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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: KSC-03pd1452
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May 6, 2003

KSC-03pd1452

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Valerie Cassanto and Bob McLean talk to a reporter about experiments found during the...

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NASA image: ACE-T4 Module Configuration
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Feb 16, 2020

ACE-T4 Module Configuration

iss062e014349 (Feb. 16, 2020) --- A view of NASA astronaut Jessica Meir configuring the Light Microscopy Module...

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NASA image: Crewmember in the middeck tending the CVTE and LBNP experiments.
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Nov 1, 1992

Crewmember in the middeck tending the CVTE and LBNP experiments.

STS052-41-034 (22 Oct-1 Nov 1992) --- Astronaut William M. Shepherd, mission specialist, works with the Crystals by...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1999

Microgravity

The Equiaxed Dendritic Solidification Experiment (EDSE) is a material sciences investigation under the Formation of...

MSFC
NASA image: Cloud Hunting with Laser That Counts and Sizes Water Droplets
Video
Dec 4, 2015

Cloud Hunting with Laser That Counts and Sizes Water Droplets

The Fast Cloud Droplet Probe, or FCDP is a laser-based, profiler instrument that performs particle-size detection of...

ARC
NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman transfers the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-2
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Oct 2, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman transfers the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-2

iss073e0818454 (Oct. 2, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman transfers the...

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NASA image: Nspire Volunteer & Docent Appreciation
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Nov 1, 2019

Nspire Volunteer & Docent Appreciation

Crystal Jones, Ground and Mission Operations lead for SpaceX in the Commercial Crew Program, speaks to volunteers...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman displays the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-2
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Oct 2, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman displays the Advanced Space Experiment Processor-2

iss073e0818462 (Oct. 2, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman displays the...

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NASA image: PromISS 4 hardware set up in the MSG during Expedition 12
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Jan 19, 2006

PromISS 4 hardware set up in the MSG during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-16245 (19 Jan. 2006) --- Astronaut William S. (Bill) McArthur, Expedition 12 commander and NASA space...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc410
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Mar 11, 1997

KSC-97pc410

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia begins its rollout from the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Semiconductor cartridge
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Sep 10, 2014

Semiconductor cartridge

iss040e139205 (9/10/2014) ---Photographic documentation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the removal...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1999

Microgravity

The Equiaxed Dendritic Solidification Experiment (EDSE) is a material sciences investigation under the Formation of...

MSFC
NASA image: iss068e075598
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Mar 17, 2023

iss068e075598

iss068e075598 (3/17/2023) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity
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Oct 23, 2024

Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity

iss072e097465 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- Where space science meets art! Using a blank, white laptop display as the...

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NASA image: iss066e137033
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Feb 1, 2022

iss066e137033

iss066e137033 (Feb. 1, 2022) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias...

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NASA image: iss064e011283
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Dec 8, 2020

iss064e011283

iss064e011283 (12/8/2020) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Science Launching on SpaceX's 24th Cargo Resupply Mission to the Space Station
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Dec 7, 2021

Science Launching on SpaceX's 24th Cargo Resupply Mission to the Space Station

The 24th SpaceX cargo resupply services mission, targeted to launch in late December from NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: iss065e442804
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Oct 7, 2021

iss065e442804

iss065e442804 (Oct. 7, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) gathers fluid...

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NASA image: iss063e033724
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Jun 29, 2020

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iss063e033724 (June 28, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Flight Engineer Doug Hurley works on science...

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NASA image: iss071e462410
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Aug 9, 2024

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iss071e462410 (Aug. 9, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Mike Barratt installs a new sample...

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NASA image: iss065e442823
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Oct 7, 2021

iss065e442823

iss065e442823 (Oct. 7, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) installs a...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1449
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May 6, 2003

KSC-03pd1449

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pictured is one of the microcapsules removed from the Commercial ITA Biomedical...

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NASA image: Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity
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Oct 23, 2024

Thin Wafers of Water Ice in Microgravity

iss072e097582 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- Where space science meets art! Using a blank, white laptop display as the...

JSC
NASA image: Clouds Sailing Overhead on Mars, Unenhanced
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Aug 9, 2017

Clouds Sailing Overhead on Mars, Unenhanced

Wispy clouds float across the Martian sky in this accelerated sequence of images from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover....

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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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