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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: ECOSTRESS Unbagging
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Apr 10, 2018

ECOSTRESS Unbagging

In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Detects Heat Islands in Indian Heat Wave
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May 12, 2022

ECOSTRESS Detects Heat Islands in Indian Heat Wave

A relentless heat wave has blanketed India and Pakistan since mid-March 2022, causing dozens of deaths, fires,...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS and LEE - SpaceX CRS-15 Mission
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Jun 2, 2018

ECOSTRESS and LEE - SpaceX CRS-15 Mission

The ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS), pictured at the bottom, and the...

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NASA image: ECOSTRESS Unbagging
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Apr 10, 2018

ECOSTRESS Unbagging

ECOSTRESS Unbagging

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NASA image: Capillary Flow Experiment
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Jun 19, 2014

Capillary Flow Experiment

ISS040-E-015536 (19 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher operations
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Aug 19, 2014

Nanoracks CUBESAT launcher operations

ISS040-E-103545 (19 Aug. 2014) --- In the grasp of the Japanese robotic arm, the CubeSat deployer (mostly out of...

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NASA image: Wiseman during BASS experiment
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Jul 2, 2014

Wiseman during BASS experiment

ISS040-E-031397 (2 July 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, works with a...

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Jul 10, 2014

SPHERES-RINGS Time Lapse

ISS040-E-059478 (10 July 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Sep 9, 2014

SPHERES

ISS040-E-139549 (9 Sept. 2014) --- In the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Reid...

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NASA image: Capillary Flow Experiment
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Jun 19, 2014

Capillary Flow Experiment

ISS040-E-015523 (19 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Capillary Flow Experiment
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Jun 19, 2014

Capillary Flow Experiment

ISS040-E-015532 (19 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: BASS-II Experiment
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Aug 2, 2014

BASS-II Experiment

Image taken on card 8 during BASS-II flame test session with reduced O2 partial pressure. Session conducted on GMT...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh
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Jun 18, 2014

SPHERES Slosh

ISS040-E-014615 (18 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronauts Steve...

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NASA image: SPHERES-RINGS Time Lapse
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Jul 10, 2014

SPHERES-RINGS Time Lapse

ISS040-E-059344 (10 July 2014) --- In the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman...

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NASA image: Capillary Flow Experiment
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Jun 19, 2014

Capillary Flow Experiment

ISS040-E-015543 (19 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: BASS-II Experiment
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Jun 27, 2014

BASS-II Experiment

ISS040-E-023287 (27 June 2014) --- This is a close-up image photographed during a run of the Burning and Suppression...

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NASA image: SPHERES-RINGS Time Lapse
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Jul 10, 2014

SPHERES-RINGS Time Lapse

ISS040-E-059467 (10 July 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: SPHERES-Vertigo experiment
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Jul 25, 2014

SPHERES-Vertigo experiment

ISS040-E-080130 (25 July 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: HDEV Flight Assembly
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May 7, 2014

HDEV Flight Assembly

View of the High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) flight assembly installed on the exterior of the Columbus European...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENT HARDWARE
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Nov 8, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENT HARDWARE

S74-19677 (April 1974) --- This crystal of Germanium Selenide (GeSe) was grown under weightless conditions in an...

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NASA image: CHAMBER - IONIZATION - EXPERIMENT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-6 EQUIPMENT - CAPE
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Dec 10, 1965

CHAMBER - IONIZATION - EXPERIMENT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-6 EQUIPMENT - CAPE

S65-61788 (For release: 11 Dec. 1965) --- Close-up view of equipment which will be used in the D-8 (Radiation in...

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NASA image: SPHERES Vertigo
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Jul 25, 2014

SPHERES Vertigo

ISS040-E-079910 (25 July 2014) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Steve...

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NASA image: BASS-II Experiment
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Jul 23, 2014

BASS-II Experiment

ISS040-E-073120 (23 July 2014) --- This is a close-up image photographed during a run of the Burning and Suppression...

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NASA image: STS-53 Discovery, OV-103, DOD Hercules digital electronic imagery equipment
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Apr 22, 1992

STS-53 Discovery, OV-103, DOD Hercules digital electronic imagery equipment

STS-53 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Department of Defense (DOD) mission Hand-held Earth-oriented Real-time...

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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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