Checkout at Robotics Workstation (RWS)
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Mar 31, 2009

Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) Checkout at Robotics Workstation (RWS)

ISS018-E-044131 (31 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Noguchi works with JEMRMS SFA in the JPM during Expedition 22
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Jan 5, 2010

Noguchi works with JEMRMS SFA in the JPM during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-019991 (6 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi, Expedition 22 flight...

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NASA image: Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) Checkout at Robotics Workstation (RWS)
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Mar 31, 2009

Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) Checkout at Robotics Workstation (RWS)

ISS018-E-044134 (31 March 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Hoshide in sleeping bag in JEM module
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Jun 9, 2008

Hoshide in sleeping bag in JEM module

S124-E-007983 (9 June 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, STS-124 mission...

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Jan 15, 2021

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iss064e023248 (Jan. 15, 2021) --- Expedition 64 Flight Engineers (from left) Soichi Noguchi of JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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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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