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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: Orion Deploys Solar Arrays
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Nov 16, 2022

Orion Deploys Solar Arrays

art001e000199 (Nov. 16, 2022) – One of Orion’s four solar arrays is seen during deployment shortly after the...

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NASA image: RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch
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Jun 20, 2018

RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch

iss056e025387 (6/20/2018) --- Deployment of the NanoRacks-Remove Debris Satellite from the International Space...

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NASA image: iss068e032186
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Dec 22, 2022

iss068e032186

iss068e032186 (Dec. 22, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer and NASA spacewalker Josh Cassada prepares a...

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NASA image: Wakata in the JPM
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Nov 15, 2013

Wakata in the JPM

View of Koichi Wakata,Expedition 38 Flight Engineer (FE),in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00077
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Aug 14, 2007

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The bad boys of astronomy, black holes inspire well-deserved wariness and strange fascination. But what exactly are...

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NASA image: jsc2023e031082
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Mar 31, 2023

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jsc2023e031082 (3/31/2023) --- The Nanoracks-IRIS CubeSat is prepared for installation into its deployer. IRIS...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1570
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Oct 26, 1997

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In preparation for Space Shuttle Mission STS-87, the United States Microgravity Payload-4 undergoes final processing...

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NASA image: iss068e031766
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Dec 22, 2022

iss068e031766

iss068e031766 (Dec. 22, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer and NASA spacewalker Josh Cassada prepares a...

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NASA image: iss064e002784
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Nov 2, 2020

iss064e002784

iss064e002784 (Nov. 2, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Rubins works in Japan's Kibo...

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NASA image: iss051e050126
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May 26, 2017

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iss051e050126 (May 26, 2017) --- Three CubeSats are ejected from the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer attached to the...

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NASA image: Kibo Arm installs JAXA SEDA-AP onto the Japanese EFU during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 23, 2009

Kibo Arm installs JAXA SEDA-AP onto the Japanese EFU during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-008262 (23 July 2009) --- This is a July 23 (flight day 9) view of the robotic arm for the Japanese...

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NASA image: iss038e056422
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Feb 25, 2014

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ISS038-E-056422 (25 Feb. 2014) --- A set of NanoRacks CubeSats is photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member after...

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NASA image: iss064e030014
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Feb 8, 2021

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iss064e030014 (February 8, 2021) --- NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover work on configuration and opening...

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NASA image: Multipurpose Experiment Platform (MPEP)
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Jun 25, 2018

Multipurpose Experiment Platform (MPEP)

iss056e033126 (June 25, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Flight Engineer Serena Auñón-Chancellor installs the NanoRacks...

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NASA image: J-SSOD 4 Mission
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Sep 17, 2015

J-SSOD 4 Mission

iss045e014085 (9/17/2015) --- View of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Small Satellite S-CUBE deployed...

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NASA image: Electric Sail (E-Sail) Tether Team
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Aug 3, 2017

Electric Sail (E-Sail) Tether Team

Electric Sail (E-Sail) Tether Team Discusses 6U CubeSat Test Article and Tether Deployment System (Right to left:...

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NASA image: iss068e022682
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Nov 16, 2022

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iss068e022682 (Nov. 16, 2023) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: New set of solar arrays deployed on Hubble Space Telescope
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Dec 9, 1993

New set of solar arrays deployed on Hubble Space Telescope

STS061-99-009 (9 Dec 1993) --- Sunlight reflects off the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft windows and the shiny Hubble...

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NASA image: ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web
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Oct 1, 2006

ISS Assembly Sequence Rev H still images for use on Imagery Online, HSF web

JSC2006-E-43504 (October 2006) --- Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station after...

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NASA image: X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator
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Feb 28, 2013

X-48C Hybrid - Blended Wing Body Demonstrator

Earth and sky met as the X-48C Hybrid Wing Body aircraft flew over Edwards Air Force Base on Feb. 28, 2013, from...

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NASA image: iss068e033422
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Dec 27, 2022

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iss068e033422 (Dec. 27, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch
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Jun 20, 2018

RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Launch

iss056e025425 (6/20/2018) --- Deployment of the NanoRacks-Remove Debris Satellite from the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-90pc-0707
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Apr 25, 1990

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS-- STS-31 ONBOARD SCENE -- A medium closeup view photographed with fish-eye lens...

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NASA image: J-SSOD 10 Mission
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Oct 6, 2018

J-SSOD 10 Mission

iss057e006046 (10/6/2018) --- Documentation of two Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) CubeSats, STARS-Me and...

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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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