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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: Space Station Astronauts Collect Blood Samples for Science
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Dec 3, 2025

Space Station Astronauts Collect Blood Samples for Science

Drawing blood is a regular part of life aboard the International Space Station, supporting research on how the human...

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Apr 15, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-90 Mission Specialist Kathryn (Kay) Hire waves to friends and family members near...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc480
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Apr 15, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-90 Mission Specialist Dafydd (Dave) Williams, M.D., with the Canadian Space Agency...

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Apr 17, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-90 Mission Specialist Kathryn (Kay) Hire prepares for launch during suitup...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Nov 1, 1983

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronauts Owen Garriott on the body restriant system and Byron Lichtenberg prepare for a...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment
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May 26, 2021

Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment

Scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, clean equipment and prepare for shipment...

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NASA image: What Can Astronaut Spit Tell Us?
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Sep 16, 2025

What Can Astronaut Spit Tell Us?

What can astronauts’ saliva tell us about the innerworkings of the human body during spaceflight? Aboard the...

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NASA image: Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science
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Mar 25, 2022

Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is returning to Earth after living in space for 355 days, the record for the longest...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment
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May 26, 2021

Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment

Scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, clean equipment and prepare for shipment...

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NASA image: Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment
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May 26, 2021

Preparation of the Ring Sheared Drop Payload for Shipment

Scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, clean equipment and prepare for shipment...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1865
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Feb 17, 2012

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Orion / Space Launch System: NASA has selected the design of a new Space Launch System SLS that will take the...

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NASA image: Advancing Human Health: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Advancing Human Health: Space Station Benefits

Researchers from around the world use the International Space Station to address complex human health problems on...

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May 17, 2017

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iss051e044502 (5/17/2017) --- Crew members on the International Space Station completed a new session of the Genes...

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NASA image: Rodent Research Facility
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Dec 31, 2013

Rodent Research Facility

jsc2020e008566 (12/31/2013) --- Lockheed Martin engineer Robert Benzio conducts a fit check with two Rodent Research...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jonny Kim draws a blood sample from astronaut Takuya Onishi
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Jul 1, 2025

Astronaut Jonny Kim draws a blood sample from astronaut Takuya Onishi

iss073e0384171 (July 1, 2025) --- Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim (right) of NASA draws a blood sample from...

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NASA image: Rodent Research Facility
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Dec 27, 2013

Rodent Research Facility

jsc2020e008565 (12/27/2013) --- NASA’s Rodent Habitat module with both access doors open. The Rodent Research...

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NASA image: ISS NASA Social
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Feb 20, 2013

ISS NASA Social

Marshall Porterfield, Life and Physical Sciences Division Director at NASA Headquarters, talks about the human body...

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NASA image: Biomining in Space
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Aug 13, 2019

Biomining in Space

As humans plan expeditions to places such as the Moon and Mars, biomining could offer a way to obtain needed...

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May 22, 2024

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iss071e113128 (May 22, 2024) --- Expedition 71 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick works in the...

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NASA image: ESA ROALD-2 experiment in the KUBIK-3 container
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Dec 24, 2011

ESA ROALD-2 experiment in the KUBIK-3 container

iss030e033236 (12/24/2012) --- Top-open view of European Space Agency (ESA) Role of Apoptosis in Lymphocyte...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

Ever since humans first saw birds soar through the sky, they have wanted to fly. The ancient Greeks and Romans...

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Sep 19, 2019

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iss060e073417 (Sept. 19, 2019) --- NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Nick Hague are pictured inside the U.S....

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman speaks on a ham radio with the NixderStelar youth organization
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Aug 20, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman speaks on a ham radio with the NixderStelar youth organization

iss073e0511718 (Aug. 20, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman speaks on a ham...

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Apr 28, 2017

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iss051e029016 (4/28/2017) --- Crew members on the International Space Station completed a new session of the Genes...

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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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