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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: View of Kotov performing the Dykhanie Experiment in the SM
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Oct 4, 2007

View of Kotov performing the Dykhanie Experiment in the SM

ISS015-E-31815 (4 Oct. 2007) --- Cosmonaut Oleg V. Kotov, Expedition 15 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: STS-100 crewmember performs EVA during mission
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Apr 22, 2001

STS-100 crewmember performs EVA during mission

ISS002-707-057 (22 April 2001) --- 70-mm frame. STS-100 EVA crewmember Chris Hadfield in dark silhouette - shadowed...

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NASA image: Acaba performs Body Mass Measurement Activity
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Sep 28, 2017

Acaba performs Body Mass Measurement Activity

iss053e059889 (Sept. 28, 2017) --- Astronaut Joe Acaba calculates his mass inside the Columbus laboratory module...

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NASA image: X-59 Performs First Engine Run
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Oct 30, 2024

X-59 Performs First Engine Run

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits in its run stall at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in...

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NASA image: Strekalov performing maintenance on Core module control panel
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Jul 1, 1995

Strekalov performing maintenance on Core module control panel

NM18-302-025 (March-July 1995) --- Onboard Mir's base block module cosmonaut Gennadiy M. Strekalov, flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Kuipers performs Potable Water Sample Collection
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May 15, 2012

Kuipers performs Potable Water Sample Collection

ISS031-E-079015 (15 May 2012) --- European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, Expedition 31 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera
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Sep 16, 2003

Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera

ISS007-E-14987 (16 September 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Payload specialist Merbold performing experiment in Spacelab
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Nov 28, 1983

Payload specialist Merbold performing experiment in Spacelab

STS009-13-699 (28 Nov - 8 Dec 1983) --? Ulf Merbold, Spacelab 1 payload specialist, carries out one of the...

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NASA image: Diversity and Inclusion Driving High Performance Teams
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May 4, 2016

Diversity and Inclusion Driving High Performance Teams

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Deputy Center Director George Morrow speaks about our efforts to continue our...

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NASA image: MS Wisoff and Linenger perform Lioh changeout
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Jan 12, 1997

MS Wisoff and Linenger perform Lioh changeout

STS081-E-5007 (12 Jan. 1997) --- Astronauts Peter J. K. (Jeff) Wisoff (left) and Jerry M. Linenger begin early...

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NASA image: Garan performs TCS Water Loop Degassing in Columbus
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Apr 8, 2011

Garan performs TCS Water Loop Degassing in Columbus

ISS027-E-011324 (8 April 2011) --- NASA astronaut Ron Garan, Expedition 27 flight engineer, works on degassing the...

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NASA image: Usachev performs maintenance on TVIS in Zvezda module
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Apr 26, 2001

Usachev performs maintenance on TVIS in Zvezda module

ISS002-E-7015 (26 April 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, Expedition Two commander representing Rosaviakosmos,...

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NASA image: MacLean and Burbank performing second EVA spacewalk
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Sep 13, 2006

MacLean and Burbank performing second EVA spacewalk

S115-E-05781 (13 Sept. 2006) --- Astronauts Daniel C. Burbank (left) and Steven G. MacLean, representing the...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 performs tests in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jan 17, 2013

Robonaut 2 performs tests in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-031124 (17 Jan. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, Robonaut 2 is pictured...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera
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Sep 16, 2003

Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera

ISS007-E-14949 (16 September 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Pilot Brandenstein performs various procedures on flight deck
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Sep 5, 1983

Pilot Brandenstein performs various procedures on flight deck

STS008-18-481 (30 Aug-5 Sept 1983) --- Astronaut Daniel C. Brandenstein, STS-8 pilot, communicates with ground...

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NASA image: MacLean and Burbank performing second EVA spacewalk
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Sep 13, 2006

MacLean and Burbank performing second EVA spacewalk

S115-E-05784 (13 Sept. 2006) --- Astronauts Daniel C. Burbank (right) and Steven G. MacLean, representing the...

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NASA image: Dezhurov performs in-flight maintenance in Mir Core module
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Jun 28, 1995

Dezhurov performs in-flight maintenance in Mir Core module

NM18-308-037 (28 June 1995) --- Onboard Mir, cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov prepares to change batteries at a power...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance
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Feb 1, 1962

Astronaut John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance

S64-14849 (1962) --- Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr.'s balance mechanism (semi-circular-canals) is tested by running...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 performs tests in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jan 17, 2013

Robonaut 2 performs tests in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS034-E-031125 (17 Jan. 2013) --- In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, Robonaut 2 is pictured...

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NASA image: Astronaut Frank Rubio Performing a Surface Avatar Session
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Jul 24, 2023

Astronaut Frank Rubio Performing a Surface Avatar Session

iss069e036163 (July 24, 2023) -- Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio completes a Surface Avatar session in the...

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NASA image: Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera
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Sep 16, 2003

Expedition Seven Lu performs maintenance on camera

ISS007-E-14951 (16 September 2003) --- Astronaut Edward T. Lu, Expedition 7 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: STS-117 Swanson performs the PMDIS in the U.S. Laboratory
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Jun 12, 2007

STS-117 Swanson performs the PMDIS in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS015-E-11968 (12 June 2007) --- Astronaut Steven Swanson, STS-117 mission specialist, works with the Perceptual...

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NASA image: Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004
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Jan 26, 2004

Hitching a ride on NASA's B-52 mother ship, the X-43A scramjet performed a captive carry evaluation flight from Edwards Air Force Base, California, January 26, 2004

Hitching a ride on the same B-52 mother ship that once launched X-15 research aircraft in the 1960s, NASA's X-43A...

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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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