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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: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman conducting research operations for a biotechnology experiment
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Oct 7, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman conducting research operations for a biotechnology experiment

iss073e0865452 (Oct. 7, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman inspects sample...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 7, 2002

Microgravity

A student assembles a Lego (TM) Challenge device designed to operate in the portable drop tower demonstrator as part...

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Feb 8, 2021

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iss064e030235 (2/8/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management (PWM) investigation aboard the International space...

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NASA image: Web Lab RNA SmartCycler Session 2 Operations
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Apr 26, 2016

Web Lab RNA SmartCycler Session 2 Operations

iss047e079342 (4/26/2016) --- A view during set up for the SmartCycler Session 2C Experiment, in the U.S....

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke sets up the Colloidal Solids research hardware
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Sep 4, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke sets up the Colloidal Solids research hardware

iss073e0606528 (Sept. 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke sets up the...

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Mar 17, 2023

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iss068e075597 (3/17/2023) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Wet Lab RNA Smartcycler Session 3 Experiment
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Apr 29, 2016

Wet Lab RNA Smartcycler Session 3 Experiment

iss047e085693 (4/29/2016) --- Photographic documentation of Wet Lab RNA Sample to be placed into SmartCycler for...

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NASA image: jsc2023e069280
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Oct 4, 2023

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jsc2023e069280 (10/4/2023) --- Steffy Tabares Ruiz and Jade Nguyen analyze behavioral data that are informative for...

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NASA image: iss064e011289
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Dec 8, 2020

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iss064e011289 (12/8/2020) --- A view of the Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #6 – Kirara mission, in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Axiom Mission 4 Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski
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Jun 26, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski

iss073e0251659 (June 26, 2025) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Axiom Mission 4 Mission Specialist...

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NASA image: iss065e048387
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May 19, 2021

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iss065e048387 (May 19, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Astronaut Takuya Onishi monitors the Japanese Experiment Module Internal Ball Camera 2
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Mar 26, 2025

Astronaut Takuya Onishi monitors the Japanese Experiment Module Internal Ball Camera 2

iss072e859364 (March 26, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expediion 72 Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1680
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Nov 19, 1997

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STS-87 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla, Ph.D., sits in her launch and entry suit in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jun 1, 2003

Space Science

NASA’s Virtual Glovebox (VGX) was developed to allow astronauts on Earth to train for complex biology research tasks...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers stows physics research hardware
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Jul 1, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers stows physics research hardware

iss073e0253842 (July 1, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers stows physics...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope
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May 9, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers processes bacteria samples for viewing inside a 3D imaging microscope

iss073e0025978 (May 9, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers works in the Kibo...

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NASA image: The Japanese Experiment Module Internal Ball Camera 2
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Mar 26, 2025

The Japanese Experiment Module Internal Ball Camera 2

iss072e859334 (March 26, 2025) --- The Japanese Experiment Module Internal Ball Camera 2 tests the automation of...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1681
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Nov 19, 1997

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STS-87 Commander Kevin Kregel sits in his launch and entry suit in the Operations and Checkout Building holding a...

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NASA image: iss068e024849_alt
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Nov 28, 2022

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iss068e024849_alt (Nov. 28, 2022) --- Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) installs the...

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NASA image: STDCE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works at the STDCE rack in USML-2 Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

STDCE, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie works at the STDCE rack in USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-103-019 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- This wide view gives an overall perspective of the working...

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NASA image: iss064e030517
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Feb 9, 2021

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iss064e030517 (2/9/2021) --- A view of the Plant Water Management (PWM) investigation aboard the International space...

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NASA image: iss047e066248
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Apr 19, 2016

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ISS047e066248 (04/19/2016) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 47 Flight Engineer Jeff Williams works with the Wet Lab...

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Jul 8, 2022

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iss067e183618_alt (July 8, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineer and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 30, 1998

Microgravity

The Electrostatic Levitator (ESL) Facility established at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) supports NASA's...

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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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