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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: Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Robo-Pro Challenge)
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Sep 20, 2021

Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Robo-Pro Challenge)

NASA astronaut Megan McArthur poses with the Astrobee robotic free-flyers in support of the Kibo Robot Programming...

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Sep 20, 2021

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iss065e389379 (9/20/2021) --- A view of the Astrobee robotic free-flyers in support of the Kibo Robot Programming...

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Sep 20, 2021

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iss065e389383 (9/20/2021) --- NASA astronaut Megan McArthur poses with the Astrobee robotic free-flyers in support...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams takes a selfie portrait
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Jan 3, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams takes a selfie portrait

iss072e423916 (Jan. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams takes a selfie portrait...

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May 31, 2024

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iss071e154431 (May 31, 2024) --- Expedition 71 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps observes an Astrobee...

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NASA image: iss065e277667
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Aug 19, 2021

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iss065e277667 (Aug. 19, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur is monitoring an...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay

S77-E-5053 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in a low-hover mode above its berth in the Space...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay

S77-E-5052 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in a low-hover mode above its berth in the Space...

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NASA image: AstroBee
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May 23, 2019

AstroBee

iss059e072518 (5/23/2019) --- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is photographed working with...

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Apr 30, 2019

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iss059e038119 (4/30/2019) --- A view of the free-flying Astrobee cube named Bumble and the docking station onboard...

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May 23, 2019

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iss059e072476 (5/23/2019) --- A view of the free-flying Astrobee cube named Bumble and the docking station onboard...

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Mar 20, 2024

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iss070e123850 (March 20, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Mike Barratt shows off an...

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NASA image: OAST-Flyer deploy
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Jan 14, 1996

OAST-Flyer deploy

STS072-726-051 (15 Jan. 1996) --- The Office of Aeronautics and Space Technology (OAST) Flyer satellite begins its...

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Jun 24, 2022

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iss067e149715 (June 24, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Bob Hines monitors an Astrobee...

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NASA image: iss066e087003
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Dec 4, 2021

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iss066e087003 (Dec. 4, 2021) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias...

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NASA image: iss065e454762
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Oct 8, 2021

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iss065e454762 (Oct. 8, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur photographs an...

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NASA image: iss066e103488
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Jan 3, 2022

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iss066e103488 (Jan. 3, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Kayla Barron sets up an AstroBee...

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NASA image: Astrobatics Operations
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Jul 16, 2021

Astrobatics Operations

iss065e167830 (July 16, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: iss065e299319
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Aug 19, 2021

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iss065e299319 (Aug. 19, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur sets up an...

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NASA image: Astrobee Docking Station
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Feb 15, 2019

Astrobee Docking Station

iss058e013773 (2/15/2019) --- A view of the Astrobee docking station onboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: View of the SPARTAN satellite during its release into orbit
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May 20, 1996

View of the SPARTAN satellite during its release into orbit

STS077-711-039 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free flyer is held in a hover mode above its berth (out of frame)...

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NASA image: View of the SPARTAN satellite during its release into orbit
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May 20, 1996

View of the SPARTAN satellite during its release into orbit

STS077-711-054 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free flyer is held in the grasp of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: iss065e162209
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Jul 7, 2021

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iss065e162209 (July 7, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur observes the...

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NASA image: Various views of the SPARTAN 201-5 deployment
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Nov 1, 1998

Various views of the SPARTAN 201-5 deployment

STS095-E-5082 (1 Nov. 1998) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, Spartan 201-05 leaves the cargo bay of...

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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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