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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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Sep 20, 2021

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iss065e389375 (9/20/2021) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough poses with the Astrobee robotic free-flyers in support...

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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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NASA image: iss065e389379
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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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NASA image: iss065e389383
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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: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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Jan 9, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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May 20, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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May 17, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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Jan 9, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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Jan 9, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: 1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)
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May 20, 2013

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV)

1.2 meter Multi-Mission Earth Entry Vehicle (MMEEV): Tethered and free flying test in 20 foot Vertical Spin Tunnel

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NASA image: RME 1323 and DTO 671 during second EVA of STS-87
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Dec 3, 1997

RME 1323 and DTO 671 during second EVA of STS-87

STS087-752-034 (19 November - 5 December 1997) --- This out-the-window view shows the Autonomous Extravehicular...

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NASA image: RME 1323 and DTO 671 during second EVA of STS-87
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Dec 3, 1997

RME 1323 and DTO 671 during second EVA of STS-87

STS087-752-035 (19 November – 5 December 1997) --- This out-the-window view shows the Autonomous...

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NASA image: Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss071e418235 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex...

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NASA image: iss060e007161
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Jul 12, 2019

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iss060e007161 (July 12, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch of NASA works inside Japan's Kibo...

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NASA image: iss065e444043
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Oct 8, 2021

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iss065e444043 (Oct. 8, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur poses with 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: Cygnus approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus approaches the International Space Station

iss071e416716 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, carrying 8,200 pounds of science and...

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NASA image: Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Aug 6, 2024

Cygnus in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss071e417237 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo craft, with its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex...

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NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics Session
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Sep 4, 2013

SPHERES Zero Robotics Session

ISS036-E-039697 (4 Sept. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics Session
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Aug 13, 2013

SPHERES Zero Robotics Session

ISS036-E-032180 (13 Aug. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Chris...

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NASA image: iss069e011345
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May 16, 2023

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iss069e011345 (May 16, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Aug 8, 2013

SPHERES

Astronaut Karen Nyberg, Expedition 36 flight engineer, conducts a session with the bowling-ball-sized free-flying...

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NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics Session
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Aug 13, 2013

SPHERES Zero Robotics Session

ISS036-E-032138 (13 Aug. 2013) --- In the International Space Station?s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Chris...

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NASA image: SPHERES Zero Robotics Session
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Sep 4, 2013

SPHERES Zero Robotics Session

ISS036-E-039743 (4 Sept. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, European Space Agency...

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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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