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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: iss061e092274
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Dec 18, 2019

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iss061e092274 (12/18/2019) --- A view of the Materials Science Laboratory (MSL) Sample Cartridge Assembly (SCA) in...

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NASA image: iss065e081297
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May 28, 2021

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iss065e081297 (May 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur swaps sample...

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Feb 19, 2003

Researcher examines a tubular Aerogel material sample in its "green" state.

Researcher examines a tubular Aerogel material sample in its "green" state. Aerogels are among the lightest solid...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps sample cartridges inside the Material Science Laboratory
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May 15, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers swaps sample cartridges inside the Material Science Laboratory

iss073e0071487 (May 15, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers swaps sample...

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NASA image: iss071e522745
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Aug 19, 2024

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iss071e522745 (Aug. 19, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Mike Barratt swaps sample...

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NASA image: ecoSPEARS License Signing with Kelvin Manning
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Dec 19, 2017

ecoSPEARS License Signing with Kelvin Manning

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Associate Director Kelvin Manning, center, signs a license agreement with the President...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes research hardware from inside the Materials Science Laboratory
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Jun 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim removes research hardware from inside the Materials Science Laboratory

iss073e0222456 (June 27, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim removes research...

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NASA image: iss065e081296
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May 28, 2021

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iss065e081296 (May 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur reviews procedures...

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NASA image: iss066e086431
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Dec 4, 2021

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iss066e086431 (Dec. 4, 2021) --- NASA astronauts and Expedition 66 Flight Engineers Mark Vande Hei and Kayla Barron...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves for a portrait while removing research hardware
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Jun 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim waves for a portrait while removing research hardware

iss073e0222463 (June 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim waves for a portrait...

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NASA image: jsc2019e053733
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Sep 12, 2019

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jsc2019e053733 (9/12/2019) --- Preflight imagery of the Made in Space - Recycler. The Made in Space - Recycler will...

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NASA image: iss066e086417
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Dec 4, 2021

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iss066e086417 (Dec. 4, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron inspects cables...

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NASA image: Astronauts Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore pack external research hardware
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Nov 26, 2024

Astronauts Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore pack external research hardware

iss072e280736 (Nov. 26, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Don Pettit and Butch Wilmore, both Expedition 72...

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NASA image: Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va
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Apr 5, 2022

Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va

Nathan Gelino, a principal investigator with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: 3D Printing Demo - Autodesk
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Mar 16, 2018

3D Printing Demo - Autodesk

A Zero Launch Mass 3-D printer is being tested at the Swamp Works at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Jul 12, 2004

Material Science

Astronaut Mike Fincke places droplets of honey onto the strings for the Fluid Merging Viscosity Measurement (FMVM)...

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NASA image: 3D Printing Demo - Autodesk
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Mar 16, 2018

3D Printing Demo - Autodesk

Researchers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are developing a Zero Launch Mass 3-D printer at the center's...

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NASA image: Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va
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Apr 5, 2022

Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida test a 3D printer inside a vacuum chamber at the Granular Mechanics...

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NASA image: Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va
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Apr 5, 2022

Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va

A team of engineers and researchers prepares a vacuum chamber in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations...

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NASA image: Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va
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Apr 5, 2022

Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va

A team of engineers and researchers prepares a vacuum chamber in the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations...

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NASA image: Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va
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Apr 5, 2022

Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va

Joseliz Perez, a NASA intern at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, prepares a vacuum chamber for testing 3D printing...

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NASA image: Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va
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Apr 5, 2022

Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va

Engineer Matt Nugent prepares a vacuum chamber for testing 3D printing inside the Granular Mechanics and Regolith...

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NASA image: Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va
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Apr 5, 2022

Relevant Environment Additive Construction Technology (REACT) Va

A team at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida test a 3D printer inside a vacuum chamber at the Granular Mechanics...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

U.S. Patent plaques were awarded to, second from left, Luke Roberson, Trent Smith, Martha Williams and James...

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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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