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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: OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket arrives at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Mochii
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Oct 12, 2022

Mochii

iss068e016422 (Oct. 12, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins works with...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket arrives at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Space Symposium - JAXA Bi-lateral Meeting
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Apr 8, 2019

Space Symposium - JAXA Bi-lateral Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President, Hiroshi...

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NASA image: Hicari sample
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Jul 10, 2014

Hicari sample

iss040e054521 (7/10/2014) --- A photo of Hicari sample cartridge 2 from the Gradient Heating Furnace (GHF) removed...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1631
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Nov 12, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Service Facility, the Stardust spacecraft sits wrapped in plastic covering. Built by...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Whitson during VEG-03 Harvesting and Cleaning
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Feb 17, 2017

Whitson during VEG-03 Harvesting and Cleaning

iss050e050335 (2/17/2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson during harvesting and cleaning of VEG-03, in the Node 2....

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1836
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Dec 2, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers adjust a science panel they are installing on the spacecraft...

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NASA image: VEG-03 Consmption Harvest no. 1
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Mar 11, 2018

VEG-03 Consmption Harvest no. 1

iss055e001536 (March 8, 2018) --- Expedition 55 Commander Anton Shkaplerov eats a piece of lettuce harvested as part...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke shows off the Voyager Flytrap technology demonstration
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Sep 29, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke shows off the Voyager Flytrap technology demonstration

iss073e0815288 (Sept. 29, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke shows off the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Suni Williams displays production packs containing geneticallly engineered yeast
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Feb 11, 2025

Astronaut Suni Williams displays production packs containing geneticallly engineered yeast

iss072e616432 (Feb. 11, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Commander Suni Williams displays production packs...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket arrives at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: iss061e113336
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Jan 2, 2020

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iss061e113336 (Jan. 2, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 61 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir inserts Techshot...

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NASA image: B Complex Postflight Imagery
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Jul 26, 2024

B Complex Postflight Imagery

jsc2024e050837 (7/26/2024) --- Frozen blood samples collected aboard the International Space Station after return to...

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NASA image: VEG-03 Consumption Harvest no. 1
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Mar 8, 2018

VEG-03 Consumption Harvest no. 1

iss055e001193 (March 8, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Scott Tingle eats a piece of lettuce harvested as part of the...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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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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