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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: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Close-up view of the Binary Colloidal Alloy Test during an experiment run aboard the Russian Mir space station. BCAT...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Sep 20, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-29867 (20 Sept. 2007) --- Bingham Canyon Mine, Utah is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 22, 1992

Around Marshall

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 28, 1992

Spacelab

The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

MSFC
NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 25, 1992

Spacelab

This is a photograph of the Spacelab module for the first United States Microgravity Laboratory (USML-1) mission,...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation taken during STS-111 UF-2.
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Jun 17, 2002

Earth Observation taken during STS-111 UF-2.

STS111-E-5451 (17 June 2002) --- Sharp air mass boundaries, such as this one photographed by astronauts on board the...

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NASA image: Stereo View of Martian Rock Target 'Funzie'
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Feb 8, 2018

Stereo View of Martian Rock Target 'Funzie'

The surface of the Martian rock target in this stereo image includes small hollows with a "swallowtail" shape...

JPL
NASA image: Crystal-Laden Martian Rock Examined by Curiosity Laser Instrument
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Jan 29, 2014

Crystal-Laden Martian Rock Examined by Curiosity Laser Instrument

As NASA Mars rover Curiosity is progressing toward Mount Sharp, researchers are using the rover RIM and ChemCam...

JPL
NASA image: Taylor E. Wang observes growth of crystals in VCGS aboard orbiter
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May 3, 1985

Taylor E. Wang observes growth of crystals in VCGS aboard orbiter

51B-14-038 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Payload specialist Taylor G. Wang manipulates a 1.5 centimeter diameter sphere...

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NASA image: PCG, Pilot Kent Rominger transfers protein crystal vials to Sacco in Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

PCG, Pilot Kent Rominger transfers protein crystal vials to Sacco in Spacelab

STS073-351-009 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger, STS-73 pilot, retrieves a protein...

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NASA image: Curiosity Explores Gediz Vallis Channel 360
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Jul 17, 2024

Curiosity Explores Gediz Vallis Channel 360

Drag your mouse or move your phone to explore this 360-degree panorama provided by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover. This...

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NASA image: STS-30 onboard view of fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 onboard view of fluids experiment apparatus (FEA) equipment

STS030-10-003 (4-8 May 1989) --- An overall scene of the onboard materials science project for STS-30. Seen is the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1440
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May 6, 2003

KSC-03pd1440

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - John Cassanto (center), with Instrumentation Technology Associates, Inc., explains the...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui displays an advanced sample processing cassette
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Jan 9, 2026

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui displays an advanced sample processing cassette

iss074e0046407 (Jan. 9, 2026) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight...

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NASA image: Space Product Development (SPD)
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Jan 12, 2003

Space Product Development (SPD)

Experiments to seek solutions for a range of biomedical issues are at the heart of several investigations that will...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC947
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Jun 28, 1997

KSC-97PC947

STS-94 Pilot Susan Leigh Still arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet in preparation for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6312
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Aug 5, 2011

KSC-2011-6312

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Fire lights up a crystal-clear blue sky on Space Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Jun 25, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) launched into history carrying crew of seven and its payload was comprised of the US...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1469
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Oct 1, 1997

KSC-97PC1469

Technicians are monitoring experiments on the United States Microgravity Payload-4 (USMP-4) in preparation for its...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 1, 1997

Microgravity

Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., mission commander, uses a Hi-8mm camcorder to videotape the Hand Held Diffusion...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3567
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May 26, 2010

KSC-2010-3567

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Back dropped by a crystal-clear blue sky, space shuttle Atlantis' belly is visible as it...

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NASA image: Astronaut Curtis Brown works with SAMS on Shuttle Atlantis middeck
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Nov 14, 1994

Astronaut Curtis Brown works with SAMS on Shuttle Atlantis middeck

STS066-14-021 (3-14 Nov 1994) --- On the Space Shuttle Atlantis' mid-deck, astronaut Curtis L. Brown, Jr., pilot,...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-14 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Apr 1, 2018

SpaceX CRS-14 What's On Board Science Briefing

Rich Boling, vice president for corporate advancement at Techshot Inc., discusses the Multi-purpose Variable-g...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc408
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Mar 11, 1997

KSC-97pc408

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Under a clear blue sky that is reflected in the water of the turn basin, the Space...

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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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