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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: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, on April...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox
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May 30, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox

iss073e0118830 (May 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers tests imaging operations of a 3D research microscope
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Jun 5, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers tests imaging operations of a 3D research microscope

iss073e0134904 (June 5, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works inside the...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 22, 2024

NASA's DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, on April...

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NASA image: iss061e014149
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Oct 27, 2019

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iss061e014149 (Oct. 27, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir waters plant pillows where Mizuna mustard greens are...

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NASA image: GEDI EVA Tool FitChecks at GSFC
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Oct 9, 2018

GEDI EVA Tool FitChecks at GSFC

jsc2018e086457 (10/9/2018) --- A View of the GEDI payload at the EVA Tool fitcheck at Goddard Space flight Center...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
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May 9, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0025978 (May 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works in the Kibo...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox
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May 30, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox

iss073e0118821 (May 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, on April...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
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May 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0027806 (May 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Anne McClain works in the Kibo...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew
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Oct 7, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) by Expedition Five Crew

ISS005-E-16729 (7 October 2002) --- Great Salt Lake, Utah, is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 5...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Feb 1, 2004

Space Science

Labs on chips are manufactured in many shapes and sizes and can be used for numerous applications, from medical...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7792
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a water truck leads the way spraying water on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7787
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a water truck leads the way spraying water on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7802
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Nov 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a water truck leads the way spraying water on the...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff
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Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX CRS-16 Liftoff

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying...

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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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