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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: Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)
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May 20, 1996

Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)

S77-E-5033 (20 May 1996) --- Following its deployment from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Spartan 207/Inflatable...

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NASA image: Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)
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May 20, 1996

Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE)

S77-E-5027 (20 May 1996)--- Following its deployment from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the Spartan 207/Inflatable...

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NASA image: Jody singer addresses the July, 2017 Shared Experiences Forum
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Jul 20, 2017

Jody singer addresses the July, 2017 Shared Experiences Forum

Marshall Deputy Director Jody Singer shares career experiences and lessons learned during the July 20 Shared...

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NASA image: True2U Out of School Experience
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Apr 18, 2019

True2U Out of School Experience

True2U Out of School Experience

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NASA image: Dr. Dale Thomas presents at the Shared Experiences Forum
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May 18, 2017

Dr. Dale Thomas presents at the Shared Experiences Forum

Dale Thomas, retired associate director, technical, of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center presents during the May...

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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: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

Errol Korn, seated left, deploys a dropsonde experiment over the Gulf of Mexico during a flight aboard the NASA DC-8...

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NASA image: Solid Surface Combustion Experiment
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Sep 12, 1994

Solid Surface Combustion Experiment

STS064-10-011 (12 Sept. 1994) --- The Solid Surface Combustion Experiment (SSCE), designed to supply information on...

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NASA image: Officials welcome the arrival of the Japanese Experiment Module
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Apr 17, 2007

Officials welcome the arrival of the Japanese Experiment Module

In the Space Station Processing Facility, NASA and Japanese Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) officials...

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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: CFE-2 Experiment Run
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Nov 11, 2013

CFE-2 Experiment Run

View of Flight Engineer (FE) Mike Hopkins initiating a CFE-2 (Capillary Flow Experiment - 2) Interior Corner Flow -...

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NASA image: CFE-2 Experiment Run
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Nov 21, 2013

CFE-2 Experiment Run

View of Flight Engineer (FE) Koichi Wakata posing for a photo during a CFE-2 (Capillary Flow Experiment - 2)...

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NASA image: M-TeX and MIST Experiments Launched from Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

M-TeX and MIST Experiments Launched from Alaska

Caption: Composite shot of all four rockets for the M-TeX and MIST experiments is made up of 30 second exposures....

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NASA image: Air and Pepper Oil Experiment
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Feb 10, 2013

Air and Pepper Oil Experiment

View of air and pepper oil experiment suspended in a water blob. Photo was taken during Expedition 34.

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NASA image: Air and Pepper Oil Experiment
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Feb 10, 2013

Air and Pepper Oil Experiment

View of air and pepper oil experiment suspended in a water blob. Photo was taken during Expedition 34.

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NASA image: Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME)
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Feb 15, 2023

Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME)

Professor Peter B. Sunderland talks Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME) Flame Design Experiment...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Dec 8, 2017

GRIP Experiment 2010

Errol Korn, lower left, explains the dropsonde experiment to Janel Thomas, a University of Maryland Baltimore County...

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NASA image:  Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware
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Jun 4, 2019

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware. Project personnel perform engineering checks on the Fluid...

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NASA image:  Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware
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Jun 4, 2019

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware

Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE) hardware. Project personnel perform engineering checks on the Fluid...

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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: Advanced Plant Experiment, APEX-4
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Mar 10, 2017

Advanced Plant Experiment, APEX-4

Advanced Plant Experiment, APEX-4, support in the Telescience Support Center at NASA Glenn. APEX-4 continues a...

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NASA image: Candle Flames in Microgravity Experiment
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Jul 9, 1992

Candle Flames in Microgravity Experiment

Closeup view inside glovebox showing a candle flame. The Candle Flames in Microgravity experiment is carried onboard...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 14, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

The NASA DC-8 airplane sits on the tarmac, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Fort...

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NASA image: W/V-Band Terrestrial Link Experiment (WTLE)
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Jan 20, 2016

W/V-Band Terrestrial Link Experiment (WTLE)

NASA Glenn researchers Jacki Houts, James Nessel and Michael Zemba perform a final inspection of the W/V-Band...

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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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