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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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Jan 6, 2022

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iss066e108292 (Jan. 6, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei conducts operations...

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Dec 27, 2021

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iss066e096821 (Dec. 27, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron sets up the Plant...

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Jan 11, 2022

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iss066e110821 (Jan. 11, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei performs research...

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Jan 26, 2022

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iss066e127275 (Jan. 26, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari works inside the Life...

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Feb 10, 2022

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iss066e140558 (Feb. 10, 2022) --- NASA's Expedition 66 Flight Engineers Kayla Barron and Raja Chari harvest cotton...

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NASA image: Aquapad Sampling
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Nov 22, 2016

Aquapad Sampling

iss050e011332 (11/22/2016) --- A view of the Aquapad Sampling kit in a blue cargo transfer bag (CTB). Aquapad aims...

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NASA image: BASS Hardware Setup
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Jan 27, 2016

BASS Hardware Setup

ISS046e025945 (01/27/2016) --- NASA astronaut Tim Kopra sets up hardware for the Burning and Suppression of Solids –...

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Feb 26, 2022

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iss066e153087 (Fab. 29, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron works inside the...

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NASA image: MS Peterson eats while reviewing procedures with Commander Weitz on middeck
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Apr 9, 1983

MS Peterson eats while reviewing procedures with Commander Weitz on middeck

STS006-06-456 (4-9 April 1983) --- Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, STS-6 commander, points out an item in the crew activity...

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NASA image: iss066e153063
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Feb 26, 2022

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iss066e153063 (Fab. 29, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron works inside the...

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NASA image: DSO 484C, Robinson spits into a sample container
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Aug 29, 1997

DSO 484C, Robinson spits into a sample container

STS085-338-016 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- On the Space Shuttle Discovery's flight deck, astronaut Stephen K. Robinson...

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Feb 26, 2022

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iss066e153069 (Fab. 29, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron works inside the...

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NASA image: Turks and Caicos Earth Observations during Expedition 69
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Jun 23, 2023

Turks and Caicos Earth Observations during Expedition 69

iss069e025034 (June 23, 2023) -- While only eight are inhabited, the Turks and Caicos are home to 40 different...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission
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Aug 12, 2016

Earth observations taken during STS-83 mission

STS083-747-052 (4-8 April 1997) --- Sunglint on the Indus River, Sukkar, and Rohri, Pakistan. Sukkar city (27.42...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia during STS-87 mission
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Nov 26, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia during STS-87 mission

STS087-717-088 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- Featured in this view are Sudan’s agricultural...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 26, 2001

Microgravity

The first NASA Dropping In a Microgravity Environment (DIME) student competition pilot project came to a conclusion...

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NASA image: Expedition 67 - NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Talks with Media Following Mission - May 11, 2022
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May 11, 2022

Expedition 67 - NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Talks with Media Following Mission - May 11, 2022

NASA astronauts Kayla Barron, Raja Chari and Tom Marshburn, as well as ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Sep 30, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-005504 (30 Sept. 2010) --- Syr Dar’ya River floodplain in Kazakhstan, central Asia is featured in this...

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NASA image: Sahara Desert, Sudan, Northeast Africa as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

Sahara Desert, Sudan, Northeast Africa as seen from STS-62

STS062-151-182Z (4-18 March 1994) --- This east-looking view shows most of the east-west extent of the country of...

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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like discarded piles of foam or cotton, billows of smoke and steam surround...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS
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Aug 17, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS

ISS005-E-9984 (17 August 2002) --- This digital still photograph, taken from the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: Pride of the West — and Mars
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Apr 6, 2021

Pride of the West — and Mars

This 0.5-inch x 0.5-inch (1.3 x 1.3 centimeter) square of unbleached muslin material from the Wright brothers' first...

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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Deputy Director Lori Garver, left, participates in an event marking the arrival of...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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May 12, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-07874 (12 May 2007) --- A major dust storm (center right) along the east side of the Aral Sea, Kazakhstan,...

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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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