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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: Marangoni Inside (MI) Removal
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Jul 23, 2013

Marangoni Inside (MI) Removal

ISS036-E-023061 (23 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, works to remove the...

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NASA image: Preparing to Pin the Mole
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Oct 3, 2019

Preparing to Pin the Mole

NASA InSight's robotic arm will use its scoop to pin the spacecraft's heat probe, or "mole," against the wall of its...

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NASA image: 1000424
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Mar 16, 2010

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L TO R: DR. FRANCIS CHIARAMONTE, PROGRAM EXECUTIVE FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES, ISS RESEARCH PROJECT, NASA HEADQUARTERS;...

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Nov 12, 2023

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iss070e022606 (Nov. 12, 2023) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 70 Commander Andreas Mogensen...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gordon Cooper receives preflight medical exam for Gemini 5 flight
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Aug 17, 1965

Astronaut Gordon Cooper receives preflight medical exam for Gemini 5 flight

S65-28710 (17 Aug. 1965) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., command pilot for the Gemini-5 spaceflight, has his...

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NASA image: iss070e085869
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Feb 2, 2024

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iss070e085869 (Feb. 2, 2024) --- Expedition 70 Flight Engineers (from left) Loral O'Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli are...

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NASA image: Thirsk with FPEF MS hardware in Kibo
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Oct 7, 2009

Thirsk with FPEF MS hardware in Kibo

ISS020-E-048792 (7 Oct. 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20/21 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI
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May 21, 2021

PRO Imagery Submittal - SALI

jsc2021e037286 (5/21/2021) --- A preflight view of the SALI incubator. The Space Automated Lab Incubator (SALI)...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jessica Watkins at Howard University
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Mar 31, 2023

Astronaut Jessica Watkins at Howard University

Howard University Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Dr. Quinton Williams, introduces...

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NASA image: SUBSA
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May 5, 2021

SUBSA

iss065e020575 (May 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough sets up the U.S....

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NASA image: Astronaut Jessica Watkins at Howard University
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Mar 31, 2023

Astronaut Jessica Watkins at Howard University

Howard University Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Dr. Quinton Williams gives NASA...

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NASA image: iss065e163214
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Jul 9, 2021

iss065e163214

iss065e163214 (June 9, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: BioServe Centrifuge
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Aug 13, 2021

BioServe Centrifuge

jsc2022e031231 (8/13/2021) --- A preflight closeup view of the BioServe Centrifuge’s user interface. The BioServe...

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NASA image: iss068e006271
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Oct 1, 2022

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iss068e006271 (Oct. 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins has fun with fluid...

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NASA image: ARC-1965-A-33996
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Feb 17, 1965

ARC-1965-A-33996

30 calibabor Vertical Gun Range in horizontal loading position. Dr. William Quaide and Donald Gault of Ames...

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NASA image: Fiber Optic Production (FOP) 3
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Mar 6, 2019

Fiber Optic Production (FOP) 3

jsc2019e048245 (3/6/2019) — Preflight imagery of the Fiber Optic Production hardware. Physical Optics Corporation’s...

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NASA image: Cassidy in JEM
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Jul 24, 2013

Cassidy in JEM

ISS036-E-025487 (24 July 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: iss068e029599
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Dec 14, 2022

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iss068e029599 (Dec. 14, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Nicole Mann exchanges samples...

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NASA image: iss069e061597
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Aug 17, 2023

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iss069e061597 (Aug. 17, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen works in the...

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NASA image: iss068e006386
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Oct 1, 2022

iss068e006386

iss068e006386 (Oct. 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio has fun with fluid...

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NASA image: iss064e033239
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Feb 16, 2021

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iss064e033239 (Feb. 16, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Victor Glover poses for a...

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NASA image: iss071e580240
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Aug 29, 2024

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iss071e580240 (AUg. 29, 2024) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 71 Commander Oleg Kononenko swaps sample...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Thomas Magner, Manager, Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), speaks during a session titled, “Europa Clipper: Making a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2760
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Jun 14, 2013

KSC-2013-2760

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a fitness trail is under construction in the Launch...

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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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