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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: BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment
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May 2, 2009

BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment

ISS019-E-013399 (2 May 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, uses Neurospat...

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NASA image: BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment
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Apr 9, 2009

BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment

ISS019-E-005706 (9 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, uses Neurospat...

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NASA image: BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment
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Oct 5, 2009

BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment

ISS020-E-045307 (5 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, Expedition 21 flight engineer, uses Neurospat...

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NASA image: Space Algae Experiment Install
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Jul 23, 2018

Space Algae Experiment Install

iss056e098238 (July 23, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) checks a culture bag for...

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NASA image: STS-54 toys in space experiment
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 toys in space experiment

S93-25647 (6 Jan 1993) --- Part of the educational activities onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour for STS-54 will...

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NASA image: Amazon Fires Seen by NASA's ECOSTRESS
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Aug 28, 2019

Amazon Fires Seen by NASA's ECOSTRESS

NASA's Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) captured new imagery of fires...

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NASA image: Soft Matter Experiment Using the Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 17, 2023

Soft Matter Experiment Using the Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)

Professor Paul Chaikin, Professor Stefano Sacanna, and Theodore Huckel from New York University discuss the Soft...

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NASA image: View of CBEF Space Seed Experiment Hardware
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Oct 13, 2009

View of CBEF Space Seed Experiment Hardware

ISS021-E-006256 (13 Oct. 2009) --- A close-up view of the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) SPACE SEED...

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NASA image: View of CBEF Space Seed Experiment Hardware
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Oct 13, 2009

View of CBEF Space Seed Experiment Hardware

ISS021-E-006274 (13 Oct. 2009) --- A close-up view of the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) SPACE SEED...

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NASA image: Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments, ACME chamber insert
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Jun 22, 2016

Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments, ACME chamber insert

NASA Glenn engineer Christopher Mroczka inspects the gas-jet burner within the Advanced Combustion via Microgravity...

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NASA image: Opening of the NASA Experience Exhibit at Chabot Space and Scien
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Nov 12, 2021

Opening of the NASA Experience Exhibit at Chabot Space and Scien

Astronaut Mike Hopkins talks to students during the NASA Experience opening ceremony at the Chabot Space and Science...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Aug 28, 1967

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC) director, Dr. Wernher von Braun (right), inspects a component of a laser...

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NASA image: Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti photographs samples for a space physics experiment
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Aug 10, 2022

Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti photographs samples for a space physics experiment

iss067e253397 (Dec. 2, 2024) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Samantha...

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NASA image: BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment run
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Sep 26, 2009

BISE (Bodies in the Space Environment) experiment run

ISS020-E-042187 (26 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20 flight engineer, uses Neurospat...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jun 2, 1972

Skylab

Kirk M. Sherhart, high school student from Berkley, Michigan, discussed a his proposed Skylab experiment with Dr....

MSFC
NASA image: NASA's ECOSTRESS Images California Wildfires From Space
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Oct 2, 2020

NASA's ECOSTRESS Images California Wildfires From Space

Throughout the month of September 2020, NASA's ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station...

JPL
NASA image: Mental Representation of Spatial Cues During Space Flight (3D-Space) experiment
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Apr 30, 2009

Mental Representation of Spatial Cues During Space Flight (3D-Space) experiment

ISS019-E-012429 (30 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Mental Representation of Spatial Cues During Space Flight (3D-Space) experiment
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Apr 30, 2009

Mental Representation of Spatial Cues During Space Flight (3D-Space) experiment

ISS019-E-012428 (30 April 2009) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, Expedition...

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NASA image: Veg-03D Experiment Onboard the International Space Station
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Oct 17, 2017

Veg-03D Experiment Onboard the International Space Station

Veg-03D Experiment Onboard the International Space Station. First time three different plant varieties are being...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Aug 18, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester works with the the Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) during...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Aug 17, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

Backdropped by a sunrise, the newly installed Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) is visible on...

MSFC
NASA image: FE-2 Nicole Stott works on the CBEF Space Seed Experiment
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Oct 13, 2009

FE-2 Nicole Stott works on the CBEF Space Seed Experiment

ISS021-E-006261 (13 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 21 flight engineer, works with the Cell...

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NASA image: FE-2 Nicole Stott works on the CBEF Space Seed Experiment
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Oct 13, 2009

FE-2 Nicole Stott works on the CBEF Space Seed Experiment

ISS021-E-006267 (13 Oct. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 21 flight engineer, works with the Cell...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 2, 1972

Skylab

Vincent W. Converse, high school student from Rockford, Illinois, discussed a mass measurement device he proposed...

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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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