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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: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148257 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148273 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Co-founders of Overwatch Aero Chase Pietenpol, at the Ground Control Station (GCS) monitoring the flight of the...

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NASA image: Head Shot of Robonaut 2
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Apr 9, 2013

Head Shot of Robonaut 2

ISS035-E-016453 (9 April 2013) --- R-2 is busy in U.S. lab Destiny aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 Arm and Fingers Testing
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May 1, 2012

Robonaut 2 Arm and Fingers Testing

ISS031-E-031704 (1 May 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot uses a task board...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot measures the air velocity in the U.S. Laboratory
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot measures the air velocity in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-142876 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148260 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

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NASA image: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

Co-founders of Overwatch Aero Chase Pietenpol, left, and Jordan Hahn at the Ground Control Station (GCS) monitoring...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 in the US Lab
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Apr 9, 2013

Robonaut 2 in the US Lab

ISS035-E-016453 (9 April 2013) --- R-2 is busy in U.S. lab Destiny aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity
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Mar 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 Humanoid Robot holds instrument to measure air velocity

ISS030-E-148268 (14 March 2012) --- Controlled by teams on the ground, Robonaut 2 humanoid robot holds an instrument...

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NASA image: iss047e152844
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Jun 14, 2016

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ISS047e152844 (06/14/2016) --- Expedition 47 robotic arm operator astronaut Tim Kopra of NASA commanded the...

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NASA image: iss047e152988
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Jun 14, 2016

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ISS047e152988 (06/14/2016) --- Cygnus Spacecraft on its way back to Earth. Expedition 47 robotic arm operator NASA...

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NASA image: View of Thruster exhaust plume deflectors and Kromka experiment on the SM during Expedition Six
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Apr 4, 2003

View of Thruster exhaust plume deflectors and Kromka experiment on the SM during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-42571 (4 April 2003) --- This view features a reboost of the International Space Station (ISS) in action....

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NASA image: iss050e037304
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Jan 31, 2017

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iss050e037304 (01/31/2017) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas Pesquet works with controls for the...

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NASA image: iss065m262101730_Expedition_65_International_Space_Station_Update-210729
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Jul 29, 2021

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Space Station Stable After Earlier Unplanned MLM Thruster Firing Following the docking of the Multipurpose...

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NASA image: iss068e021452
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Nov 9, 2022

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iss068e021452 (Nov. 9, 2022) --- The Northrop Grumman Cygnus space freighter is pictured in the grip of the...

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NASA image: Commander Kevin Chilton and Pilot Richard Searfoss in forward flight deck
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Mar 23, 1996

Commander Kevin Chilton and Pilot Richard Searfoss in forward flight deck

S76-E-5138 (24 March 1996) --- Astronauts Kevin P. Chilton (left) and Richard A. Searfoss man the commander and...

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NASA image: iss051e042749
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May 15, 2017

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iss051e042749 (5/15/2017) -- NASA astronaut Jack Fischer loads the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer in to an airlock in...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 21, 1998

Microgravity

The Glenn Research Center (GRC) Telescience Support Center (TSC) is a NASA telescience ground facility that provides...

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NASA image: STS-116/ISS 12A.1 flight controllers on console during EVA #4
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Dec 18, 2006

STS-116/ISS 12A.1 flight controllers on console during EVA #4

JSC2006-E-54436 (18 Dec. 2006) --- ISS lead flight director John Curry (right) and astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, at...

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NASA image: Reilly uses communication equipment in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Atlantis during Joint Operations
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Jun 17, 2007

Reilly uses communication equipment in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Atlantis during Joint Operations

S117-E-07719 (17 June 2007) --- On the flight deck of Space Shuttle Atlantis, astronaut Jim Reilly, STS-117 mission...

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NASA image: Nespoli works on HTV HCP in the JPM
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Jan 11, 2011

Nespoli works on HTV HCP in the JPM

ISS026-E-016954 (11 Jan. 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: iss068e017203
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Oct 13, 2022

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iss068e017203 (Oct. 13, 2022) --- Six Expedition 68 crew members gather in the U.S. Destiny laboratory module and...

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NASA image: iss065e167804
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Jul 16, 2021

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iss065e167804 (July 27, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration 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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