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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: Nutrition and Repository: Insertion of Urine Sample into MELFI
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Apr 18, 2009

Nutrition and Repository: Insertion of Urine Sample into MELFI

ISS019-E-010170 (18 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, performs an...

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NASA image: MELFI Urine Sample First Insertion
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Apr 11, 2009

MELFI Urine Sample First Insertion

ISS019-E-005715 (11 April 2009) --- Astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 19/20 flight engineer, performs an...

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Jun 28, 2021

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iss065e148823 (June 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur participates in...

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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach answers reporters' questions in the RLV Hangar....

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NASA image: Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space
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Jul 16, 2014

Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space

Howard Mitchell, Vice President of Program Assessments at The Aerospace Corporation, listens to opening statements...

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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pieces of Columbia debris lie in a staging area in the RLV Hangar pending engineering...

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NASA image: VEG-01 Ops
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Feb 1, 2016

VEG-01 Ops

Photographic documentation of VEG-01 flowers taken by the Expedition 46 crew. The Veg-01 investigation is used to...

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NASA image: Thirsk inserts samples into MELFI in the JPM
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Jun 7, 2009

Thirsk inserts samples into MELFI in the JPM

ISS020-E-007156 (7 June 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)
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Jun 23, 2017

Microbial Tracking-2 (MT-2)

iss052e006453 (Jun. 23, 2017) --- Microbial Tracking-2 in the Node 2 module at air sampling location number 2...

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Mar 1, 2021

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iss064e038852 (March 1, 2021) --- Amara Mustard plants are pictured growing inside the Veggie space botany research...

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NASA image: Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space
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Jul 16, 2014

Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space

Howard Mitchell, Vice President of Program Assessments at The Aerospace Corporation, delivers his opening statement...

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NASA image: Plant Progress at the PPA
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Apr 17, 2023

Plant Progress at the PPA

Shown here are moisture sensors for the Advanced Plant Imaging project at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on April 17,...

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NASA image: MARES
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Aug 1, 2017

MARES

iss052e024957 (Aug. 1, 2017) --- Astronaut Paolo Nespoli ingressed the Muscle Atrophy Research & Exercise System...

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Jul 19, 2022

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iss067e19981 (7/19/2022) --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren is seen performing Forward Osmosis Membrane operations....

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NASA image: Plant Progress at the PPA
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Apr 17, 2023

Plant Progress at the PPA

Horticulture scientist Blake Costine adjusts moisture sensors for the Advanced Plant Imaging project at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Coleman prepares to insert samples into the MELFI
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Dec 27, 2010

Coleman prepares to insert samples into the MELFI

ISS026-E-023768 (27 Dec. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman, Expedition 26 flight engineer, prepares...

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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Starfighter F-104 is airborne after taking off from the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Bill Parsons, director of Kennedy Space Center, addresses the media at the KSC Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0912
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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Starfighter F-104 banks for a turn after taking off from the KSC Shuttle Landing...

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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Bill Parsons (left), director of Kennedy Space Center, greets pilot Rick Svetkoff and...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0906
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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, pilot Rick Svetkoff (left) and co-pilot Dave...

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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, a Starfighter F-104 aircraft is being prepared...

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NASA image: NESC Technical Update Portrait of Andrew Ring
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Aug 13, 2024

NESC Technical Update Portrait of Andrew Ring

Each year, the NESC produces the NESC Technical Update, which highlights two or three individuals from each Center...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0907
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Apr 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, pilot Rick Svetkoff (left) climbs toward the...

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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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